Mark R. Pugh

Mark R. Pugh began creating art at a very young age but has only recently pursued it as a full time profession. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UVU, Mark decide to develop his artistic skills with help from his mentor and cousin, Jeffrey Hein.  Despite his short time as a working artist he has already gained notable national and international recognition. His style infuses traditional realism with a surreal dreamlike quality that allows him to explore concepts of psychology and spirituality.

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