Mark Holden Biography

Mark Holden was born in Glasgow in 1962 and educated at Edinburgh University, Mark's passion for art started at school where he developed his drawing and painting techniques. He has maintained a love of art and has now established himself as a serious artist, using colour and texture in different ways to portray his compositions.

Mark Holden CV

Mark has successfully sold work through a number of galleries in Scotland and has undertaken commissions to clients requirements. Mark uses colour and texture in his paintings to portray his compositions. Based in Kilconquhar, Fife he has the perfect access to several of his favourite subjects like St Andrews & Elie of which he tries to capture in all their variety.

He received a Judges commendation from Shell Expo at Kirkcaldy Exhibition in 2003 and has undertaken commissions for several private clients with many paintings now residing abroad.

His work has been exhibited at the Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy Art Gallery & Museum, Jerdan Gallery in Crail and at the Eduardo Allessandro Gallery in Broughty Ferry amongst many others. He received a Judges commendation from Shell Expo at Kirkcaldy Exhibition in 2003 and has undertaken commissions for several.

His work has also been donated to leading Charities including Scottish International Relief and "Maggies" Kirkcaldy Hospice Project.

His Christian faith is an important part of his life, it shapes his approach to life and his approach to his work. A number of artists have inspired Mark ranging from Monet and John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo). Demand for his work already exceeds supply.