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...
top of page
BLOG
Search
Mandy Martin
Aug 13, 20192 min read
My Story: Behind the Scenes
Have 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 Martin
Jul 30, 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 23, 20191 min read
What is art?
Some would say that art is expression. It's a way of sharing how we see the world, an extension of self expression. Others would say that...
Mandy Martin
Jul 15, 20191 min read
Loosening Up and Going Abstract
Sometimes, giving ourselves permission to paint an abstract piece can bring release! Today I decided to make a mess on a canvas, turned...
Mandy Martin
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Why 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 Martin
Jun 28, 20191 min read
Courage to Show Up
Living 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 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 10, 20191 min read
Boundaries
The 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 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 21, 20191 min read
Live Every Moment
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver I first heard this quote about nine years ago....
Mandy Martin
May 18, 20191 min read
Yoga and Art
Twenty years ago I was a struggling art student, putting myself through college, and I finally changed my major to business so I could...
Mandy Martin
May 12, 20191 min read
The Woman You're Becoming
There are not a lot of voices in society that remind women to stand up for themselves.
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 6, 20191 min read
These Mini Canvas Paintings Are Earth Friendly
Friends have been remarking on how incredibly detailed the birds are in my new mini canvases. They really are so sweet, and I love the...
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...
JOIN MANDY'S NEWSLETTER
Selecting a new piece of art to brighten your space is an exciting adventure!
Join Mandy's Newsletter and get the guide to pick the perfect piece.
bottom of page