Mandy MartinJan 11 minNew Year, New PerspectiveWhile we may be ready to put 2020 behind us, I want to offer another perspective. We learned so many important things the past year, and ...
Mandy MartinSep 29, 20201 minHow to Choose a PaintingOne question I'm asked all the time is whether a painting will look good in a certain space. Today, I want to share some answers that will h
Mandy MartinSep 8, 20201 minChasing the Muse"Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decides if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While th...
Mandy MartinJul 20, 20201 minThe Need to EscapeThis year I will be expanding my collection of beach-inspired landscape paintings. A couple are already in the works, and I can't wait to s
Mandy MartinMay 13, 20201 minMusings from LockdownWe've been under "Stay at Home" orders for 60 days now, and I want to record some of what I'm experiencing. What I'm enjoying right now i...
Mandy MartinMay 4, 20201 minCoronavirus UpdateLast week we lost a member of our extended family to COVID-19. While I wasn’t very close to this person, I’m still feeling the loss. The ...
Mandy MartinApr 14, 20201 minThe Hope of SpringWe have been self-quarantined for 31 days now due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Where I live we are still able to safely get outdoors for w...
Mandy MartinMar 15, 20201 minWe Need Art NowArt can take on so many forms. There's the traditional framed painting on the wall, or the handmade pottery vase holding a bunch of flowe...
Mandy MartinFeb 21, 20201 minEmbracing Failure"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison Can we just come out and say that any creative endeavor...
Mandy MartinJan 31, 20201 minI'm in it for the processI make art because I am in it for the work, for the process, to connect with the mystical muse of inspiration and allow it to flow
Mandy MartinJan 13, 20201 minMindfulnessCan we talk about mindfulness? It has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and regulate emotions. Definitely something I can use ...
Mandy MartinJan 1, 20201 minWhat makes you feel alive?If a piece of art sparks something in you, that's a good sign. It's also a good sign if it intrigues you...
Mandy MartinDec 18, 20191 minCommissionsOne of my favorite things to do is create a piece of art for a specific space. I love to look at the colors in a room, the style of furni...
Mandy MartinDec 5, 20191 minCreating A Sense of WonderTaking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.
Mandy MartinNov 22, 20191 minCollaborating to Create ArtOne of my favorite things to do is create a piece of art for a specific space. When I was taking fine art classes in college, I actually ...
Mandy MartinNov 8, 20191 minPortals to Another WorldMy painting process has always involved a lot of layering. Now more than ever, I am enjoying the possibilities brought by my layering tec...
Mandy MartinOct 25, 20191 minInspiration is everywhere this fall...Here's a look at some of my newest work and one of the images that that inspired it.
Mandy MartinOct 17, 20191 minConnect the DotsMaking abstract art is like going on an adventure. There is very little planning up front and a whole lot of trusting the process. I migh...
Mandy MartinOct 10, 20191 minLetting Go of PerfectionWhen I look at a piece of art, I love seeing the brushstrokes and slightly imperfect lines. It reminds me that a human being made the wor...
Mandy MartinSep 27, 20191 minLearning and Discovering New ThingsAfter spending the past nine months focused on botanical art, especially my beloved poppies, I've felt things shift this fall. So I am em...