Mandy MartinOct 30, 20232 min readA Creative Reset - Finding FreedomThis 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 MartinMay 30, 20232 min readA Career UpdateArtists 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 MartinFeb 27, 20231 min readThe Healing Power of WaterRecently I learned there is a whole science behind the impact water has on humans. Blue Mind theory is about the numerous cognitive and...
Mandy MartinJun 30, 20222 min readThe 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 MartinOct 14, 20211 min readConnecting to NatureI 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 MartinApr 28, 20211 min readLooking Forward and Looking BackThe arrival of spring always makes me feel lighter, as the days get longer and the flowers and trees burst into bloom. The seasonal...
Mandy MartinJul 20, 20201 min readThe 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 MartinAug 13, 20192 min readMy 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 min readLet'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 11, 20191 min readWhy 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 10, 20191 min readBoundariesThe 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 MartinMay 18, 20191 min readYoga and ArtTwenty years ago I was a struggling art student, putting myself through college, and I finally changed my major to business so I could...
Mandy MartinMay 12, 20191 min readThe Woman You're BecomingThere are not a lot of voices in society that remind women to stand up for themselves.