Mark Martensen was born July 8, 1958. He has always had a simple approach to life and Art, which most refer to it as the "Cowboy code." As a young boy the Wild West Movies and shows were always his favorites. They seemed to reinforce the same principals his father was teaching, but they were also filled with so much excitement, history and adventure that Mark has been captivated ever since.

His early exposure to Western books, shows and Movies greatly influenced Mark to discover the true authentic spirit and history of the west. His paintings and sculptures are his way of sharing that passion.

As a boy, Mark's artistic talents first developed when his grandmother gave him his first paint set. Even then, all Mark seemed to pa...