"Beauty in the Brokenness", Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

Beauty in the Brokenness

“There is nothing beautiful about the wreckage of a human being.  There is nothing pretty about the damage, about pain, about heartache.  What is beautiful is their strength, their resilience, their fortitude as they display an ocean of courage when they pick through the wreckage of their life to build something beautiful, brand new, against every odd that is stacked against them.”  - Nikita Gill 

We don’t always see it in ourselves, but beauty truly can come from the brokenness.

This piece was created with layers of paper, paint, and acrylic inks.  I also added some modeling paste in certain areas on the painting, which gives it a bit of raised texture.

This piece is 20 X 20 X 1.5, created on a thick, gallery wrapped canvas.  It is available.  Please email me with questions or comments at:  saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com. 

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"Beauty in the Brokenness", Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

Beauty in the Brokenness

“There is nothing beautiful about the wreckage of a human being.  There is nothing pretty about the damage, about pain, about heartache.  What is beautiful is their strength, their resilience, their fortitude as they display an ocean of courage when they pick through the wreckage of their life to build something beautiful, brand new, against every odd that is stacked against them.”  - Nikita Gill 

We don’t always see it in ourselves, but beauty truly can come from the brokenness.

This piece was created with layers of paper, paint, and acrylic inks.  I also added some modeling paste in certain areas on the painting, which gives it a bit of raised texture.

This piece is 20 X 20 X 1.5, created on a thick, gallery wrapped canvas.  It is available.  Please email me with questions or comments at:  saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com. 

You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram:

https://www.facebook.com/donnamartinfineart/

https://www.instagram.com/donnamartinfineart/

Original Mixed Media Painting, "Blossom", by Colorado Mixed Media Artist, Donna L. Martin

Blossom

This is one of my first Mixed Media pieces titled "Blossom". This piece means alot to me - a whirlwind of emotions were poured in and and came out of this one!

I didn't want her to be "realistic", but more "whimsical".  I had a great time creating her.  I used alot of different items to create texture and depth in this piece. Her hair is made out of twine. I glued each individual piece on and painted each strand. Her wings are made out of broken glass. At first, she had dark brown eyes, but they just didn't give the viewer the effect I wanted, so I glazed green iridescent paint over the brown. Her eyes change colors between green and brown, depending on the viewers angle. I used molding paste and painted various papers to add into the composition.

Broken glass added to make "wings".

I decided I needed to add some text to complete my thoughts about this one.  I found some vintage sheet music and tore each individual letter out to complete my phrase.  Some of that old sheet music and lettering is just beautiful and I wanted to capture that.  The text reads, "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to Blossom."

  

Text from vintage sheet music.

The piece was completed with a resin coating, which made the colors and textures "pop".  It turned out to be a beautiful piece.


The original piece is sold, but prints are available in various sizes. View more of my work at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html

For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com

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Mixed Media Painting, "Blossom", by International Mixed Media Artist, Donna L. Martin

Blossom

This is one of my first Mixed Media pieces titled "Blossom". This piece means alot to me - a whirlwind of emotions were poured in and and came out of this one!

I didn't want her to be "realistic", but more "whimsical".  I had a great time creating her.  I used alot of different items to create texture and depth in this piece. Her hair is made out of twine. I glued each individual piece on and painted each strand. Her wings are made out of broken glass. At first, she had dark brown eyes, but they just didn't give the viewer the effect I wanted, so I glazed green iridescent paint over the brown. Her eyes change colors between green and brown, depending on the viewers angle. I used molding paste and painted various papers to add into the composition.

Broken glass added to make "wings".

 

I decided I needed to add some text to complete my thoughts about this one.  I found some vintage sheet music and tore each individual letter out to complete my phrase.  Some of that old sheet music and lettering is just beautiful and I wanted to capture that.  The text reads, "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to Blossom."

  



Text from vintage sheet music.

The piece was completed with a resin coating, which made the colors and textures "pop".  It turned out to be a beautiful piece.


The original piece is sold, but prints are available in various sizes. View more of my work at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html

For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com

Susan Spohn --- Lizard Laps Around the Poppy Patch

Lizard Laps Around the Poppy Patch

48 x 10

oil on board

Finished the painting with the lizards in it today.  I do like how this painting evolved. It is quite dramatic when you view it in person. I used a combination of pallet knives and brushes to create this vivid painting. A fun piece full of energy, if you are interested in purchasing, please contact me by e-mail; susanmspohn@gmail.com  

 

To see more about this piece, visit my blog: susanmspohn.blogspot.com  and visit my website too: susanmspohn.com

Susan Spohn -- Goose Circus

Goose Circus, Original Oil Painting, Geese Painting, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Whimsical Painting, Bird Art, Circus Art, Colorful Paintings

Goose Circus

6 x 12

oil on board

Here is my donation piece for the Salida Circus. These pieces must have a circus theme... and I went back to my old reliable geese to help me out in this project. If you are interested in bidding on this piece, I will post more information about the auction in March of 2012. If you are interested in having a custom painting similar to this painted for your office, home or child's room, contact me for more information. Reasonable rates and satisfaction guaranteed. Visit my blog to view more paintings: susanmspohn.blogspot.com

 

The Salida Circus will be celebrating its 5th anniversary next April. Along with a big show and parade we will be having an art show entitled "Celebrating Circus Spirit." The location of this show is to be determined, but it will be in Salida.

All art work will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Salida Circus Outreach Foundation, our 501c3 that raises money for scholarships for children to attend circus workshops, camps, etc. If you would like to contribute a work of circus art to the "Celebrating Circus Spirit" show, please contact Jennifer Dempsey at jenld68@yahoo.com . All work must be completed by March 2011.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.