Mark

My name is Mark and I am a degree educated, professional painter based in Somerset, with over two decades of experience teaching people of all ages and abilities.

I specialise in impressionist/romantic landscapes and abstract art, but also work with pencil and watercolours. Inspired by the work of Turner, I aim to express the mystical, dream-like and sublime, through delicate attention to the commonplace or overlooked.

I’ve exhibited paintings across the UK and Europe and I’ve received interest from as far afield as South America. In addition to one-on-one lessons, I’ve run plenty of large art workshops over the years.

Since becoming an ambassador for a brilliant charity that assist and promote disabled artists (Outside In), I’ve mixed with people from all walks of life. As a grandfather, I am very keen to see children’s lives become enriched by art – one particular Lottery-funded project I was a part of involved kids painting a fantastic mural at a local school in Glastonbury.

My main focus at the moment is on promoting environmentally friendly art as much as possible. I have a series called the ‘Driftwood Collection’ which features art painted on recycled materials such as old tiles, window frames, bark and even old coffee table tops… I’ve taught people how to paint on these materials and it’s great fun to say the least!

Whether you`re an experienced artist, or a complete beginner, my relaxed, intuitive approach to teaching will help you develop your own creative identity and explore new techniques and materials. I’m setting out on a new journey to help you pursue your own artistic hopes and vision.

All rates include the basic materials required to complete the lesson, and your first individual lesson is half price!

Availability: Flexible throughout the week.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Almost two decades of experience teaching budding artists and experts of all ages, individually or in groups.

DBS Check: Yes