Fine Art Magazine June Edition

A R T I S T F E A T U R E M A R K S P A I N Mark Spain is one of the UK’s most distinguished contemporary artists. His powerful and atmospheric figurative work makes him the natural successor to the painters who have inspired and influenced the progression of his style, including Degas, Mucha and Singer Sargent. Mark’s distinctive use of vibrant colour combines with the poses he prefers – classic reclining figures, elegant dance postures or romantic idealisations of the female form - to give his work a drama and beauty that makes it stand out from that of his contemporaries. With a vivid palette and sweeping brushstrokes he builds layer upon layer of colour to create a tapestry of textures, bringing each figure to life with intensity, emotion and flair. Mark’s reputation has been forged over many years as a major artistic force, first in the UK and then on the world stage. He has garnered commissions from clients including National Westminster Bank and The Dorchester Hotel and his work has been regular part of the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows, as well as hanging in the 20th Century British Art Fair and in galleries as far afield as Japan and Korea. T H E A R T O F E L E G A N C E BLUE SPARKLE DRESS Original Painting on Stretched Canvas, 20” x 24” YELLOW DRESS Original Painting on Board, 20” x 24” MARK SPAIN 30 ARTIST FEATURE