Mark Briggs

So sorry to hear of Mr. Briggs passing. I have so many fond memories of him. I was so excited when I was asked to join Bulldog Studio and spent many fun filled hours learning and creating. He always had a smile and was a great inspiration.

Trish Turner Conyers
Class of 1966

Mark was taken at 98, but he always gave 100% to all that knew him. He was a disciplined teacher, mentor and fatherly inspiration to many young lives. We have lost a truly classic gentleman.

Mark Briggs was an incredible teacher. He was talented and had good command of materials. He had a great awareness of events and needs in the community and would connect creative, talented people to serve those needs. He involved us in the Northern California Cartoon and Humor Association, giving us the opportunity to expand our artistic repertoire to share with our students. He was an exemplary art teacher. He found guest speakers for presentations in his classroom to broaden his students'...

To quote Mark, "Art isn't a subject, it is a way of life." Mark also dressed as an iconic artist with his beret, a many pocketed vest full of brushes and pens. He used the art of Mondrian as a basis for a 'forever' art lesson in the principles and elements of design. He encouraged budding artists with excellent advice. He networked people tirelessly, knowing their interests, talents and abilities. Mark filled his home with students' art work, saved clippings of their successes, kept file...

Mark always took a interest in me and my art.

He is and will always be my art teacher.

Rest in peace MR.BRIGGS. Gene Impey class of 56'

Such a wonderful teacher. Had the privilege of knowing him when he taught at Leland, I was teaching at Bret Harte . He once helped me hand roll campaign t-shirts for a local politician. Mr. Briggs was a selfless guiding force for so many in our community.

Mark was the first person to believe in and encourage my artistic talents. Back in high school I had a part time job and so was unable to accept a part in a play so the drama teacher kicked me out of the class. Thfen Mark invited me to join a very special art class called "Bulldog Studio". There were just 3 students, 2 goys and me. Mark encouraged our individual art projects as we listened to jazz music (mostly Dave Brubeck). Through the years he never stopped supporting my artistic...