Rowney Art & Leather​

Mark Rowney
​A brief history

I was born in Middlesbrough in 1962. Brought up on a
'Ranch' in my beloved Weardale, Co. Durham. I studied
at Maidstone, Kent and St.Martins in London. After 
several years working as an illustrator for a varied
assortment of Newpapers and publishers in London and NewYork I started to work and develop my skills with leather.
During this time I began producing accessories and objet d'art for Paul Smith on 5th Avenue. I also started working as a designer for a soft furnishings company, spending time in India as an embroidary designer.
After many years abroad, I returned to the family farm in the hills of the Durham Dales where I persue my love of nature and the Art of leather carving and sculpture. Most importantly I married the love of my life, Mary in 2012 ... my greatest supporter.
I have exhibited both leather work and paintings across Britain. My work is collected at home and internationally.
I spend my days producing work that is inspired by the creatures, trees and meadows that surround me.

'To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower'
William Blake

'' My influences are the Bees that sting me, the midges that bite me and the birds that sing so sweetly''

Please check out my 'Paintings website at,
www.rowneyart.com

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