Artist Mark Sargent was born in Buffalo, NY, and grew up in Egypt. He studied modern art and art history at the University of Fine Arts in Cairo. Mark's grandfather was one of the pioneers who founded modern Egyptian art, and Mark fondly remembers growing up and admiring his paintings. Mark's skill set developed by studying Old Master paintings in museums around the world. Mark finds inspiration from nature and the world around him, such as everyday events and details that most people would miss. Mark enjoys using oils for his art.