Mark Zanker

Born in Bristol, England, Mark now lives in Wexford, Ireland, where his work can be seen in local galleries and exhibitions. He mostly paints in oils.

Although Mark considers himself a professional artist, he previously chose a quite different career path. Deciding whether to enrol in art college or enlist in the British Royal Air Force, Mark chose the latter. What followed was an exciting 19 years as a military officer and fighter pilot, flying in the world famous Red Arrows aerobatic team during the mid-90s. In 2000 he left the military and continued his aviation career as a Captain flying the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet right up to his retirement from aviation in 2021. Despite not being formally trained as an artist Mark has continued throughout to pursue his passion for painting and drawing.