Born and raised in England, Mark Armstrong is a painter who currently lives in the South of France. Influenced by artists like Sargent, Turner and Van Gogh, Mark's fascination with art started from a very early age. In particular, his fascination with the human form has stuck with him to current day. His work derives from experimenting with portraiture clashed with different ideas to give his works a unique twist. "I start out rigid to ensure technically it's right. Then as I progress, I look for boundaries to push," he says.