Mark Windley

Mark Windley

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Mark — Ink, Time & Symbolism

Mark is a UK-based artist whose work blends fine ink technique with emotional storytelling. Known for his stippled compositions and symbolic imagery, Mark creates pieces that explore time, growth, and the quiet wisdom found in nature. His signature style—delicate black ink paired with subtle pigment—invites viewers to pause and reflect, often revealing layered meanings beneath the surface.

Drawing inspiration from personal milestones, memory, and the passage of time, Mark’s work frequently features trees, clocks, owls, and meditative figures. These motifs are not just aesthetic—they’re metaphors for resilience, transformation, and inner stillness. Each piece is meticulously crafted, often taking weeks to complete, and carries a sense of reverence for detail and depth.

Mark’s background as a prison governor informs his perspective on time, change, and human complexity. His art is both personal and universal—rooted in lived experience, yet open to interpretation. Whether creating farewell pieces for colleagues, symbolic maps for friends, or standalone works for collectors, Mark’s goal is always the same: to make meaning visible.

Quote

Time doesn’t pass - it grows. Rooted in memory, blossoming in silence.

Interests

Artistic Interests

• Fine ink illustration and stippling technique
• Symbolic and narrative art
• Nature-inspired compositions (trees, rocks, owls, water)
• Time, memory, and emotional storytelling through visual art
• Black and pink ink contrast work
• Meditative and spiritual themes in art
• Turning personal milestones into visual metaphors
• Custom commissions with poetic symbolism


Creative Passions

• Poetry and creative writing
• Designing farewell pieces and themed artwork for groups
• Fantasy maps and symbolic storytelling
• Exploring emotional depth through visual composition
• Blending humour, meaning, and detail in art


Personal Themes

• Growth, resilience, and transformation
• The passage of time and its visual representation
• Emotional connection and reflection
• Nature as metaphor
• Quiet wisdom and stillness

“I’m drawn to the quiet symbolism of nature—trees, clocks, owls, and water—and how they speak to time, memory, and emotional depth. My work blends fine ink technique with poetic storytelling, often exploring themes of growth, resilience, and reflection. I love creating custom pieces that mark milestones, celebrate relationships, and turn personal meaning into visual form.”

Accepts Commissions?

Yes
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