Who loves Mark Hearld? Who hasn’t heard of Mark Hearld? I don’t know why I haven’t blogged about him before… his work has been on my radar for about 3 years now but I guess there are always so many things to talk about that he’s never made the press.
Mark Hearld was born in 1974 and studied illustration at Glasgow School of Art followed by an MA in Natural History Illustration at the Royal College of Art. His work is based on his observations of the natural world, influenced by mid-twentieth century Neo-Romanticism and the gaiety of 1930s Modernism and inspired by British artists such as Eric Ravilious, John Piper and Edward Bawden.
Now, when my favourite print-maker blog All Things Considered did a piece of Mark at home, it was that which made me want to get blogging. Anyone with a but of taxidermy and eccentric interior is a good topic to blog.
Both pictures above appropriated from All Things Considered. Copyright Jane Sebire
You can enjoy Mark’s work in product form, which is great for the people amongst us with less cash to spend on every print that catches their eye.
Designed exclusively for Tate, Mark’s range was commissioned to highlight the fantastic talent of British printmaking and to support and promote UK creative industries.
If plates and mugs aren’t your thing, then you can pick up some of his prints (whilst they are still reasonably prices) from the incredible and awe-inspiring St Judes.
NEW blog post: Mark Hearld, print-maker http://bit.ly/hx4oSt #dbcollective
RT @ateliertally: NEW blog post: Mark Hearld, print-maker http://bit.ly/hx4oSt #dbcollective
RT @ateliertally: NEW blog post: Mark Hearld, print-maker http://bit.ly/hx4oSt #dbcollective
Dear Mark,
You did the gorgeous illustrations for my book Gose Anna. I’m thinking of Kindling it and would like to use one of the black-and-white drawings for the cover. Please can you contact me?
Best regards,
Sandra
Dear Sandra
I don’t have any contact details for Mark I am afraid. You could try speaking to St Jude’s as they often work with him.
Wow, good to see people talking about Mark. He was actually one of my art tutors about 10 years ago now. Good to see he’s doing well.
Mark we are trying to contact you with the view to your showing your work in the Gallery . I have been following your work for some time and think it is really good. We would appreciate if you would contact us .Take a look at our web site.Thanks Sarah
Dear Sarah
I don’t have any contact details for Mark I am afraid. You could try speaking to St Jude’s as they often work with him.