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 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 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 MartinDec 5, 20191 minCreating A Sense of WonderTaking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.
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 22, 20191 minCommitting to a Studio PracticeIt 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 MartinAug 13, 20192 minMy Story: Behind the ScenesHave 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 MartinJul 15, 20191 minLoosening Up and Going AbstractSometimes, giving ourselves permission to paint an abstract piece can bring release! Today I decided to make a mess on a canvas, turned u...
Mandy MartinJul 11, 20191 minWhy 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 say...
Mandy MartinJun 28, 20191 minCourage to Show UpLiving 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 MartinJun 24, 20191 minStill I RiseSometimes 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 ...