Born in 1962, Marc Yeats is a self-taught artist and composer whose work intricately connects both disciplines. His compositions influence his painting techniques, while his visual art inspires his musical creations. Yeats explores the representation of surfaces in sound, colour, form, and texture, drawing inspiration from geological processes and diverse English landscapes. 

His artistic influences range from classic artists like Van Gogh and Turner to modern figures such as Pollock and Bacon. Yeats primarily works with oils, acrylics and mixed media, focusing on the interplay of light, shadow and atmosphere in landscapes. He abandoned realistic depiction in his twenties, opting instead to capture impressions and memories through bold, gestural mark-making. Yeats's creative process is spontaneous and fluid; he allows his work to emerge organically rather than starting with a specific subject. This approach involves layering materials until recognizable forms develop, which he then refines to resonate with his memories.

In addition, Yeats is an accomplished composer. His music has been performed by notable ensembles like the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3. He is also a published author, with works discussing his artistic practice and a recent collection of over 230 poems reflecting on his experiences as an artist.