About the artist

“Spray painting isn’t easy, but anyone can do it—as long as you enjoy it.” Marcus Wedman lives in Drachten, in the north of the Netherlands, and has been working with spray cans for over 35 years. With a strong passion for drawing and painting, he was introduced to spray painting in the early 1990s, partly through friends who were active in the graffiti scene. He soon discovered that graffiti goes far beyond merely putting swear words on walls: well-executed graffiti can even help prevent vandalism. In addition to working with spray cans, he also became familiar with airbrushing—a small paint gun that produces similar results on a smaller scale. The combination of these two techniques led to the creation of photorealistic work. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Art & Design at the Northern University of Applied Sciences in Leeuwarden, Marcus Wedman worked as a full-time graphic designer and DTP specialist at the renowned advertising agency Norddesign in Drachten (1998–2013). The experience he gained there is reflected in his graffiti work. Conversely, the knowledge of typography, geometry, and color he acquired in the graffiti scene has proven invaluable in the world of graphic design. In 2011, he registered with the Chamber of Commerce as a self-employed professional. Since July 2013, he has been working fully independently as a special paint artist and graphic designer. Today, in his workshop, he experiments with new techniques which, in combination with spray cans, airbrush, and brush, result in surprising and striking imagery. The outcome is a unique blend of graffiti, photorealism, and expressive extravagance.

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