Mark Paul Perry was born in Kent in 1967. He originally trained as a musician and performed as an accomplished guitarist, and songwriter, with the British band ‘State of Mind’. He went on to become a music producer and band manager.

In 2002 Mark made the decision to leave the music industry so that he could concentrate on developing his creative potential in other artistic areas. His passion and love for art prompting him to find this alternative form of self expression through painting.

As an artist Mark is completely self-taught and in his work he seeks to communicate with the viewer on a variety of different levels. The most important element and that which so clearly defines his paintings, is his attempt to find an affinity and emotional resonance with the viewer.

Mark works with oil, acrylic, gesso and gold leaf on canvas, linen, and board which he manipulates, not only with traditional tools, but also a knife and airbrush to obtain the texture and movement desired. It is this illusion of movement within the canvas and the heavily defined textures of his pieces for which he has become predominantly known.