I'm Mark Schwendau.
I draw and I write.

I am a retired technology (CAD-CAM / web design) professor after 40 years of teaching. I am living the retired life in the Rock River Valley, an area known for artists, writers and musicians. John Deere began his creative life just 21 miles from my home! Country singer Mo Pitney grew up even closer to me! About 100 years ago, people like me would have been called a "technical artist". That is a title I wish to bring back to life today. I have had a long sideline of newspaper editorial writing where I used the byline, “- bringing little known facts to people who simply want to know the truth.”

For recreation I used to be a pretty decent softball pitcher in slow pitch leagues. Today my recreation includes driving my Jeep, riding my Harley, golfing and fishing. Most important to me is time with my wife, children and grandchildren.

To the left are some of my most significant works I hope will live on long after I am gone. Some are copyrighted with restricted use while others I hold the copyright to and will freely grant you permission to reprint them with credit given. If in doubt, ask.

I thank God for the gifts He has given me. It has been a fun ride. I also want to thank the folks at Autodesk for making AutoCAD software. Becoming expert in that program has put a lot of food on my table!

Today I am working as a senior staff writer for Communities Digital News in the Washington, D.C., area. Read my articles there!