MEET THE ARTIST - Saturday June 14th 2008 in Philadelphia PA!
Mark will be making an appearance at the Betsy Ross house and museum in Philadelphia in conjunction with the Flag Day Festival and the public premier of The Color Bearers Documentary. Mark will be at the Color Bearers Tent located outside of the Betsy Ross Museum from 10am to 7pm.

For more information about the festival please contact the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House
239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215.686.1252
http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/

On The Easel!
I am just begriming work now on a large private commission piece; a Union Infantry Gettysburg subject with a legendary commander featured prominently in the painting. I am hoping to have this painting finished later in 2008. At the Same time I am also working on a small World War One Subject. I am also researching a Mexican War subject (Although that one will take some time to piece together) as well as a 1st Bull Run piece and a Confederate North Carolina subject later down the road. - Stay Tuned, the best is yet to come!!!! - Mark M

The Color Bearers Documentary!
Mark Maritato will appear in the upcoming PBS documentary film "The Color Bearers" which is due to be released in the summer of 2008. Mark's Painting "Sergeant Ben Crippen" will also be featured in the film.

About the Film
"The Color Bearers" is the story of how the American Flag symbolizes the spirit of American Patriotism, and how it came to be that Americans hold dear their national symbol in a way unlike any other country.

The Story of America's Flag Passion
The film looks at how this Flag culture evolved, from Betsy Ross - to Iwo Jima - to the flag raised over ground zero on 9/11, and we meet fascinating people who bear the colors proudly today in their own unique and interesting ways.

We meet the descendents of three courageous color bearers from the Civil War and hear how their heroic ancestors still influence their lives - and ours - today.

for more information on this remarkable film please visit. www.colorbearers.com.

NEW PAINTINGS - "Charge of the 20th Maine"! This release is our Gettysburg 145th Anniversary Commemorative print! This painting represents over two years of work! Also a Portrait of President Abraham Lincoln.

The Boy Major - Now Available!
Click on Image for more information on this new Print!

19 Year old Joseph White Latimer was the youngest Major in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Having studied artillery tactics at the Virginia Military Institute under the tutelage of Thomas Jonathan Jackson; Latimer demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in the opening days of the Civil War. Latimer's natural skill as an artillerist earned him the praise from his superiors and subordinates alike. During the Gettysburg Campaign Latimer was breveted to the rank of Major, commanding a battalion of 16 guns of Johnson's Confederate Division. On July 2nd 1863 Latimer placed his cannons on a sloping rise of ground named Benner's Hill . For over two hours, Latimer's guns faced off against Union artillery stationed on Cemetery Hill and Steven's Knoll. Latimer rode amongst his men shouting encouragement but was soon brought down by an artillery shell that killed his prized horse and wounded his right arm. Latimer was evacuated to a hospital where his arm was amputated. Latimer would die almost a month later from complications of the amputation. Latimer died only two weeks short of his 20th Birthday. One of his subordinates lamented "No heavier loss could have befallen the artillery of this Corps."

1st Texas Soldier 1862
(Antieteam Campaign)

Also Available - Charge of the Irish Brigade
This painting depicts the Irish brigade at in their Famous charge at the battle of Fredericksburg Virginia in December of 1862. The prints are in and they are absolutely Gorgeous. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this print. The original Oil painting is also available for acquisition. You can also order a limited edition print. For more information, click on the image of the painting.

Also Available - 2nd United States Sharpshooters
This painting depicts the legendary 2nd United States Sharpshooters (Berdan's) in action on July 2nd at the Battle of Gettysburg. For more information on prints, click on the image of the painting.

Looking for Models
If you live in the New York Metro/Southern Connecticut area and are interested in modeling for Mark Maritato's paintings please don't hesitate to contact us. We are always looking for people to model for us. Candidates must be thin males with a waist size no larger than 34in -36in with hard rugged features. You must be between 5ft-6ft Tall. We will provide uniforms and props for the modeling sessions. All you have to bring is yourself. If interested Please email or call (914)-262-2014

Commissions for Original Artwork Accepted.
Mark Maritato is accepting private and corporate commissions for original artwork. If you have an interest in a subject you would like to have painted, please email or call him at (914)-262-2014