Artist and Illustrator
Welcome to my new website and blog where I showcase some of my paintings and drawings and explain my artistic approach and interests.
I recently took an 18-month break from painting in order to write a book. I am not presently represented by a gallery. If you are interested in viewing any of my artworks in real life, with a view to purchasing them, contact me to arrange a viewing or to find out when and where I will be exhibiting. It would not be practical to send my original paintings, however I do have some of them scanned and printed as archival-quality prints.
All my work is realism, ranging from painterly styles to highly-accurate cityscapes, portraits, and figurative paintings. I live on the very edge of south Manchester, fortunate to be able to walk straight into rural Cheshire or take a tram into the city. I sketch and paint in town or country at whim!
I work both on commissioned and self-initiated projects.
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Mark Pickles, March 2026