Mark Cudd

It's Gonna Be a Long Night (98-99 Series), Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
A young woman glances over her shoulder, her eyes radiating a mysterious gaze. She is out for the night, standing at an overlook of her town, taking in the view and the echoes of her past. City lights shimmer in the distance, adding depth and emotion to this monochrome scene.

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, woman, dress, evening, city, figurative, eyes, emotive, face, beauty, monochromatic, profile, gaze, people, modern , acrylic painting, black

It's Gonna Be a Long Night (98-99 Series)
Mark Cudd
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
24 in. h x 20 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 10 oz.