Mark Beresford is a UK artist renowned for his ability to transport viewers into the vibrant worlds of his oil paintings. From fog-shrouded city streets to serene landscapes, his works evoke a multisensory experience, allowing viewers to almost hear, feel, and even smell the atmosphere he creates. Beresford’s distinctive style combines light, shape, and depth to tell a visual story, immersing the audience in the essence of a scene. Born in Germany and raised in Sheffield, Northern England, Beresford’s early memories of the industrial city deeply influence his work. He recalls the fog and lights transforming the urban landscape into silhouettes and reflections. With a background in building design and technical drafting, Beresford skillfully uses tools like palette knives, trowels, and squeegees to create texture and vertical forms that bring his compositions to life. His influences range from J.M.W. Turner’s mastery of light to Claude Monet’s use of color and Pablo Picasso’s Cubist experimentation. Beresford’s art has been exhibited in prestigious galleries across the UK, including in London, Cornwall, and the Peak District, and featured in shows such as The Affordable Art Show at Battersea and the Fresh Art Fair at Cheltenham. In 2024, he expanded internationally, with representation in galleries in Florida, Hawaii, California, and Las Vegas. He currently resides in Sheffield with his wife Mandy and their Fox Terrier, Daisy.