Mark Beaulieu is an American artist, photographer, writer and technology innovator whose career has encompassed painting, photography, computer software and literature. He earned a B.F.A. from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and an M.F.A. in 1972 from the University of California, Davis. Following graduate school, Beaulieu produced large-scale, airbrushed photorealist paintings depicting familiar commercial and urban environments, including coffee shops and restaurants. His early work reflected the Photorealist movement's interest in translating photographic imagery into meticulously rendered paintings. Beaulieu subsequently moved into computer technology, establishing a typesetting business and working with emerging software companies during the development of Silicon Valley. Alongside his technological career, he continued to pursue creative interests in photography and writing. His later publications include historical fiction exploring the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Beaulieu's varied career reflects an enduring interest in visual representation, technological innovation and storytelling.