About the Artist
As an artist and psychoanalyst, creativity and the conscious and unconscious forces that block the creative impulse have been a long-standing interest in artist Mark Sehl's personal and professional development. In both art and psychoanalysis Mark finds the continuous discovery of his emotional world and that of his patients compelling. His many YouTube videos on psychotherapy, occupy wall street, street music, art, and recently The Theatre reflect his interest in promoting free expression. He has studied art at The Art Student's League and the Walden School in New York City.
Mark has interviewed actors, writers, and directors from many theatrical productions, and his art has been exhibited in New York City. Visit the Collection tab for art works shown on this site.
Two month exhibit June 1 – August 2, 2015 "Faces and Places, People and the City"
Mark Sehl - one person show -23 paintings were shown. Cornelia Street Café "A culinary as well as a cultural landmark." - Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York, 29 Cornelia Street (between Bleecker and West 4th Streets), New York, N.Y., 10014. Sadly this cafe had to close Jan 2, 2019 due an increase in rent of to the tune of $33,000/month, 77 times the rent when it first opened. There should be a law!
The painting Coffee Break at Cornelia "Reminds me of Lucien Freud- beautifully painted, very sensitive painting beautiful brushstrokes beautiful colors. I was married to a painter and am a great friend to many painters. I have loved painting since i was a little girl." Marsha Chase 5/25/15 The painting was sold to a woman visiting from Virginia who wanted it for her office. Fortunately Mark did not send it immediately because the building burnt to the ground. She purchased it for her new office.
In May, 2016 seven of Mark's drawings were on display at the Cafe Angelique where he often sketched. Address 68 Bleecker St. NYC just East of Broadway.
Mark's art was on display at Le Baratin restaurant NYC, 2013-14. Many paintings were sold from this display as well as one commissioned painting. The owner asked if he could have the first painting. Mark agreed as long as the owner would hang it.
Click Here to arrange for a private viewing of Mark's art.
Two month exhibit June 1 – August 2, 2015 "Faces and Places, People and the City"
Mark Sehl - one person show -23 paintings were shown. Cornelia Street Café "A culinary as well as a cultural landmark." - Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York, 29 Cornelia Street (between Bleecker and West 4th Streets), New York, N.Y., 10014. Sadly this cafe had to close Jan 2, 2019 due an increase in rent of to the tune of $33,000/month, 77 times the rent when it first opened. There should be a law!
The painting Coffee Break at Cornelia "Reminds me of Lucien Freud- beautifully painted, very sensitive painting beautiful brushstrokes beautiful colors. I was married to a painter and am a great friend to many painters. I have loved painting since i was a little girl." Marsha Chase 5/25/15 The painting was sold to a woman visiting from Virginia who wanted it for her office. Fortunately Mark did not send it immediately because the building burnt to the ground. She purchased it for her new office.
In May, 2016 seven of Mark's drawings were on display at the Cafe Angelique where he often sketched. Address 68 Bleecker St. NYC just East of Broadway.
Mark's art was on display at Le Baratin restaurant NYC, 2013-14. Many paintings were sold from this display as well as one commissioned painting. The owner asked if he could have the first painting. Mark agreed as long as the owner would hang it.
Click Here to arrange for a private viewing of Mark's art.
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Comments about Mark's art: From an art follower and Theater producing artistic director: "In your work you have the rare -- in fact, the "excessively rare" -- ability to draw both from both the inside of the person -- and to portray the surface. Most visual artists do their portraits from one point of view or the other -- a surface illustration, or a "Munchian" explication of the person's insides. With your faces, you do both, and that makes the work great, it causes your art to transcend workaday portraiture that is merely illustration." P. K. Smith 'Contemplation' was behind my seat at Le Baratin Friday night. The drawing captured so much expression in very few, bold strokes. Looking around at the other drawings in the lively but intimate space, many shared a simple, direct, honest quality reminiscent of Van Gogh's 'Vincent's room' or 'Night Cafe.'" - Gary Zamchick, Illustrator/Cartoonist "I find Mark's work relaxing to look at." 'I love the color and the feeling of interaction." "I was quite touched by your very poignant portrayal of 'subjects' in your collection. I was drawn to both 'Intimate Moments' and 'Conversations' - no doubt and no surprise being an analyst as well." - R.G. |
"I was quite touched by your very poignant portrayal of 'subjects' in your collection. I was drawn to both 'Intimate Moments' and 'Conversations' - no doubt and no surprise being an analyst as well." - R.G. "Your portraits are so spare, yet they manage to capture a lot of expression. Interesting skill!" - Evelina Busa "Your paintings remind me of Toulouse Lautrec and Manet." |
"Reflections on a Dream" oil on paper, 32 W 26 H framed, shown here without frame. This painting was chosen for publication in IPTAR art show brochure, Art by Analysts, 50th anniversary, 2010 (view under collection tab, portraits).
"When I looked at the picture ("Man from Cuba") I saw real life, like I was there. Wonderful expression of my feelings. Thank you." Renata Pyzik during the Oct. 20th CMPS reception at their annual art exhibit. The painting was sold on opening day.
"When I looked at the picture ("Man from Cuba") I saw real life, like I was there. Wonderful expression of my feelings. Thank you." Renata Pyzik during the Oct. 20th CMPS reception at their annual art exhibit. The painting was sold on opening day.
