Marcus Callum Art

03/05/2026

Meg. Oil on linen.

There's a point in every portrait where the paint stops being paint and starts looking back at you.

Original painting by Marcus Callum.

15/05/2025

EXCITING NEWS! 🎨 My painting "The Green Man" has been selected for the London Art Biennale 2025!

I'm honoured to be included among 350 artists from 60 nations at this prestigious international showcase. The exhibition runs July 17-20 at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London.

This selection marks an important milestone in my artistic journey, and I'm looking forward to sharing this experience with all of you who have supported my work!

If you'll be in London during the exhibition, I hope you can stop by to see "The Green Man" in person. I'd love to hear what you think!

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the date.

26/03/2025

🎨✨ BIG NEWS! My painting "Still Life with Wine, Eggs & Buddha" has been selected as a finalist in the inaugural Tartget Painting Prize 2025!

Out of hundreds of submissions, my work was chosen by an incredible jury of 22 distinguished artists, critics, and collectors. I'm honoured to be among 70 exceptional artists featured in the exhibition at the historic Ateneo de Madrid from June 5-12, 2025.

A huge congratulations to all my fellow finalists! Each artwork represents an incredible journey of creativity, passion, and artistic vision.

The prize competition is truly exciting, with over €30,000 in awards waiting to be announced on May 13th. Just happy to have my work recognised alongside such talented artists.

Curious to see the incredible artwork? You can view all the finalists' works at:

https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/index.php/expo-ateneo-de-madrid/

You can see my painting here:

https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/?artworks=still-life-with-wine-eggs-and-buddha

If you're in Madrid, I'd love for you to see the exhibition in person at the Ateneo de Madrid.

Stay tuned for more updates! 🖌️🏆

31/01/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨
I've been featured in an article about York Open Studios alongside some incredibly talented artists! 🎨🏡 This annual event is a rare chance for the public to step inside artists' studios, see where the magic happens, and get up close with original artworks in a relaxed, welcoming space.
York has such a rich creative community, and I’m thrilled to be part of it. If you’ve ever been curious about my process, my inspirations, or just want to chat about art, this is the perfect opportunity!
📅 Save the dates!
🗓 April 5–6 & April 12–13
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM
📖 Check out the article here:
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/york-artists-open-doors-public-123900315.html
🎨 Want to explore all the artists taking part? Check out the full list on the York Open Studios website: 👉 https://yorkopenstudios.co.uk/artists-makers/
If you love art, make sure to come along and say hello! 😊
(Planning to visit? Let me know in the comments!)

26/01/2025

You know how sometimes the best things in life come from our kids making friends? That's exactly how this story began - when our Elvis met PK at Peck Slip School in Battery Park. Those New York days were already special, with Vanessa, our boys and I there while I chased my art school dreams at the New York Academy of Art, but watching these school friendships blossom into family connections just made everything richer. That's how we got to know Danielle, Marc and their daughter PK - through those school pick-ups and drop-offs that turned into real friendship.

So when Danielle shared this photo with me, it felt even more meaningful. It wasn't going to become just any portrait - this was PK, Elvis's friend, this wonderful little girl we'd watched growing up alongside our own son in the busy heart of New York. Each brushstroke felt like I was painting not just her thoughtful expression, but all those shared memories of our families' time together.

I kept imagining Marc's face when he'd see it - how this surprise would mean so much more because of all those layers of connection: the kids' friendship, our New York chapter with Vanessa and Elvis, those precious Battery Park days. There's something so special about art that comes from real life like this, you know? When it's not just a portrait, but a whole web of friendships and memories captured on canvas.

26/01/2025

Reflecting on my journey as a finalist on Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year in 2018. Painting Claire Skinner at the Wallace Collection was an unforgettable experience that pushed my artistic boundaries. Grateful for the challenges and growth this opportunity provided. 🎨

Read more about my experience here:

From perfectionist to TV artist: My journey of painting under pressure and embracing imperfection.

25/10/2024

The Archibald Prize was a game-changer for me. I was just finding my feet as an artist, when I was selected as a finalist. It was a complete surprise, but a welcome one. Sometimes, you need that external validation to truly believe in your path.