Born in Bulgaria in 1965. Kolio spent much of his earlier years training in formal art.  He studied at the School of Fine Art and Design and The Academy of Fine Art in Bulgaria. He later moved to London, England where he showed his work at various exhibitions and lived in Italy for a period of time where he studied classical painting and techniques.

The artist was commissioned to paint “trompe loeil murals” and classic portraits for private buyers in England, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.

His portfolio features many different styles of work revealing his extensive knowledge of many art techniques and mediums including acrylic, oil, pastel and water colour.

Marko emphasizes the universal nature of art, a language that crosses all borders and cultures containing both raw energy and physical imagery.