Welcome to the official website of professional portrait painter Mark Sanislo.
All Oil paintings are done on Belgian linen for it can last for hundreds of years

Mark enjoys painting in traditional classic portraits in oil and pastel. Portrait painting is one of the most rewarding art forms, for it captures the physical likeness as well as the personality and soul of the person, while still creating a wonderful piece of art.

From live sittings, his use of photographs and charcoal sketches, Mark is able to portray a realism in the portrait.  Paintings can be produced by the artist from a photographic likeness or from a live sitting in your own surroundings.

Beautiful rendered Pastel portraits and hand painted Oils of babies, children, toddlers, families, and weddings, anniversaries and more.

The portraits are beautifully crafted museum quality that captures the character of the person in a classical realist style. Commission an Oil Portrait Painting for Individuals, Group Portraitures and Official business portraits.



Permanence, tradition, prestige - These are some of the considerations behind a portrait commission. A fine portrait often stands as a symbol of accomplishment of a personal or professional milestone. An oil or pastel portrait is a timeless presence that is absent in a photograph.

When todays executive has a portrait painted the sitter is participating in a tradition that predates the founding of our country. Throughout history, Kings and queens, the ruling clergy, and prosperous men and women involved in diverse pursuits have prized portraits created for them by the leading artists of the day.

In recent times there has been a definite preference for portraits in the boardroom. For some companys the tradition has become almost as familiar as the retirement watch and the testimonial dinner. The portrait honors not just the individual but also the organiszation the sitter represents. Portraits tell a story of how an organization started , how it has developed, and where it is now. Portraits are historical documents that will hang for hundreds of years.

Portraits are inspirational. Employees and visitors alike will sense the successes of the past which these portraits represent. The paintings have an aura of permanence,of stability they also convey a sense of prestige and elegance to the setting.

In corporate america today, the personal portrait is distinctive. With mass production such a major influence, a fine portrait is an eloquent reminder of the uniqueness of the individual.