About Mark

Although Mark enjoys working “in studio”, his real passion is painting outdoors from life. He has travelled quite extensively throughout the country in pursuit of this passion, drawing much inspiration for marine paintings from the Great Ocean Road, which is on his doorstep. Mark regularly travels throughout Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, painting and gathering reference material for rural landscape works, which are his preference to paint.

Enjoying the challenge of creating a believable impression of a scene, much of his inspiration comes from renowned past and present Australian landscape impressionists, several of whom he has had the pleasure of being tutored by over the years at various advanced workshops. The key to his progression as an artist has been lots of practice (brush miles) and a disciplined and quite intensive self-education regime.

Awards & Accomplishments

Mark is affiliated with several art societies: as an exhibiting member and current President of the Victorian Artists Society (VAS); National Vice President and exhibiting member of the Australian Society of Marine Artists (ASMA); and founder and exhibiting artist with the Brandon Circle Melbourne.

Artist Statement

I love a simple and uncluttered landscape and the satisfaction of capturing the mood of a moment in time.

Mark’s Artworks

If you would like to enquire about purchasing an artwork, please contact The Brandon Circle here.