Mark Shevetone, a Las Vegas-based artist, brings the ordinary to life through vibrant, thought-provoking art at Shevetone Art Gallery. His original paintings and prints blend humor, rich color, and texture, encouraging viewers to find beauty in the unexpected. With a focus on human experiences, Shevetone uses color as a universal language to evoke emotion and reflection.
Born in 1965 in Beacon, NY, Shevetone was influenced by his great-uncle Alfred Pizzarelli, a celebrated New York City artist of the 1950s and '60s. Mark's early exposure to his uncle’s work sparked a lifelong fascination with color and texture as storytelling devices. This influence shaped Shevetone’s belief that art should not only speak to the viewer but also inspire emotion and introspection.
A graduate of San Jose State University, Shevetone’s distinctive style fuses modernity with timelessness. His primary medium, acrylic paint, is used to create highly textured, dynamic works that seem to come to life. These pieces often combine the familiar with the surreal, drawing viewers into a visual dialogue.
“If a viewer stops for a moment to reflect on my work—feeling something, whether it’s emotion, curiosity, or a memory—then I’ve succeeded,” says Shevetone. His art is designed to engage viewers on a deeper level, inviting them to connect with both the physical and emotional layers of the work.
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Shevetone Art Gallery has become known for its unique storytelling through art. Mark skillfully weaves humor and personal observation into his pieces, making them relatable and engaging. This blend has attracted both local and international attention, with exhibitions at prestigious venues like the Agora Gallery in New York and the LAS LAGUNA Art Gallery in Laguna Beach. In 2025, Shevetone’s paintings will be featured in several high-profile exhibitions, including the d’ART Center’s National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks and the “Bright Palettes” showcase in New York.
Locally, Shevetone has made his mark in the Las Vegas arts community. His residency at the Palate Restaurant and his displays in casinos, wineries, and other venues underscore his deep connection to the city. Beyond Las Vegas, his work has been exhibited internationally in locations like California, Arizona, Canada, and Italy, reflecting the universal appeal of his art.
Publications like Artistcloseup magazine and Create! have celebrated Shevetone’s ability to capture everyday moments through his bold, luminous color choices and textured compositions. His work strikes a balance between energy and serenity, inviting viewers to interpret it in their own way.
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At the heart of Shevetone's artistry is his belief in color as a bridge between the artist and the viewer. He sees each painting as a conversation, with colors and textures conveying emotions and stories that resonate with others. “All the colors in nature have a story,” Shevetone explains. “I interpret what I see and translate it into something that connects with people.”
As Shevetone looks ahead to an exciting year of exhibitions and collaborations in 2025, his commitment to creating art that sparks reflection and emotion remains unwavering. His work continues to celebrate the beauty of the unexpected and the transformative power of color.