Mark is a graduate of the University of Louisiana and has continued masters education in landscape architecture prior to moving strictly into interior design as his profession. A Louisiana native, Mark first added his aesthetic influence in Texas in 1998- some of his immediate Austin accomplishments include a historical pre-Civil War governor’s mansion built in1853 photographed & published for its timeless tradition. Very quickly, Austin was taken with Mark’s sensibility and it was not long before he evolved his work into a larger scale company, Mark Ashby Design. The firm has worked for some of the most renowned architects and builders creating modern masterpieces as well as traditional historical preservations perfectly interpreting his client’s tastes. Mark has a proven and accomplished track record of over 20 years in Texas and today the firm works nationally including everything from small Manhattan lofts to vast Montana ranches. The firm has been featured in the books Great Homes of Texas and Modern Cabins, as well as in a number of publications, including Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Luxe Magazine, Traditional Home, Cottages & Bungalows, and Western Interiors.