Mark Rothko

I've always liked the paintings of Mark Rothko, as they have a kind mysticism and intensity to them, and are reminiscent of landscapes with with a deep psychological element.


The colours have a kind of thickness and substance to them, and despite often being very opaque, they seem to have a kind of depth, and you get the sense that you can move through them in some way.

He uses quite simple colour schemes, but uses them evocatively, especially his red and black pieces.