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 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 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 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 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 MartinJul 30, 20191 minLet's Talk About MindfulnessI'm sitting on my screen porch as I write this, with our rescue dog Daisy lounging beside me. It's going to be a hot July day in southeas...
