Inspired by silent meditation practiced by rivers, ponds and woods I have begun making images that are both directly drawn from and about the sensations experienced in nature. I have found periods of working at Borgo Pignano in Tuscany and Dumfries House gardens particularly helpful. Figuration has also reemerged in response to the tragic death of a friend and the egregious ravages of war being waged. The transcendent peace of meditation is not an escape from reality but rather how we can live, the dark counterpoint of needless death is the shameful legacy of our times.

Teaching

For an up-to-date list of courses Mark is booked to teach in the near future please go to the following website links:

The Royal Drawing School, London
https://royaldrawingschool.org/courses/public-courses/

West Dean College, The Edward James Foundation, W.Sussex
https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/short-courses