Backus & Newton
BEANIE BACKUS - Mazz used to visit him during the 1980's where he received 'painting tips and intense inspiration to paint Florida landscapes and clouds in a more vibrant manner'.
NEWTON & HIGHWAYMEN - Mazz's influences were A.E. Backus, Harold & Sam Newton (before the name 'Highwaymen' was coined). Mazz painted with Sam Newton and received personal training under SAM NEWTON. Additionally, he's received painting instruction from Highwayman Robert Lewis. 'Sam Newton has been a tremendous influence and I've learned many advanced palette techniques from him' For Highwaymen Paintings For Sale, Click Here: HighwaymenPaintings.com
Influences
BACKUS, NEWTON, HIGHWAYMEN INFLUENCES
![AE Backus. Mazz used to visit him during the 1980's. "I was always amazed and awed by his paintings. I often reflect upon the visits to his house ,his kindness and meeting many interesting & friendly people there".](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/d0105945a14eb129fe650e20a8bc1e24fb5680a4/original/476125-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
AE Backus. Mazz used to visit him during the 1980's. "I was always amazed and awed by his paintings. I often reflect upon the visits to his house ,his kindness and meeting many interesting & friendly people there".
![Sam Newton & Mazz. June 30th 2006. I've learned several advanced knife techniques from Sam which add and complement my style nicely. I always enjoy painting with Sam Newton" (Painting by Mazz, July 30th 2006)](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/7d340bd7b280932f6a8f48f7a01a28e7480be52e/original/476126-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Sam Newton & Mazz. June 30th 2006. I've learned several advanced knife techniques from Sam which add and complement my style nicely. I always enjoy painting with Sam Newton" (Painting by Mazz, July 30th 2006)
![Oct. 29 2006. Famous Florida Landscape Artist Sam Newton & Florida Artist Mazz. "although I've been painting for over 20 yrs, I always learn something new from Sam Newton."](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/61a8b82eb965f20cc2a91ac27c3d56dee653cf9e/original/558586-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Oct. 29 2006. Famous Florida Landscape Artist Sam Newton & Florida Artist Mazz. "although I've been painting for over 20 yrs, I always learn something new from Sam Newton."
![Florida Landscape Artist Mazz & Artist Sam Newton. March 11th 2007 ("Being a Fan of AE Backus, Harold Newton & Sam Newton, It's always a pleasure to paint with Sam Newton and learn advanced palette knife." Painting by Mazz)](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/35989c90ffb66ccfd0397bc3d8b2a3dae51436fa/original/686396-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Florida Landscape Artist Mazz & Artist Sam Newton. March 11th 2007 ("Being a Fan of AE Backus, Harold Newton & Sam Newton, It's always a pleasure to paint with Sam Newton and learn advanced palette knife." Painting by Mazz)
![Florida Landscape Artist Jackie Brice and Artist Mark "Mazz" Mazzarella. April 4th 2010. She gave Mazz painting tips, mixing color techniques which she learned from her teacher, AE 'Bean' Backus.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/6800f950ba4c79ff21ed7039a08b3798ff77fd5f/original/3423695-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Florida Landscape Artist Jackie Brice and Artist Mark "Mazz" Mazzarella. April 4th 2010. She gave Mazz painting tips, mixing color techniques which she learned from her teacher, AE 'Bean' Backus.
![Highwaymen Robert Lewis & Mark Mazzarella. "It's always a pleasure seeing RL Lewis, it was fun painting together"](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/954a3968330ad2c803f25bef502db27cdf89fb01/original/476123-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Highwaymen Robert Lewis & Mark Mazzarella. "It's always a pleasure seeing RL Lewis, it was fun painting together"
![Highwaymen Willie Reagan & Highwaymen James Gibson, with Artist Mark 'Mazz' Mazzarella "It's always a pleasure meeting these wonderful, talented artists and viewing the beaufiful art they've created"](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/d5b4d9de93053f19c06e2ee579d16260e3a7c005/original/476120-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Highwaymen Willie Reagan & Highwaymen James Gibson, with Artist Mark 'Mazz' Mazzarella "It's always a pleasure meeting these wonderful, talented artists and viewing the beaufiful art they've created"
![Florida Artist Mazz & Highwaymen Isaac Knight. "It's wonderful to see these talented artists and the beautiful art they've created"](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/7a6164e319d310c03c415da7eef2b1f9cbfb639c/original/476122-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Florida Artist Mazz & Highwaymen Isaac Knight. "It's wonderful to see these talented artists and the beautiful art they've created"
!["Broken Neck Stops Florida Artist' Mazz's 2nd Spinal Surgery, March 2001. (After 3 months the Cast/Hard Collar is temporarily removed). After months/year of recuperation, Mazz has regained most of the feeling back in his painting hand and now paints on a limited basis.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/52721/93f5ed65952df085bb85c45690f4a220e8f7d802/original/628644-orig.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
"Broken Neck Stops Florida Artist' Mazz's 2nd Spinal Surgery, March 2001. (After 3 months the Cast/Hard Collar is temporarily removed). After months/year of recuperation, Mazz has regained most of the feeling back in his painting hand and now paints on a limited basis.