About Mark Budd

A lively cartoon scene inside a cozy wood-paneled restaurant filled with anthropomorphic frogs and lizards enjoying food, drinks, and playing music, with some frogs playing guitar, others cooking, and frogs and lizards conversing at tables.

Mark Budd is an accomplished Australian artist based in Manly, Sydney. Born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), he was raised in a creative environment and inspired from an early age by his mother’s paintings and their meticulous attention to detail.

Mark’s work blends imaginative surrealism with the natural beauty of coastal landscapes, capturing energy and movement through vibrant colour, bold composition, and playful storytelling. Living by Sydney’s beaches, the ocean and surrounding coastal environment strongly influence his artistic practice.

Extremely versatile, Mark creates original artworks, fine art prints, murals, and commissioned pieces ranging from iconic Sydney scenes to imaginative, narrative-driven compositions. His work appeals to art collectors, interior spaces, private clients, and businesses across Australia and internationally.

Recognised within the Australian art scene for his versatility and originality, Mark consistently brings each client’s vision to life with precision, creativity, and attention to detail across a wide range of commissions..