About the Artist
Mark Campbell‑Blake (maccb71Art)
About Me — Mark Campbell‑Blake, Cardiff Based Digital Artist
Hi, I’m Mark, a self‑taught digital artist based in Cardiff, Wales. After a long career in accountancy and a difficult period of mental health recovery, I discovered a new sense of purpose through creating art. What began as a small project making postcards and canvas prints has grown into a passion for producing hand‑drawn digital artwork and digital art prints inspired by psychology, emotion, and the landscapes of Wales.
I create every piece by hand on an iPad Pro using Apple Pencil, no AI, no filters, just freehand digital painting. My work ranges from scenic Welsh landscapes to bold psychology‑inspired pieces, as well as geek‑influenced and gender & sexuality artwork. Each artwork reflects my journey, my identity, and the way I see the world.
Art became my therapy, a way to express myself, find calm, and reconnect with life. Today, under the name maccb71Art, I create digital art prints designed to evoke connection, reflection, and presence. You can explore my Psychology Portfolio, Landscape Portfolio, or browse my full collection of digital art prints in the shop.
What I Want My Art to Do
I want my art to spark imagination, create conversation, and invite connection. Whether you’re drawn to the serenity of a coastal town or the complexity of the human psyche, I hope my work gives you a moment of recognition — that quiet feeling of “yes, I know this.”
Art should make you feel something. Art should make you think. Art should make you pause.
If my work does any of those things for you, then it has done its job.
Limited Editions & Craftsmanship
All artworks are limited to a run of 100 pieces or fewer unless otherwise stated. Each print is produced to order, overseen personally by me, and shipped directly. A Certificate of Authenticity is sent separately.
This isn’t mass‑produced art. It’s personal. It’s crafted. It’s meant to be lived with.
Psychology Art Prints
Artwork that dives into emotion, memory, identity, and the unseen spaces between us.
Landscape Art Prints
Digital landscapes inspired by real places, lived moments, and the sensory weight of nature.
Ultimate Collection
Inspired by Mark’s personal feelings, emotions and physical and mental experiences
For poster versions and international orders, visit my ArtPal store. → Visit ArtPal
Window Model – A Soulful Glimpse into Stillness
By Mark Campbell-Blake (maccb71Art)
He sits in silence, framed by the world.
“Window Model” is a deeply personal, hand-drawn digital painting that captures a moment of quiet vulnerability. The figure, poised yet distant, gazes through an invisible barrier—inviting us to wonder: Is he waiting, hiding, or simply being?
Crafted entirely by hand on an iPad, this piece is part of Mark’s ongoing exploration of identity, solitude, and the quiet power of presence. The window becomes a metaphor—a boundary between the inner self and the outside gaze, between exposure and protection.
With its minimalist lines and emotional depth, “Window Model” speaks to anyone who’s ever felt seen but not understood. It’s a tribute to the quiet strength of those who hold their own space in a noisy world.
Thank you to my model Tyler Manson for inspiring the piece
Window model
My first Psychology artwork piece, and one of my best selling pieces.
From outline sketch to detailed grading through to colourisation, this emotional piece was hand-crafted on my iPad. Inspired by a long term friend, the Window Model sits contemplating - is it about the past, future or the day ahead - his thoughts between him and the view from the window.
Step into a world where engineering meets imagination with “Falkirk Wheel,” a vibrant celebration of Scotland’s iconic rotating boat lift. This artwork captures the awe-inspiring spirit of the world’s only rotating boat lift, rising gracefully from the Scottish landscape like a modern Celtic legend. Bathed in radiant color, the scene evokes the harmony of innovation and nature, echoing the wheel’s elegant, axe-inspired form and its role as a bridge between past and future. Feel the energy of moving water, the quiet strength of steel, and the enduring connection between people and place. “Falkirk Wheel” invites you to experience wonder, resilience, and the beauty of human achievement—an uplifting tribute to Scottish heritage and the power of dreams realized. Perfect for lovers of architecture, travel, and the magic of landmark moments, this piece brings the heart of Scotland’s waterways into your home.
Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel is a truly inspirational piece of millennial architecture and engineering.
While my initial drawings reflect the precision of the engineering involved in building this magnificent structure while this is softened by my use of pastel, watercolour style colours - demonstrating how the structure blends with the natural surroundings effortlessly.
“Prepared” captures the raw intensity of a moment just before action—a visual heartbeat of anticipation. This vibrant piece from the Athlete series celebrates the silent strength of readiness, where focus, fear, and fire collide. The figure, poised yet pulsing with energy, embodies the emotional weight of competition: the solitude before the sprint, the breath before the leap. With bold strokes and electrifying colour, this artwork speaks to anyone who’s ever stood on the edge of challenge, summoning courage from within. It’s not just about sport—it’s about the universal human experience of preparing to face what’s next. Whether you're an athlete, a dreamer, or someone rebuilding, “Prepared” reminds us that power lives in the pause. A perfect piece for those who value resilience, inner strength, and the beauty of becoming. Let it inspire your space with motion, meaning, and motivation.
Prepared
The preparation an athlete has put in throughout their training - weight-training, cardio, flexibility, sport specific - before the actual event all condenses into that final moment of being Prepared.
Inspired by the muscular form of this athlete, the piece reflects on the mental psyche conflicts, overlaps, integrations and measures with the physical.
