Mark Battista is a painter and fine art photographer specializing in portrait and still life photography. He graduated from Paier College of Art with a B.F.A. and an M.S. in art education from S.C.S.U. He recently retired from teaching art after 35 years.

He is a sought-after speaker who has presented across the US and abroad bringing insight and inspiration to painters and photographers.

Mark’s artwork and photography has been internationally recognized and has won awards from organizations such as the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC, the New York Center For Photographic Arts, the American Artists Professional League and the CT Watercolor Society. He recently won the Grand Prize and Second Place in an international exhibit through nyc4pa. He is represented by the Salmagundi Club in NYC. 

Mark recently published two eBooks titled “The Art of Still Life Photography” and “Composition: Shooting With Intent” which fosters the creation of images with impact and meaning.

Feel free to visit his website at www.markbattista.com for more information.