Mark Cudd

5 a.m. In the Sky (98-99 Series), Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Soft light falls across a young woman's face, revealing emotion through deep shadows and piercing eyes. The monochrome palette adds a quiet intensity to the piece. Artist Mark Cudd painted the scene from a fever dream while doing early morning sit-ups.

About the Artist
Artist Mark Cudd creates monochromatic portraits that explore the emotional layers of memory and the human experience. “My work should remind you of something,” says Mark. His paintings often stir a quiet sense of nostalgia, aiming to establish a dialogue based on common experiences, fears, ideas, and memories. Primarily self-taught, Mark draws from 20th-century photography—old family albums, found images, and his own snapshots—to shape stories that feel both familiar and imagined. His process blends multiple techniques and styles within a single image, giving each piece a distinct rhythm and psychological depth.

Words that describe this painting: monochrome, portrait, girl, woman, melancholy, sad, eyes, face, wistful, ghost, longing, morning, memory, love`, gaze, people, modern , acrylic painting, black

5 a.m. In the Sky (98-99 Series)
Mark Cudd
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
10 in. h x 8 in. w x .62 in. d
0 lbs. 4 oz.