About

Mark Wade is an artist with a passion for the details. His direct observational style is probably best described as Realism art. Not only in the way he creates paintings visually, but also the reality of the normal, gritty, slightly seedier facets of life. Yet still finding beauty in the ordinary and capturing the feeling of a moment. Having moved to London from Cornwall in the 80s, Mark was captivated and fascinated by the sleazy, neon fronted clubs of Soho and the anonymous clandestine activity of those who frequented them. Being, at the time a working drummer and playing the venues and clubs around London, he experienced the nocturnal nightlife first hand and his paintings are autographic with his experiences of many nights out, in and around Soho.————————————————

For many years, Mark was well known for his extraordinary realistic replicas of enlarged album covers, of which he painted about a 100 different sleeves. With his work being exhibited at The Saatchi Gallery, The Royal Albert Hall, The Savoy Hotel and The Barbican, as well as various public venues around London, and with collectors of his work in the Uk, but also America, Australia and the Far East, only a few of his original album paintings are still available and can be purchased from this website.

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Commissions

Mark is willing to take commissions when time allows. Please send a message via the Contact page to discuss what you would like created into an artwork.

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Social media

You can keep up to date with what Mark is currently painting by following his social media sites, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X) etc (links to which are on the Home page). You can also sign up to his newsletter to receive updates and occasional discount codes. Or get in touch via the Contact page with any questions which Mark is always happy to assist with.