Welcome to DOXART
The Artwork of Mark doc Young
I’m currently attempting to transition into a more serious painter. I feel like my path has been far longer than some, but I remain true to the form and may never consider myself “there”. I believe art is subjective to a certain extent. However, I don’t subscribe to the notion that there is no bad art. For me, the best art tells me the artist knows who they are and what they’re doing. On a technical level: I believe that creating a convincing image involves skillful and effective use of artistic elements coupled with solid design principles. That being said, I can also very much appreciate the freshness of paint splattered on a canvas.
Drawing from a live model is one of the great artistic challenges and a truly invaluable experience. The infinite and constantly changing anatomical forms provide an excellent way to develop drawing skills. For a long time, the majority of my artistic efforts were spent with my graphics business, Young At ART. Life drawing has always helped to keep me connected to a world of finer and more challenging explorations.
The search for the truth in art is many-faceted. At the moment, the beauty of shapes, color, light, and arrangements of form is much more important to me than telling a story.
One of my biggest challenges has been to find a personal voice as an artist. Some people are born with amazing natural abilities to draw. That’s not me. My journey has been long and hard, but I find every aspect enjoyable.
Quite naturally my art choices, presented here, connect me to significant periods of my life or various inspirational experiences. Looking at them collectively, I see the landmarks of my artistic development and get a sense of my artistic direction.
Thanks for your interest.