Mark N. Tompkins

If you consider yourself a real man, then you should follow these TV series suggested by actor Mark N Tompkins , which are currently being showed on the small screens. “Sons of Anarchy” definitely deserves a spot on this list because it is a series that will take you on a wild rollercoaster of emotions. Motors and men have always gone together, and series that deal with motorcycle clubs, or better said motorcycle gangs, are perfect for the male population. In addition to this, Tompkins shares that Sons of Anarchy also deals with trade of arms and drugs, each series full of violence and sex. In this series there is no pure good guy, and all characters have their own more or less dark secrets, which hits the spot for every man. Finally, the seventh season of this series, in Mark Tompkins' humble opinion, is the best so far. Mad Men is the next series that deserved an honorary spot on this list composed by Mark N Tompkins. One of the most critically praised series of the 21...

If you want to be a good actor, you must be willing to invest in your training. Besides the academic training, you also might learn other disciplines, read a lot and seek information on various subjects. You might wonder if a good actor is born or it can be made. The skilled actor who played a role in the movie 13 Ghosts , Mark N Tompkins, gives an answer to this question. “Starting from the idea that the person is born with a natural capacity for acting, it is important to remember that in order to be successful in any field, 10% is talent and 90% is work. And that's it, if you don’t work to develop your talent, you will not increase your potential. Something you don’t use it, you will lose it” - says Mark. In fact, a fundamental characteristic of an actor must be the strong willpower. This is because acting is a difficult profession, since it is not a stable occupation, in most cases. The history of cinema and television is full of examples of great actors who were di...

The famous scenic designer and matte painter will soon present himself with the film ‘Article’, on the 2018 Stockholm International Film Festival directed by Mitja Okorn. "I'm glad that I got the job for the job for main matte painter in the competition of 1500 scenic designers and matte painters. I felt really confident and great after the process. It was a confirmation of the quality of my work. I have worked as a matte painter mainly in the United States and in Canada. The project is about start, and as I talked to the production crew , the director is in the process of final decisions (funding, production execution etc.). At the same time, I am working on a few theater plays in Vancouver. Last time I really enjoyed working on those was in school, when a lot of ambitious high school students were acting for the bottom of their heart. Young adults make the greatest performances. I have worked on two individual theater plays as a stage designer and worked with several g...

American cinematography in the 60’s reflected a time of tremendous social changes from fashion to music, followed by transitional cultural values which made this period the era of civil rights and freedom marches. During the 1960 hundreds of full-length movies were produced, ranging from psychological horrors and thrillers, to comedy films, trough film noir and spy films to historical dramas and spaghetti westerns. From a long list of memorable, even classic films, Mark N Tompkins, the famous matte painter and scenic artist has created a short list that he believes are the best films from the 60’s. Note, he believes that these movies have brought a new dimension to the stage design and opened up new possibilities for new set design projects. Thus, the movies present on this list were among the most modern and most advanced in terms of set creation and scene development. Tompkins starts off his list with what is considered as one of America’s most popular classics, Hitchcock’s 196...

Cinema and painting have always been in a close relationship, but some artists felt such passion for painting that they had to incorporate some of their favorite 'framed' moments into films with such precision that a person couldn’t help but wonder if there is a difference at all. Mark N Tompkins is a Canadian film and theater painter, or also known as a scenic artist, who equally loves painting and cinema, and has a perfect eye for details. Throughout his career, he has worked on many design sets and on a number of movies sets as an on-set painter. He’s born in Vancouver, British Columbia and studied at Capilano University in Vancouver in the animation program. This served him as a great opportunity to learn more about art and cinema.

Action, explosions and bloody fights, these are the movies that men love, and as most guys so does and the painter and scenic artist  Mark N Tompkins . Although occasionally everyone likes to relax with a fun comedy, or watch a nice thriller or adventure, the action remains to be the male’s favorite genre. Action films are different from all other films genres, as they always have a lead "male" hero with glorifying powers in every way possible. In most cases, these male heroes are real physical examples of men dominating with their power. However, not all main characters have to be goons. Some of them are real charmers, seducers, and great drivers, and those are all great features of every real man. But for some reason, nearly all of them are about soldiers, athletes, cops, and every kind of a loner. Guys or men movies have a straightforward moral, and all that matters is being brave and honorable, regardless of the consequences. Popular actors like Bruce Lee, Bruce W...