Mark Paul Perry

Mark Paul Perry was born in Kent in the U.K. 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 and gesso on canvas, linen, board and paper which he manipulates, not only with traditional tools, but also a palette 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.

Mark’s works have been exhibited widely and he regularly undertakes commissions from private clients both in the UK and overseas. Mark’s largest work to date was a piece commissioned for Chelsea Football Club. Painted predominantly in blue, this 5 x 12ft triptych mixes the vibrant colour of the club’s identity within an abstract form that has an immediate impact upon the viewer.

Mark’s paintings can also be found in private, commercial and corporate collections throughout the world.