Mark Whippy - Figurative Painter
From Creative Connections by Mandy Jakich
March 13, 2026 · 1h 27m · Season 11 · Episode 195
About this episode
Mark Whippy discusses his journey as a figurative painter and his inspiration drawn from everyday life in Auckland.
Mark Whippy is a Kiwi-Fijian artist born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Mark’s figurative and portrait art is inspired by observing the ordinary everyday people and scenes of his environment, hoping to capture their stories and characters, finding the beauty of every day life. Mark's style is a playful blend of realism and abstraction. His focus currently has been on the urban environment of Auckland City life. As well as being a practising artist, Mark has a passion for teaching...
People in this episode
Host: Mandy Jakich
Guest: Mark Whippy
Topics covered
- figurative painting
- portrait art
- urban environment
- everyday life
- art education
Keywords
- figurative painting
- portrait art
- Auckland
- urban life
- art education
- Kiwi-Fijian artist
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland City, Kiwi-Fijian
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