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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
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
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
Chasing 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...
Mandy Martin
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Coronavirus Update
Last 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 Martin
May 4, 20201 min read
We Need Art Now
Art can take on so many forms. There's the traditional framed painting on the wall, or the handmade pottery vase holding a bunch of...
Mandy Martin
Mar 15, 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...
Mandy Martin
Feb 21, 20201 min read
I'm in it for the process
I 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 Martin
Jan 30, 20201 min read
Creating A Sense of Wonder
Taking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.
Mandy Martin
Dec 4, 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.
Mandy Martin
Oct 25, 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...
Mandy Martin
Oct 17, 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...
Mandy Martin
Oct 10, 20191 min read
Committing to a Studio Practice
It is so much fun to see the likes and comments piling up on social media! It's an instant pleasure shot to the brain, but I often catch...
Mandy Martin
Sep 22, 20191 min read
My Story: Behind the Scenes
Have you ever wondered how people get started with an art career? It was a bit of a mystery to me until I started following a path toward...
Mandy Martin
Aug 13, 20192 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...
Mandy Martin
Jul 15, 20191 min read
Why Birds Sing
"Do you know why birds sing just before dawn? Scientists believe it's to tell their mates they made it through the night, as a way of...
Mandy Martin
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Courage to Show Up
Living a creative life can be intimidating, a path wrought with self doubt and fear. So one of my core values has become courage. Courage...
Mandy Martin
Jun 28, 20191 min read
Still I Rise
Sometimes a painting takes me on a journey, and this was one of those. I approached this canvas with a desire to stay open and see where...
Mandy Martin
Jun 23, 20191 min read
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