Highland Song Birthday Card

"Highland Song" by Mark Keathley

Growing up on a family farm in East Texas had a strong effect on Mark Keathley's artistic development. As he explored the open country, the beauty of the landscape and its creatures continually delighted him.

From a young age, he was taken with a desire to somehow capture this beauty in a way that would be more tangible than fond memories alone. Upon discovering a box of oil paints and brushes in the attic, a spark of interest was kindled. Since then, Mark has painted nearly every day of his life. At the age of 20 he spent a year performing Christian mission work in Africa, where he made his first sales of artwork. Returning home with the determination to make a career as a professional artist, he worked his way up from manning a booth at arts and crafts fairs to juried exhibitions and one man shows. Through it all, Mark has maintained a deep appreciation for the simple lifestyle; spending time with his family and doing the work that was given to him are his greatest delights.