Mark Armitage Art & Photography

Who we are

Originally from South Yorkshire, I have now been lucky enough to call Saddleworth my home for the past 15 years.
It is this stunning landscape that continues to inspire me to create abstract and semi-abstract paintings and photographs. I not only aim to capture the rugged beauty of this land but more importantly, to convey the emotion it evokes in me. From wild moorland to big skies, rolling hills and rocky peaks. I find the northern vistas both exciting and calming in equal measure.
I actually studied Photography up in Newcastle back in 1998/99 but feel painting gives me that added freedom of creativity to display much more than just a ‘real’ image. Prior to my photography study, I took a foundation course in Art & Design, trying a ‘bit of everything’ before choosing a specialism. I honestly LOVED all of it. I could easily have chosen fine art, ceramics or textiles. I believe, if you’re a creative person, that’s it, you just love creating.
My paintings are bold and dramatic abstract landscapes based on the awe-inspiring views I see around me every day and the many places I love to visit, including Northumberland, the Yorkshire Dales and Moors, North Wales, the Peak District and the Lake District to name a few. I think there is a little piece of all of these places in my Art Works, all places that have definitely left their mark on me. I layer up mixed acrylics and using a variety of brushes, palette knifes, rollers and my fingers to add texture and movement to my artwork, try my best to re-create the emotions I feel when engulfed in my local, natural surroundings.
My stall will be showcasing a wide range of smaller original paintings, various prints and greetings cards. Art should be seen and what a great platform to get my work ‘out there’. Remember to support your local Artist and I hope to see you soon at one of the many wonderful Fairs and Markets across the North of England.