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Sep 30, 20221 min read

Introducing... O C E A N U S

Artist Mandy Martin describes new underwater paintings in her OCEANUS collection.

Apr 25, 20221 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...

Apr 4, 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...

Feb 21, 20201 min read

Embracing 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...

Dec 18, 20191 min read

Commissions

One 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...

Dec 4, 20191 min read

Creating A Sense of Wonder

Taking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.

Oct 25, 20191 min read

Inspiration is everywhere this fall...

Here's a look at some of my newest work and one of the images that that inspired it.

Oct 17, 20191 min read

Connect the Dots

Making abstract art is like going on an adventure. There is very little planning up front and a whole lot of trusting the process. I...

Oct 10, 20191 min read

Letting Go of Perfection

When 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...

Jul 15, 20191 min read

Loosening Up and Going Abstract

Sometimes, giving ourselves permission to paint an abstract piece can bring release! Today I decided to make a mess on a canvas, turned...

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