MARK WILCOX

Mark Wilcox is a native of Northern California where he lives, works, and finds inspiration. His early education in the visual arts came from an obsession with the Golden Age book illustrators such as Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, N.C. Wyeth, and others.

He sidestepped art school for an English degree and a seven-year odyssey in Kyoto, Japan. There he developed a love for the minimalist aesthetic and a talent for illustration, becoming a regular contributor to the magazines The Kyoto Journal and Kansai Time Out.

Returning to California, Mark began a career in music technology, specializing in visual interaction design and graphic design. It was during this time that he took up oil painting, drawing inspiration from the California landscape.

Mark has developed an approach to oil that uses translucent glazes and emphasizes simplicity of design, texture, mood, and luminosity. He believes that the arts are humanity’s best hope for survival.