Mark Shasha

Who is Mark Shasha?

Mark Shasha is an American artist. He is also an author, illustrator and educator. His subjects are often familiar and are usually inspired by the textures and light found along the New England coast where he lives and works.

Shasha studied art at Rhode Island School of Design where he received his B.F.A in 1983. His artwork has been seen in museums, galleries and dozens of publications for three decades. His paintings have appeared in more than 50 notable exhibitions from Hollywood, California to the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in Connecticut and the Society of Illustrators in New York City.

Shasha's work has received acclaim; "Captivating", "Alluring and dreamy", "Beautiful and strongly atmospheric", "Dazzling, beautiful". But some of his early published pastel work has been criticized as "airy" and "static".

His art is found in public and private collections worldwide and his children's books have been read by millions.