Growing up in Chicago, Artist & Sculptor Mark J. Ansier was inspired by visiting the Museum at the Art Institute of Chicago and by the art & architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. After acceptance into the School of The Art Institute of Chicago the artist decided instead to pursue a business development career, intending one day to return to his art. The sale of his global company in 2006 opened the door to develop IronWaves Custom Iron Art, and make a lifelong dream come true. An accomplished scuba diver & deep sea fisherman, the artist began by creating marine sculpture...more
