Donna L. Martin Fine Art

I had always considered myself to be a watercolor artist and to be honest, I was always boxed in by those thoughts and that particular "label".  I thought that's all I could and would ever do with my art.  Then life has a funny way of coming along and throwing you a a curve ball, or two, or three.  Some know, some don't, but I had a very dear friend that committed suicide - it will be 3 years this July.  After that happened, I lost my heart and lost my way.  I couldn't think straight and was overwhelmed with emotion.  He left me a goodbye note.  I thought I should have seen it coming.  I thought I could have stopped it if I had known.  There are so many emotions, even still.   I never thought I would pick up a brush again - and I didn't...for a long time.  Later that same year, by some divine intervention or design, I happened upon a workshop that Carol Nelson was doing on mixed media techniques.  I didn't r...

Fearless     If you’re like most people, you start out the year with the best intentions and make resolutions for the New Year.  It seems like by February, we feel like we have already slipped and by March or April, our best laid plans are past tense. Since our words give a voice to our soul, I decided that I would opt for a "word" this year instead of a resolution. I decided I would put my "word" into a piece of art, so "FEARLESS" was born.  It is meant to symbolize my heart with wings - flying fearlessly into the next great adventure!  What would your one "word" be? This original mixed media painting is 10X10X1 and is done on a cradle board. It is completed with a epoxy resin finish, eliminating the need for framing. The price is $130/free shipping within the United States. If you have comments or wish to purchase, please contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com  To purchase prints, please go to: http://fineartamer...

"Poppies"       These paintings are original watercolors of poppies.  I did them as a set, from an idea that I couldn't get out of my head.  Floral paintings alway are a challenge for me, so I decided I just needed to dig in and go for it! The originals are sold, but prints in various sizes are available at: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503

"Dreaming"      This is an original watercolor painting I did of a friend's horse.  It's always a little scary when you are trying to capture someone's pet, but I think she was pleased with how it came out.  I'm surprised I didn't put any purple in this one - I usually try and sneak it in with every piece I do! The original is sold, but prints in various sizes are available at: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503

  Gone but not Forgotten       This original watercolor painting was done from a photo I took while doing my "day job", out in the field.    The original is sold, but prints in various sizes are available at: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503

 "Infinitree"        This is an original mixed media piece that I donated to an auction to raise money for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).  It is a heavily textured piece done with burlap, tyvek, paint, and molding paste.     The original piece sold at the auction, but I would be happy to come up with someting similar if you are interested.   For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503

"Take Heart Through the Fire"   I thought it would be fun to take you through the creation of this piece, from the very beginning to the finished version!     This is how it started out - a big, white, intimidating canvas.  I added some texture with a cool stencil that I have and some molding paste.  I then started filling in some color with alcohol ink around the divets in the stencil.     I started adding more color with alcohol inks.  I also had some really cool textured cardboard that I painted with metallic bronze paint and then "rusted" with a rusting solution.  Thanks to Carol Nelson again for teaching me that trick!      I also picked up some paper from the shooting range (that is what is sitting on top and bottom of the stenciled part).  It had all these cool holes in it.  Once again, I painted it bronze and then rusted it.  I started attaching in randomly to the piece. ...

"Glow" This is my latest creation, just completed yesterday.  Orange and yellow poppies set against a heavily textured background of gray, yellow, black, and white.  Thank you to Carol Nelson for teaching me how to do mixed media.  Without her, I'm not sure I would have continued painting! This piece measures 18 X 24 X 1.5, comes ready to hang and is available for purchase. For questions, comments, or inquiry about purchasing, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503

Horse Whisper         This is an original watercolor painting titled, "Horse Whisper".  It was completed by pouring and spattering color on the page, then forming the shape of the horse.      The original is sold, but prints in various sizes are available at: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503

Dance       This is an original mixed media piece that I recently finished for a friend who just found out that she has cancer.  It is done in rich, beautiful hues of blues, yellows, gold, and white.  It is heavily textured, but graceful and soft at the same time.        The original is unavailable, but I have a similar painting in the same size and colors.  Prints in various sizes are also available at:   http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com http://donnamartinfineart.com/ My work can also be seen at: CoArt Gallery 846 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Co 80204 P: (303)573-5503