Glengarrisdale bothy

Mark was born in North Yorkshire in 1964 and he studied at St Johns in York where he graduated in 1988 with a BA Honors degree in Fine Art and Media Studies, specializing in oil painting. He has since been widely exhibited in the UK and has many international sales. Mark currently lives and works from his studio in rural Perthshire, Scotland.

Living in the Highlands since 2004 has given him the opportunity to fully explore the outstanding and breathtaking landscape that Scotland has to offer. His paintings reflect the ever changing mood of remote locations, dramatic skies and vast beaches , as well as the colourful mountain flora and geography.

Approaching the work with a bold palette, an impressionistic style and semi-abstract representation, and by incorporating mixed media and found materials from the local areas depicted, Mark achieves a sense of authenticity and belonging, allowing the viewer to breath and immerse in the landscape.

Since  the 1st  of   December  2022  Mark  and  his  wife  Sally have  been  the joint owners  of  Zenwalls  Gallery,  Peebles .  It  is  their  ambition  to  promote  not  only  Scottish  based  artists  but  to  introduce  crafters  based  in  Scotland  and  feature  their  handmade  gifts.

Check  out  the  website  www.Zenwalls.co.uk