I've been doing some form of art or another for many, many years. I graduated in Graphic Design in 1986 and, as often happens in life, I almost immediately put down my pencils and brushes after I got my diploma because school had killed my inspiration and drive, stifled me.

I devoted myself to music, to writing (I'm a French translator, that's my "real" job), to performing. But I started painting again in 2012.

I went right back to the style that I preferred back when I was in school: high-contrast black and white. Plain old black acrylic on canvas. I think I was afraid of colour. In fact, I always told people I did not feel confident around colour and math. This remains true about math.

I later decided to try my hand at a little bit of colour. I was surprised with the result! It took me a long time to find a medium that I felt was good for me - I wanted vivid colours, great coverage, and a variety of colours to choose from. The thought of mixing my own blends was just, too, well, "math-y" for me.

I decided to go with gouache. It's easy to work with, covers like a dream.

My style also evolved. I was always very rigid with myself, clean lines and all, and I decided to go against my natural tendency and be a little more fluid with the brush. As it turns out - it's lovely. A little bit more impressionistic, but every bit as eloquent.

My subjects are varied because I do quite a bit of commissions. However, I have a soft spot for Bowie, Elvis and characters that fascinate and entertain me!

I started printing some of my work to make prints available. Because I know that prints are expensive, I've made my available in two different price ranges. You can get my prints giclée printed on Hahnemuehle rag paper for a really vibrant high quality. And if you're like me and living on a budget that doesn't leave much room for art, I've also decided to offer a very affordable option, with prints professionally printed on matte paper (and by professionally, I mean I don't print them on my inkjet - I actually go through a printer). They are beautiful and crisp but not as chichi as the giclée prints.

Anyway, feel free to add me to your faves, because I will always be adding a LOT of stuff.

Also, if you want something done just for you, anyone, in any colour scheme, please just inbox me and I'll be happy to help :)

You will find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MarcusWellsArt
and on my own website at www.marcuswellsart.com

And finally, thank you for reading this probably very boring bio!