The Sensuality of Flowers
When I was a child, my mother kept luxurious flower beds (she still does a fair bit of flower gardening today). During the hot days of...
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Mandy Martin
Jul 12, 20232 min read
The Meaning of Poppies
I'm often asked why I paint poppies, and the short answer is simply that I love them! There are of course deeper reasons I return to this...
Mandy Martin
Dec 21, 20222 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
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Feeling It All
Mandy Martin creates expressive paintings reflecting a sense of freedom and wonder.
Mandy Martin
Dec 7, 20211 min read
New Home Decor and Gift Collection
You're invited to join me for the launch of my brand-new Home Décor and Gift Collection at Domaci in downtown Bethlehem. Stop by and say...
Mandy Martin
Jan 26, 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
Sep 29, 20201 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
May 4, 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
Sep 22, 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
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Why 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 Martin
Jun 23, 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 4, 20191 min read
The Art of Storytelling
This painting has been accepted to "The Art of Storytelling" exhibition at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, PA. I created it in 2018, and...
Mandy Martin
May 10, 20191 min read
Waking Up to Spring
These deep purple poppies would feel like velvet in the palm of your hand. The canvas is dripping with sunlight like a warm day in May.
Mandy Martin
May 3, 20191 min read
I Love Painting Flowers
Close ups of flowers are so sensual to me. Their literal purpose is reproduction, all of that temporal beauty with the sole aim of...
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