Mark Pugh

Mark R. Pugh began creating art at a very young age but did not pursue a career as an artist until later in his adult life. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Pugh decided to change course and develop his artistic skills with help from his mentor, Jeffrey Hein. Despite his relatively short time as a working artist, Pugh has placed in numerous art competitions and shown in galleries, museums, and private collections around the world. His style infuses traditional realism with a surreal quality and elements of storytelling that allow him to explore themes of spirituality and human behavior.

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