From acclaimed-authors to WWE wrestlers, Mark Hoffmann illustrates a few of the world’s greatest. Always charming, Mark's folksy style shines a light on each with wit and whimsy. Painterly strokes and subtle textures add depth to these disarmingly unconventional portraits. Thoughtful details and expressions highlight the personality and quirks of these famous folks. At his best when playful, it’s clear that Mark enjoys painting people.
Mystery unfolds on the pages of this Harlequin Worldwide Mystery mini-series illustrated by Mark Hoffmann. ‘A Washington Whodunit’ 3 part series that follows D.C. staffer, Kit Marshall through her adventures in the capital.
There are few ideas more serious than environmental sustainability. That's why it was such a treat when art director Brian Donahue from bedesign inc. choose Mark Hoffmann with his whimsical style and at times down right silly approach to illustrate this concept for Macalester Today.
Middlebury Magazine art director Pamela Fogg acknowledged that she's admired illustrator Mark Hoffmann's work for quite some time. However, the chance to collaborate on a project is not always there...until it is!
Mark Hoffmann's mouth-watering illustrations for the Best Bars issue of New Jersey Monthly were a big hit with the happy hour crowd. Tasked with highlighting the different areas of this great garden state Mark Hoffmann, with art direction by Laura Baer, envisioned signature drinks and turnpike signage.
With shear delight we announce illustrator Mark Hoffmann's first children's book - You Can Read. Written by Helaine Becker and published by Orca Books, You Can Read takes kids on an exciting (and often very funny) adventure to literacy.
Mark Hoffmann Illustration
Mark received his BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in illustration and started his career in a studio animation job creating pre-production art for shows on major networks. Whilst working in animation his freelance career began to blossom with clients like Texas Monthly, Reebok and Avenue Magazine. Mark went back to school to earn his MFA in visual design from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Since then his work has shifted towards a more whimsical style focused on humor and conveying silly ideas. Mark currently teaches and resides in the New England Area. He has won awards from 3x3, American Illustration, and Creative Quarterly.