About the Artist
Mark Haworth’s study and effects of water, sky and land combine to imbue these elemental impressions into the shapes, patterns and textures of the Western landscapes that distinguish his paintings. Spending most of his life in the heart of Texas, Mark captures a loosely painted realism of light and mood, depicting a singular moment fixed in timeless harmony. Motivated by the subtle nuances of rivers, canyons and vistas, Mark paints with a conviction of emotion that he hopes to inspire in those who see his work. Mark has kept this inspiration in the forefront of his vision as he paints the tapestry of the ever changing Western landscape onto canvas.
Born and growing up in Houston, Texas, Mark was encouraged by his family to artistic expression. Music and art became his main focus and Mark entered Sam Houston State University as a music major. During this time, Mark met Glenn Bahm, a portrait artist who ignited his curiosity in painting and it took center-stage in his life. He studied the style, color and technique of masters such as Julian Onderdonk, Isaac Levitan, George Inness, and Willard Metcalf. These painters inspired his own artistic temperament and outlook leading him to change his major to art. He graduated with a BFA degree in 1977.
Inspired by the scenery and quality of the silvery light of the Texas Hill Country, Mark moved to Fredericksburg Texas in 1983 where he lived for 33 years. Today Mark calls Austin, Texas his home since the first of 2017. For the past 40 years he has participated in numerous one man and group gallery shows, as well as in museum exhibitions, throughout the country.
In 1991 the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. invited Mark's participation in showing one of his paintings in their "Texas Festival" celebrating the Arts of Texas. He was selected for the top 100 in the nationally recognized 2005 "Arts for the Parks" and the top 200 in 2006. In 2007, Mark won the “Best of Show” and in 2009, the “Artists Choice” awards at the Briscoe Western Art Museum “Night of Artists” show in San Antonio, Texas. He was a ‘Guest Artist’ at the 2009 “Maynard Dixon Country” invitational show in Mt Carmel, Utah. Mark has been featured in American Artist, Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector magazines . His painting “El Mercado” was featured on the front cover of the March 2009 issue of American Artist magazine and the April 2012 cover of Western Art Collector featuring his painting "Desert Spring." He placed second in Landscape at the ARC International Salon in 2013. In October 2018 Mark was invited to judge the Cowboy Artists of America Fifty-Third Annual Exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK.
EXHIBITIONS:
The Museum of Western Art
"43rd Annual Roundup Show" Exhibition, April 2026
"38th Annual Roundup Show" Exhibition, September 2021
"37th Annual Roundup Show" Exhibition, September 2020
"36th Annual Roundup Show" Exhibition, September 2019
The Booth Western Art Museum
"A Toast to Texas", March 25, 2022
InSight Gallery
"Fall Show" Gallery Show, September 2011 - 2025
"Texas Masters" Gallery Show, March 2012 - 2023
"Small Works" Gallery Show, December 2011 - 2018
"ONE MAN SHOW" InSight Gallery, April 2022
"ONE MAN SHOW" InSight Gallery, October 2017
"ONE MAN SHOW" InSight Gallery, October 2, 2015
"THREE MAN SHOW" Mark Haworth / Tom Browning / Oreland Joe, April 2014
"THREE MAN SHOW" Mark Haworth / Tom Browning / Oreland Joe, April 2012
"Texas Stampede" Invitational, March 2010 & 2011
"Celebrations" Invitational, December, 2009 & 2010
"Founding Artists Show" October, 2009
"Grand Opening" Gallery Show. May 2009
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
"Small Works, Great Wonders" November 2020
"Small Works, Great Wonders" November 2019
Collectors Covey
"Miniatures 2017", March 24, 2017
"Miniatures 2016", November 11, 2016
"Miniatures 2015", November 13, 2015
"Miniatures 2014", November 7, 2014
"Miniatures 2013", November 8, 2013
"Miniatures 2012", November 9, 2012
"Miniatures 2011", November 11, 2011
"Miniatures 2010", November 12, 2010
Doss Heritage Center
"3rd Annual Western Art Show & Sale", Nov. 8, 2014
"2nd Annual Western Art Show & Sale", Nov. 7, 2013
Dallas Fine Art Auction
"Dallas Auction Gallery", January 28, 2012
The Briscoe Western Art Museum
"Night of Artists", March 2002 - 2012
CM Russell Museum
"The Russell", March 2010 & 2011
"Masters In Miniatures", September 2010
Maynard Dixon Country
"Maynard Dixon Country" Guest Artist, August 2009
Texas Art Gallery
"One Man Show", September 2004 & 2006
"Fall Preview Party and Auction", 1992 - 2008
"Spring Patron's Party and Auction", 1993 - 2009
