The Passing of Secrets

The Passing of Secrets

Above is my latest work entitled, "The Passing of Secrets." All religions share common truths which trandsend dogma and have survived the ages.  These secrets are passed and never forgotten. 

The Passing of Hippopotami

The Passing of the Hippopotoami 

nathan mark phillips

The idea of a flying hippopotomus has been floating in my mind for a while and my latestest work is the result.  I had such fun working on this during Thanksgiving holidays. I hope you enjoy it as well.    

Memories of New Orleans

Memories of New Orleans

New Orleans is on of America's greatest cities.  The city's recovery after Hurricane Katrina is a testimant to its endurance over tremendous obsticals.  My most recent work above was inspired by a friend who not only frequents the city for relaxation and fun  but has a love for the Big Easy.  Images are from public domain and stock photography

Aliens Among Us

Aliens Among Us #1

The above is one of three from my series: "Aliens Among Us."  The base of each work consists of an image captured by my grandfather and  each "alien" has in common the wings of a dragonfly.  In addition, moth wings are used in two of othe works.  

We all encounter "aliens" each day: that is anyone who does not fit in or society believes is an outsider (that is, an alien).  For most of us artistic ones, we identify more closely with the aliens.

You may see all three works by clicking here.

If you have any questions or want to purchase any of my works, please feel free to contact me.

nathan mark

Southern Gothic, My Works

October 15, 2013

October 15, 2013

Today is the launch of New Lit Salon Press', "Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South."  The above picture is a copy of the printed version, which is available through Blurb, and you should be able to download it from IBooks and Google Play (Kindle and Nook should be available soon). 

My works that were created for each of the stories and poems for this publication are now posted on my website and you may see them by clicking here or on the image above.  If you want to purchase a print, I offer two different ways of doing so (click here to see).   

Congratulations to Jourdan M. Scoggins and Brian Centrone: you have created a truly wonderful publication!

nathan mark

 

Nike, Descending Stairs

Nike, descending stairs

Above is my latest work, entitled, "Nike, Descending Stairs."  The background of this work includes multiple shots that I recently took of a stairwell from an old building in North Carolina.  The textures in the image are from an aged wall that had layers of paint showing through that I photographed on the same trip.  The body is a statue of Nike with a new stock photography head.  Graphical elements are from an old mechanical reference book.  Blended into the image is a famous Muybridge photograph of an athlete "ascending stairs."  I included this because, for me, it makes a connection to our contemporary, iconic, Nike. 

NLSP Southern Gothic, Print Version

Today, New Lit Salon Press shared the link for those who want to purchase a print version of their wonderful, "Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South" before the October 15th release date.   Below is a video of Jordan Scoggins, the creative director for NLSP, unwrapping the first print version of the work.   

You may purchase a copy of this book via Blurb at the link below: 

http://www.blurb.com/b/4634971-southern-gothic

nathan mark

 

Here at NLSP we love receiving books. Nothing is more exciting than opening up a brown box and connecting with the work inside. In fact, we love the printed page so much we have once again teamed up with bd-studios.com to create a special luxe edition of Southern Gothic.

John Singer Sargent

maybe the best dog ever? 

We spent the day in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC.  One of the many highlights (too many to mention) included this wonderful puppy, named after John Singer Sargent and you can find him if you visit S'zanne Reynolds' studio.  This wonderful one is a Cardigan Welsh Gorgi.  We also had a most wonderful at Barbara Fisher's studio.  Asheville is a magnet for many wonderful artist in  Western North Carolina and these two are just a sample.  Highly recommend a visit.

Wanting to Fly

wanting to fly

"Wanting to fly" is composed of NASA images, stock photography, diagrams from old math books and birds in flight, the latter which I photographed yesterday.   Those of us who grew up watching the Apollo program in the 1960's, today appreciate the impact it had on our own childhood dreams of flight and space exploration.

Birth Mother

birth mother

My latest work is entitled, "Birth Mother."  it is composed of stock photography and NASA images and pays respect to the creative powers of  women. 

Drowning Man

drowning man

Above is my latest work entitled, "drowning man."  It is composed of an artist's sketch, stock photography with Photoshop. 

Mothman Dreams

mothman dreams

I've spent this past  summer on my artwork for the upcoming, "Southern Gothic: New Voices from the South" from  New Lit Salon Press.  For me it was an invaluable experience working with NLSP and I think the book will be something that those who enjoy the  interplay of visual and written art will want to purchase and enjoy.  The publication is scheduled for a mid October release and I will certainly post here when it is availble.

The above is my latest work entitled,  "Mothman Dreams,"  based on the West Virginia  myth of the mothman. 

 

Copyright? Not Always Justified...

The King family "owns" the greatest speech in the 20th Century of American history.  This gem, this treasure of American history should not be copyrighted: it is just not right.  Period.