Mark Altrogge

Mark is a local painter, born and bred. His father JJ Altrogge had a profound influence on his current work and was his painting partner for the last few years. Mark and wife Christy are the parents of five children and grandparents of four.  Mark got his bachelor'degree in Art Education in 1972 and his Masters in 1979 from IUP. He is heavily influenced by the work of Vincent Van Gogh and the European Expressionists.

Cattails $590

Detail Cattails

Cattails is an excellent example of Mark's use of complementary colors and dabs of color. The painting evokes memories of life on the water, the sound of peepers in the evening, and summertime.

Crimson Woods $325

Blue Birches $350

Mark's work is a symphony of rich color and rhythmic brushwork. 

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