Join nationally recognized artist and fine art photographer, Mark Battista, for a presentation on painterly composition for photographers and artists. Through his studies as a painter and photographer, Mark will share his insight on composition to create images that tell a story, effectively communicate an idea and express an emotion. Be inspired to see the world as an artist and to use the elements of art to successfully communicate your visual ideas.
This program is intended for photographers, as well as painters or anyone looking to analyze visual imagery and apply the elements of art and the principles of design.

Please register for this Zoom program. All registrants will receive the emailed Zoom link at 5:30pm on November 3.

This program is sponsored by the Cheshire Art League.

Mark Battista is a freelance artist and fine art photographer. He was born in CT and graduated from Paier College of Art with a B.F.A. Upon graduation, he was awarded "The Outstanding Illustration Major Award" and received recognition for graduating summa cum laude. At Paier, he studied under renowned artists, such as Ken Davies, Robert Zappalorti, Rudolph Zallinger and John Massimino.He received a M.S. degree in Art Education from Southern CT State University.

Mark has worked as an illustrator, fine artist and art educator for over 30 years. The artist has won major awards, is a juried member of the Salmagundi club and is represented by the Niantic Bay Gallery in Niantic, CT.

Mark has exhibited and has been represented by numerous nationally known art galleries and art organizations.