Mark Eanes

My interest is to pay close attention, to glimpse – and then give expression to certain feelings and observations. In recent years I have turned to photography in order to exercise and strengthen another muscle for seeing. My current work reflects a keen interest in the surface history of the ancient walls, portals and alleyways I witnessed while recently traveling to Napoli, Italy and Palermo, Sicily.

My working process consists of many layers…time and material.
In the studio I move from knowing to not knowing.
From reckless abandon to careful consideration.
The act is never tedious or boring,
for I feel as though I am always betting the house on the final outcome.

My favorite moment is when the conversation is over,
that can take days, weeks, even months.
The moment of conclusion is to know there is nothing more to be done – that everything I could possibly say
has been said, and at last I can step away
and think to myself, this works.
The act of painting is the act of discovery.

It is adventurous.
It is arduous.
Ultimately the joy is in the doing.
The making of the thing.

The work itself.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My strength as a teacher is my communicative skill and a strong sense of compassion and understanding. I create an environment of mutual trust and respect by working alongside the students, with anecdotes, personal stories and a healthy dose of humor. My interest extends beyond simply imparting technical information. My goal is to awaken the ‘questioning eye’ within each student, such that they learn the distinction between looking and seeing.