Mark has always had an interest in music and art and found that building guitars was a great way to combine these passions. After creating his first guitar as an art student in college he was hooked. He spent several years building up his tool and wood collection while still building guitars in his basement. When the time came to take his building more seriously he spent some time with Harry Fleishman at Luthier's School International, and his understanding of the guitar took a great leap forward. He tries to combine everything he's learned as a musician, luthier, and artist to approach guitar building in a different light. Mark likes to let the wood speak for itself and prefers simple elegance over flashy appointments. He builds two standard models, as well as custom designed instruments and really enjoys working with clients to provide them with a guitar that best fits their taste and playing style.

Mark builds several guitars per year out of his home, balancing guitar building with his full time job as a director of a sculpture and design studio.