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A Creative Reset - Finding Freedom
This summer, I came upon my 5 year anniversary of making bold, vibrant paintings on canvas. I found myself tired and in need of a...
Mandy Martin
Oct 30, 20232 min read
The Sensuality of Flowers
When I was a child, my mother kept luxurious flower beds (she still does a fair bit of flower gardening today). During the hot days of...
Mandy Martin
Sep 29, 20232 min read
The Meaning of Poppies
I'm often asked why I paint poppies, and the short answer is simply that I love them! There are of course deeper reasons I return to this...
Mandy Martin
Jul 12, 20232 min read
A Career Update
Artists are always faced with a question: How much pressure should I put on my art to support me? It’s amazing to pursue your creative...
Mandy Martin
May 30, 20232 min read
The Healing Power of Water
Recently I learned there is a whole science behind the impact water has on humans. Blue Mind theory is about the numerous cognitive and...
Mandy Martin
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Justice Grows in the Garden
As a child, I loved reading books with rich illustrations. Finding hidden imagery in art has always fascinated me. So I welcome you to look
Mandy Martin
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Introducing... O C E A N U S
Artist Mandy Martin describes new underwater paintings in her OCEANUS collection.
Mandy Martin
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Feeling It All
Mandy Martin creates expressive paintings reflecting a sense of freedom and wonder.
Mandy Martin
Sep 5, 20221 min read
The Woman You're Becoming
"The woman you're becoming will cost you people, relationships, spaces and material things. Choose her over everything." - unknown This...
Mandy Martin
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Sing us the Chorus: The Meaning Behind Repetition in Art and Biophilic Design
This is a beautiful guest post written by Jaimee Schwartz, Creative Designer at Lotus + Lilac Design Studio, for the Lotus + Lilac H A B...
Mandy Martin
May 30, 20222 min read
Whimsical Landscapes
When I'm not painting flowers, I work on fun landscape paintings. I really enjoy this process, which usually begins with very little...
Mandy Martin
Apr 25, 20221 min read
What Makes Us Feel Alive
April is finally here! All around us, the earth is waking up from the sleep of winter. Lately I've been thinking about what makes us feel...
Mandy Martin
Apr 4, 20221 min read
New Home Decor and Gift Collection
You're invited to join me for the launch of my brand-new Home Décor and Gift Collection at Domaci in downtown Bethlehem. Stop by and say...
Mandy Martin
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Connecting to Nature
I feel so connected to nature when I paint. There's a freedom in the way a body of water moves, the way a hillside emerges. A swoosh of...
Mandy Martin
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Time to Play!
If you look at kids in kindergarten, they may have several table activities to choose from. They start painting a picture, and when they...
Mandy Martin
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Sunflowers
I've been making new sunflower paintings, inspired by a collector who commissioned a sunflower piece for his wife's birthday. Here's a...
Mandy Martin
Jul 7, 20211 min read
Looking Forward and Looking Back
The arrival of spring always makes me feel lighter, as the days get longer and the flowers and trees burst into bloom. The seasonal...
Mandy Martin
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Capturing Inspiration
One night a few weeks ago I had some kind of stomach bug. It kept me up until nearly midnight, and I was so exhausted. When I finally...
Mandy Martin
Jan 26, 20211 min read
New Year, New Perspective
While 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 Martin
Jan 1, 20211 min read
How to Choose a Painting
One 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 Martin
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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