Hi I’m Mark, a Graphic Designer, Photographer, Illustrator, Artist, Idea creator, Web Designer… or just call me a ‘visual scientist’ operating under my creative guise of Mr Arteest from the North East coast of England.

I am also Autistic, but only discovered this in my mid thirties, and whilst this doesn’t define all aspects of me it certainly is a big part of my personality and influences all aspects of my life in a (mostly) positive way.

I began my creative journey after graduating with a degree in Graphic Design. I set-up my design studio and Contemporary Urban Art space (Kitch-en Gallery) in Middlesbrough. They were times of freedom, expression and learning within a bubble of joy and fun and everything I could have dreamed of.

In the years since then I’ve presented my photography design and artwork in exhibitions around the country; I’ve lectured at the creative institutes of The University of Teesside and Cleveland College of Art & Design (now the Northern School of Art); I’ve worked with children & young adults within school workshop environments across the North East; I’ve been creative director of the most influential independent creative writing magazine the North East has known, KENAZ; and I’ve worked with some great clients to answer graphic and web design briefs of all shapes and sizes.

I am now a dad and husband and I dedicate most of my time to being with my family as well as days out cycling, or walking along the many fine North East beaches that I live near.

I also work on all manner of creative projects that come my way, both personal and commercial.

If you ever fancy a cup of tea or coffee and a natter to discuss any creative projects feel free to contact me.

Peace, Love and squiggly lines all lining up to be as straight as possible,

Mr Arteest (Mark) x