About Mark Russell
I am an Australian artist, 41 years old, who is producing a variety of artworks. Photorealistic paintings, totally abstract paintings, digital models of spaceships and other forms of art have been produced in the last 10 years. I strive for perfection at almost anything I do whether it be my art or in my job as a draftsman for Deks industries. I work only one day a week at this fanstastic, supportive company and the rest of my time I create and try and promote my art. I have a strong self belief in my skills and my vision for my future. However sometimes I falter and suffer from depression. That's part of life; I get up, dust myself off and continue.
My abstract paintings are primarily concerned with two qualities.
- Conveying a feeling or emotion.
- Visual beauty or uglinesss.
That is why I paint many different subjects because with these two things in mind and a strong need to challenge myself I end up having to seek out the unfamiliar. I get bored with painting the same thing and I am a strong believer that artists these days need to be multi dimensional when it comes to their work.
Here are some other interesting things about me;
- I have no formal art training whatsoever. Not that it seems to matter - look at the sort of art that's come from people who have a formal art education.
- I adore 17th century Dutch art above all else, but any good realism from any era goes a long way to making me smile.
- I also paint and love abstract art that is complex and not just a few 'swooshes' here and there.
- I despise a lot of the art world. The galleries, their patrons and most of all those crap artists who participate in it. That also goes for a lot of amateur painters too.
- There are however a number of artists who I like. If you would like to know more about what I think on this topic then subscribe to my blog.
- I love all kinds of music from rock to hardcore to metal. I generally hate pop music, ecspecially with todays music.
- My favourite three musical performers are Therion, Canvas Solaris and Jimi Hendrix.
- I love science fiction in particular the Star Wars movies and Peter F Hamilton's books.
- I have self published an e-book on conceptual spaceships.
- I am an atheist and a 'social libertarian'. I have very strong anti-war and anti-capitalist views.
- Despite not having much money i don't care too much about trying to make the commercial side of my art work. If it happens - it happens. If it doesn't then I will still be happy.
Contacting Mark Russell
The best way to contact me is by ringing me on 61401 626 774.
Or you can e-mail me at mark@photorealistpainting.com
