In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia speaks with renowned figurative painter Mark Pugh, whose surreal and psychological works explore the human condition through symbolism, storytelling, and emotional depth. From his background in psychology to his breakthrough moment of artistic authenticity, Pugh discusses how curiosity about the human mind drives his art, merging technical mastery with narrative imagination.

About Mark PughMark Pugh is an award-winning figurative painter from Utah whose works blend realism, surrealism, and psychological narrative. Known for their emotional resonance and dreamlike quality, his paintings invite reflection on identity, connection, and the unseen layers of human experience. Pugh’s art has received multiple awards from the Portrait Society of America and is represented by Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Find his available artwork here: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/surrealism-showSubscribe to the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast for more artist interviews, cultural insights, and contemporary art discussions.This episode was hosted by gallery owner and founder Leroy Garcia, produced and edited by Leah Garcia, with original music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.Discover curated home goods and fine art prints by Blue Rain Gallery artists — only at BlueRainPrintShop.com. Bring the art you love into your everyday life.