The Work

I love to draw and paint and tell silly stories and seem to have some insatiable urge to do a lot of those things. I come up with a funny idea one day, and spend the next 6 months manifesting it into reality. I deeply enjoy the process of making things and equally love sharing what I have made with those willing to look. So really, thats the story.. I'm partial to making art, I'm a bit obsessive, and I like to share what I do with others. Just go look at one of my creations and smile. If that works.. then my job is well done.

The Man

Mark Kochen is an artist from Sioux City, Iowa where he lives with his wife Sara, son Milton and their cat Pinky. When he's not making art, Mark can be found teaching, spending time outdoors, or enjoying some part of his record collection.

Mark has been involved in several notable projects including, Painting the Rocklin Mural on Gordon Drive and the Birds & Bikes Mural @ Hamilton Blvd. & Stone Park Blvd. in Sioux City, IA. He has also painted limited-edition show posters for the Saturday in the Park Blues Festivalsince 2007.