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Mark work full time in construction, a former director of formation, he is the father of Nicole’s five sons and her very blessed and humbled husband.

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in studio painting from Metropolitan State College of Denver

  • Master of Arts in Theology from Franciscan University in Ohio, and completed her theological studies at the Angelicum in Rome, Italy.

  • PMP certification from Denver University

Mark Thomason has been a professional artist for over 25 years. He earned his BFA from Metro State University (MSU), Denver, CO and a Master of Arts in Theology from Franciscan University in Ohio, and completed his theological studies at the Angelicum in Rome, Italy. Mark has been a part of Grace Gallery on Santa Fe, Denver, CO and the 40 West Gallery in Denver, CO. Mark was invited by his professor to be a part of a collaborative show with MSU at the Center for Visual Art in Denver. Mark’s expressive style renders the viewer wanting to understand his work. Mark has also had work in a show at St. Mary’s College  in Moraga, CA alongside Marc Chagall’s artwork. Mark has shown all over the country and Rome, Italy. Mark has been a part of an artists co-op for over 10 years, he has displayed and sold his work at local churches, art festivals, breweries, shops, and galleries. He has worked in many capacities of ministry and education in the Catholic Church.

Exhibitions & Shows

  • 5 True West – BRDG Project, Denver, via CO | Feb 2024

  • Grace Gallery, Denver, CO | 2021–23

  • St. Patrick’s Day Festivals, Denver, CO | 2010–23

  • 40WEST ART MEMBER, 40West Art Gallery, Lakewood CO | 2019-22

  • THE MAKING OF A MAN: THE LIFE OF JPII, AI, Greenwood Village, CO | 2017

  • TO BEAUTY, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, ND | 2014

  • MAKING CONTACT, collaboration Jennifer Garner, CVA, Denver, CO | 2014

  • CREATIVE IMPULSE, Center of Visual Art, Denver, CO | 2013

  • DREAMS OF DAYLIGHT, Hot Shops Art Center, Omaha, NE | 2010

  • MY WALL, Rebos, Sioux City, IA | 2009

  • PRINTS AND MIXED MEDIA, The Foundry, Omaha, NE | 2009

  • ART FROM MY CELL, Rome, Italy | 2006

  • THE HEART AT THE CENTER OF ART, Vatican | 2006