The theme most frequently found in my work is Discovering Treasures Within … bringing order to chaos to reveal delights within shape and color. My artistic passion is about coaxing blasts of color into images capable of evoking strong emotional responses. Color is my cornerstone. More than any other element, color fuels my creativity. I hope people will notice which colors cause their heart to quicken and take pleasure in that feeling. When creating something beautiful I believe that my images, as well as the joy resulting from those images, have the potential to positively counter negativity. I believe that color can heal. I believe that color can be spiritual. Earth seems to be in a bit of trouble. I’m not certain how much trouble, but agree with comments I’ve heard about the Earth being akin to a sick child. We must not walk away. We must aggressively tend to the fever. Now, more than ever, it is important that art and creativity be accessible to everyone in order to help combat the confusion and complexities gripping our little planet. I hope my creative spirit will encourage positive energy. Painting is my way of tending to the fever. A wise and dear friend told me: “Keep up the great work of creativity–the honoring of the wondrous Spirit within. I will do my very best.
2008
Coastline Community Art Gallery, “Drawing Extended”, Huntington Beach, CA
Wells Fargo, “Bank on Art,” (with Community Arts Projects & Southern California Artists), Laguna Beach, CA
Silent Auction, Women for Women International, Fundraiser, “A Taste of Humanity”, Del Mar, CA
Aliso Viejo Library, Solo Show, Aliso Viejo, CA
Judicate West, Corporate Gallery Installation, Santa Ana, CA
Merrill Corporation, Permanent Collection, Corporate Gallery, Irvine, CA
Merrill Corporation, Corporate Gallery, Irvine, CA
Long Beach Arts, “A Celebration of Color”, Long Beach, CA
2005 - 2007
Lauryn Taylor Gallery, “Holiday Lites”, Group Exhibit, Carmel, CA
2nd City Council Gallery, “Dia de los Muerto:s, (“Tia de la Catrina” Third in Show & selected for invitation), Long Beach
Bistango Gallery Studio, (“Alibi” selected as image for show invitation), Irvine, CA
Merrill Corporation, Corporate Gallery Installation, Irvine, CA
Signature Café, Solo Exhibit, Irvine, CA
Borders Bookstore, Solo Exhibit, Crystal Court-South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
HB Art League, Fall Show, (2005, 2007) (“Agito I” awarded Third in Oils/Acrylics division), Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach City Hall, Solo Exhibit, Huntington Beach, CA
Marriott Hotel, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Whittier Law School, Solo Exhibit, Santa Ana, CA
Huntington Beach Art Center, “Centered on the Center”, Huntington Beach, CA
Long Beach Arts, “National Juried Exhibition”, Long Beach, CA
Studio M, Open House, Fountain Valley, CA
Affiliations
Southern California Artists, 2nd City Council Gallery, Long Beach Arts, Huntington Beach Art League
Press Coverage
Los Caballeros News “On the Move”, “Painting and Pilates”, June 2008
OC Register, “Avid Painter, Marie Martin”, by Eva Kilgore, May 2008
Long Beach Press Telegram, “Off the Beaten Path” by Shirle Gottlieb, January 2008
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