Author Archives: Mark

About Mark

I'm an artist from Manchester, England. You can find my writing, photography, music, painting and designs on my blog, thevibes.me and my portfolio and shop at markwallis.me

Daft Punk – Random Access Memories

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Mark

Hop on over to High Tunes to stream the new album for free!

Categories: Design, Music, Random, Vibe Monitor | Tags: Daft Punk, dance, free, High Tunes, iTunes, Mark Wallis, new album, pop, Random Access Memories, streaming, The Vibes | 1 Comment

Mrs Madrigal’s Postcard From Barbary Lane

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Mark

Here’s the latest in my Postcards From Barbary Lane series. This time it’s Anna Madrigal, inspirational, enigmatic and eternally quotable. The most ingenious character in modern fiction is about to star in Armistead Maupin’s upcoming novel The Days of Anna Madrigal, and I did this digital painting to whet your appetite…

There are two other Postcards in the series, Mona and that gorgeous old house itself, Number 28 and if that isn’t enough, check out my special Tales of the City page for artwork and features.

Categories: Art, Design, Random, Vibe Monitor | Tags: Armistead Maupin, books, digital painting, fiction, Graphic Design, Mark Wallis, Mrs. Madrigal, Olympia Dukakis, Postcards From Barbary Lane, Tales of the City, writing | 4 Comments

Sunshine and Dandelions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mark

Dandelion. It’s my new favourite word – bounces like Tigger and isn’t afraid to wear a silly hat. I want to be a dandelion…

These are some of the views I stole on a walk round Chorltonville yesterday, drenched in summer sun and everything turning green around us. Doesn’t Manchester scrub up well on a hot day? Continue reading →

Categories: Photography, Random, Travel, Vibe Monitor | Tags: architecture, Chorlton, Chorlton Green, conservation area, flowers, Horse and Jockey, Manchester, Mark Wallis, nature, The Vibes, Tigger | 6 Comments

Connect with The Vibes on Facebook

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Mark

Click on the image to like The Vibes on Facebook, for exclusive updates and the finest free chill out music from High Tunes, my amazing online jukebox.

Categories: Art, Design, Music, Photography, Random, Travel, Vibe Monitor | Tags: Facebook, High Tunes, Mark Wallis, The Vibes | Leave a comment

Postcards From Barbary Lane – The House

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mark

The first view of Number 28 Barbary Lane is a magical thing. Mary Anne Singleton is almost like Alice going down the rabbit hole, as she enters the leafy courtyard and the mystery of her future vanishes. Maupin’s words build intrigue, weaving a fable of San Francisco, compulsive for adventurers and dreamers alike.