Mark Bush

Mark Bush

Painting / Visual Arts

As I continue to explore portraiture I am beginning to understand the importance of the image. From the first impression, whether it be striking or inviting, to later contemplation, the image itself becomes one captured moment used to communicate a whole story. I have recently been captivated by the portrait photography of Richard Avedon. His emphasis on texture records the reality of his model in almost unflattering detail. Relying on the unbiased eye of the camera, I also utilize the textures in my portraits to depict human truths like age, imperfection, and vulnerability. I focus on light as it falls on these surfaces to further convey the mood and tone of the stories I am telling.