WhistlePik Galleries
"Streams of Life", March 2008
"Texas Review", May 1999 - 2007
"Christmas Miniature", December 1997 - 2008
"Two Man Show", Mark Haworth / John A. Hanna, November 2003
"Two Man Show", Mark Haworth / Chris Stuart, April 2002
"One Man Show", April 2001
"Two Man Show", Mark Haworth / Robert Moore, October 1999
Arts For The Parks
"The Top 200 for 2006", September 2006
"The Top 100 for 2005", September 2005
Leslie Levy Fine Art
"Road Show", July 2002
"Small Works", March 2002
Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art
"Celebration of Spring", 1998 & 1999 (Featured Artist for 1998 show)
"Holiday Parade", 1997 - 1999
"Oil Painters of America", 4th National Juried Exhibition, May 1995
Admiral Nimitz Museum
"Fredericksburg TX: 150 Years of Painting and Drawing", May 1996
(Exhibit accompanied by 112 page hardbound book featuring 26 artists)
Gilcrease Museum
"Miniature Exhibition", 1991 - 1995
The National Museum of Wildlife Art
"Western Visions Miniature Show", 1990 - 1996
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
"Texas Festival", June 1991 (Washington DC)
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
"Birds in Art", 1989 & 1991
White Oak Gallery
"Miniatures", 1989 - 1995
Settlers West
"American Miniatures", 1989 & 1990
"Summer Show", May 1989
Awards:
Art Renewal Center
"ARC International Salon 2013", 'Second Place', Landscape
"ARC International Salon 2013", 'Honorable Mention', Landscape
"ARC International Salon 2012", 'Honorable Mention', Landscape
"ARC International Salon 2012", 'Finalist', Landscape
"ARC International Salon 2011", 'Honorable Mention', Landscape
"ARC International Salon 2011", 'Finalist', Landscape
The Briscoe Western Art Museum
"Night of Artists", 'Artists Choice Award' 2009
"Night of Artists", 'Best of Show Award' 2007
Arts For The Parks
"The Top 200 for 2006", September 2006
"The Top 100 for 2005", September 2005
Publications:
"Western Art Collector", April 2022, 'Unplugged' Haworth One Man Show, by John O'Hern
"Southwest Art", February 2018, 'A Painting's Real Greatness', by Gussie Fauntleroy
"Western Art Collector", October 2017, 'Hidden Corners', Haworth One Man Show
"Western Art Collector", April 2017, 'Gallery Focus'
"The Art of James Robinson", January 2016, by Vicki Stavig,
Intro: 'Definitive Texas Artist' by Mark Haworth
"Western Art Collector", October 2015, 'Exhibition Preview', "Haworth One Man Show", by Nicki Escudero
"Western Art Collector", March 2015, 'Texas Diversity'
"Western Art Collector", April 2014, 'Legends & Landscapes of the American West'
"Southwest Art", Sept 2013, Show Preview, 'Annual Fall Gallery Show'
"Epoch Times", June 20, 2013, ARC Announces...by Kara L Ross
"Art Renewal Center", 2013 Catalog, ARC International Salon
"Art Renewal Center", 2012 Catalog, ARC International Salon
"American Artist", 'The Complete Painter's Handbook 2012'
"Western Art Collector", April 2012, Front Cover
"Western Art Collector", April 2012, Show Preview, 'Dust, Water and Stone'
"Western Art Collector", March 2012, Show Preview, 'Texas Masters'
"Art Renewal Center", 2011 Catalog, ARC International Salon
"Western Art Collector", Sept 2011, Show Preview, 'Fall Showcase'
"Western Art Collector", March 2011, Show Preview, 'Texas Stampede'
"Southwest Art", Nov 2010, 'A Visual Symphony', by Rosemary Carstens
"Western Art Collector", Oct 2010, Show Preview, 'Texas Tradition'
"Art of the West", May-June 2010, 'Poetry With Paint', by Vicki Stavig
"Western Art Collector", Oct 2009, 'Founding Artists', by Joshua Rose
"American Artist", March 2009, 'Improving Landscapes with Solid Plans', by Allison Malafronte
"American Artist", March 2009, Front Cover
"Western Art Collector", Oct 2008, 'A Vision of Texas', by Michelle Borgwardt
"Country Lifestyles", Oct 2008, 'Power of Observation', by Diana Comer
"American Artist", July 2008, 'Editor's Note', by Stephen Doherty
"Cowboys and Indians", July 2007, 'Gallery Tour', by Charlotte Berney
"Arts For The Parks Top 100", 2005 Catalog, Nat'l Park Academy of Arts
"Southwest Art", Sept 2004, 'Art Events', by Julie Osterman
"Southwest Art", April 2004, 'Texas Best of the West', by Julie Osterman
"Southwest Art", July 2003, 'A Giant Canvas', by Dottie Indyke
"Wildlife Art", Oct 2000, 'Landscapes: Art From the Heart', by Myrna Zanetell
"Southwest Art", April 1997, 'Best of the West', by Kristin Bucher
"Fredericksburg Texas: 150 Years of Paintings and Drawings", April 1996, by Jack Maguire
"Birds In Art", 1991 Catalog, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
"Birds In Art", 1989 Catalog, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
