Mark Evan Thomas was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on January 16, 1960. His mother was completing her Masters degree when Mark decided to arrive almost three months early.

In 1981, Mark earned his BA from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. He began his career as a commercial photographer in Atlanta, GA. Mark traveled extensively, always in search of new landscapes to photograph. He spent a great deal of time in New Mexico, California, Death Valley, Maine and the mountains of North Carolina. He was never without his camera.

Mark was physically active throughout his life, He loved to ski, often going out west with his family and friends. He enjoyed biking, canoeing and camping in Death Valley and the Grand Canyon. Like his father, he enjoyed creating and building model train layouts.

In 1989, Mark was diagnosed with a rare form of gastro-intestinal cancer. Determined to face the disease head on, he became an informed and proactive survivor. Throughout his many treatments, surgeries and medications, Mark continued his photographic work and always maintained a positive outlook during his sixteen year battle with cancer. All those who knew Mark were inspired by his personality, creativity and determination. Photography gave meaning to his life as well as being his true passion.

Mark stated to his sister, "If I could go back and change my life with cancer, I would not, because it has made me what I am today."

The Fraser Gallery represents the work of Mark Evan Thomas exclusively in the D.C Metro area. For more information regarding price and availability, please call (301) 718-9651.

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