Mark Ogle

MARK OGLE (1952 - ): Mark Ogle is an American painter best known for his bold, colorful landscapes of the American West, particularly the mountains and wilderness of Montana and Glacier National Park. Born in Helena, Montana, in 1952 and raised in Kalispell, Ogle began his art career at the Ace Powell Bronze Foundry before serving three years with the U.S. Army in Germany. After returning to Montana, he committed himself to painting and studied under artists including Joe Abbrescia, Robert Cavanaugh, Ace Powell, and Bud Helbig. Working primarily in oil and pastel, Ogle is recognized for his dramatic landscapes, wildlife, Western figures, and Native American subjects, combining strong color with a detailed appreciation of the natural environment. He has also painted extensively in Alaska, Ireland, Mexico, and Japan. His numerous honors include Best of Show awards at the Kalispell Art Show & Auction and the Stockmans Federation show in Calgary, as well as the 1982 Ace Powell Memorial Award. His work has been exhibited widely and featured in publications and exhibitions devoted to Western and contemporary American art, and is held in private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.