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...
Mandy MartinJul 20, 20201 minThe Need to EscapeThis year I will be expanding my collection of beach-inspired landscape paintings. A couple are already in the works, and I can't wait to s
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...
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 MartinJan 1, 20201 minWhat makes you feel alive?If a piece of art sparks something in you, that's a good sign. It's also a good sign if it intrigues you...
Mandy MartinDec 18, 20191 minCommissionsOne 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...
Mandy MartinDec 5, 20191 minCreating A Sense of WonderTaking risks, making mistakes, letting go of the rules and allowing spontaneity to thrive.
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...
Mandy MartinAug 23, 20191 minWhy Poppies?I get asked this question all the time. What led me to paint so many poppies, in so many colors, in so many different ways? Well, I love...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Mandy MartinJun 10, 20191 minBoundariesThe other day I had the privilege of hearing Elizabeth Gilbert speak at the Lehigh Valley Women's Summit. She is one of my favorite...
Mandy MartinJun 4, 20191 minThe Art of StorytellingThis painting has been accepted to "The Art of Storytelling" exhibition at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, PA. I created it in 2018, and...