Mark has established a successful artistic practice using two distinct approaches to lens-based image making.

The Abstract Collection

A range of imagery anchored in landscape. They are largely derived from photographs taken on trips to Southern Europe. The simplicity and geometry of the architecture combined with the quality of the light and colours lend themselves to abstract art.

Digital images evolve as they are worked up. They are deconstructed and then reassembled into their final composition, transcending the original inspiration so that the viewer can give range to their own imagination and interpretation on the piece.

The Cyanotypes

As a counterbalance to his digital work, Mark retains his relationship with traditional photography. He produces Cyanotypes using one of the oldest processes in photographic history. High quality watercolour paper is hand coated with a light-sensitive emulsion made from iron compounds. A negative version of an image is placed in contact with the emulsion and then exposed to ultraviolet light for several minutes.

The result is an amazing Royal blue image with absolutely no ink involved. The final piece will have an (often unpredictable) tonal range from Prussian blue to Turquoise. Mark then adds secondary tones using organic materials, such as natural vegetable dyes from the garden, to compliment the blues. The process combines traditional photographic skills with eco-friendly modern techniques.

The beauty of Cyanotypes is that each print is handmade and therefore unique

Based in Wiltshire he has exhibited award winning pictures throughout the South West

Individual pieces of his work have been shown in exhibitions at:

The RWA, Bristol

44AD Artspace, Bath

The Salisbury Museum

Thelma Hulbert gallery, Honiton

Black Swan gallery, Frome

Mount house gallery, Marlborough

The Pound Arts centre, Corsham

Swindon Museum & Art Gallery

A selection of his work has been purchased by Wiltshire council (who have also commissioned special projects)

Collaborative exhibitions with other Artists in Bath, Frome, Malmesbury, Cirencester and Newbury

Complete collection shown regularly at Marlborough Open studios