Artist Bio

Mark Hansen is from Portland, Oregon, and a 2003 graduate of the Pacific Northwest College of Art, located in northwest Portland. Hansen loved creating works of fantasy in his early years and caustic political art in his 30’s, but drawing from life and portraying natural science subjects has been a constant theme throughout his work.

His anthropomorphic pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations harken back to a more classic style, depicting more often than not, jackalopes and other equally strange creatures, dressed in Victorian outfits and military uniforms.

Hansen has simplified his artist’s toolkit over the last several years and now works almost entirely with pencil, ink, watercolor paints, and other natural water soluble pigments, such as coffee and beer.

Many of his works are crafted in coffee shops and pubs, and use the coffee and beer found in each venue, lending a unique character to each work of art.