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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Let's Talk About Mindfulness
I'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...
Mandy Martin
Jul 30, 20191 min read
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