Mark Yardley - artist

Mark was born in England in 1974 and went on to spend his childhood growing up in Africa. He graduated from Swansea University in 1999 with (BA Hons) in general Illustration having previously obtained a BTEC HND in Wildlife Illustration.

Since graduating Mark have been working to establish himself as a freelance artist specialising in natural history and wildlife painting. Some of the main features of his work are subjects being reclaimed by nature, such as old abandoned boats, rusty chains and even door latches! Mark also enjoys painting African Wildlife stemming from his childhood spent there.

Mark exhibits his work at a small selection of galleries including Picture Craft of Holt and Thompsons Gallery of Aldeburgh, Mark also exhibits regularly at The British Birdwatching Fair at Rutland Water. Most recently His painting "The Latch" was selected for hanging and sold at the Mall Galleries, London, with the Parker Harris, Discerning Eye art competition.

Mark takes on Commissioned artwork including, personalised wedding invitations, business greetings Cards.