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

Beautifully Broken

21.5 X 10.5 (at highest point in the middle)

Original art

Mixed Media/Assemblage on cradle boards

In our journeys, there are usually broken pieces.  People we’ve loved and lost, friends who have been in our lives for a season, families torn apart.  These are our stories.  These are the layers of our lives.  These broken pieces make us who we are, who we become.  What we do with those broken pieces is up to us.  We have the choice to create new stories, to try again.  Our wings may be tattered and worn, but they are ours and they can still fly.  We are all beautifully broken.  The doorknob in this piece represents old doors closing and new ones opening.  The background was created using pieces of a vintage world atlas, representing the layers of our lives and our journeys.  The wings were bathed in resin to finish this piece.

This piece is sold, but commissions are welcome.  Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments!

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Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 2” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

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Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 1” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

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

Uncaged

This is an original mixed media piece. It was created using inks, paint, paper, molding paste, and gold mica flakes. It was finished with a beautiful resin coating, which makes the colors "pop" and eliminates the need for framing.

This piece is sold, but commissions are welcome.  Please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com

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

"Breathe"

This is a small, original mixed media/abstract piece that I just completed.  These abstract works cause me to stretch and reach beyond my comfort zone, which I think is a good thing.  I am still learning and growing within this style, but I love it so much.

This painting is available.  It is an 8 X 8, mounted on a 1.5" deep cradle board.  Feel free to contact me at saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.

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

"Breathe"

This is a small, original mixed media/abstract piece that I just completed.  These abstract works cause me to stretch and reach beyond my comfort zone, which I think is a good thing.  I am still learning and growing within this style, but I love it so much.

This painting is available.  It is an 8 X 8, mounted on a 1.5" deep cradle board.  Feel free to contact me at saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.

www.donnamartinfineart.com

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Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 2” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

Click HERE to purchase.

Visit http://gerricalpin.com to view my paintings, apparel and jewelry.

Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 1” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

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Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art, Nature “Night Glow” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

  10"x8"x.5  Acrylic on Canvas /sold

  Commissions welcome.

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Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 2” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

Click HERE to purchase.

Visit http://gerricalpin.com to view my paintings, apparel and jewelry.

Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 1” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

Click HERE to purchase.

Visit http://gerricalpin.com to view my paintings, apparel and jewelry.

Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 2” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

Click HERE to purchase.

Visit http://gerricalpin.com to view my paintings, apparel and jewelry.

Mixed Media, Contemporary Abstract Art “CANYON LAND # 1” by Contemporary Artist Gerri Calpin

10"x10"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas

Collage, acrylic paint, ink, clay medalion on 8x8 canvas with black painted sides set in a black wood float frame.

Finished size: 10"×10"×2".  

$250.00

Click HERE to purchase.

Visit http://gerricalpin.com to view my paintings, apparel and jewelry.

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

"Humble Beginnings"

This piece was created because of my Brother.  He's followed me along on this "journey".  He told me that I should paint "BIG".  This painting is a result of that effort!  It seemed like it took me forever.  I stressed over it, then enjoyed it, then questioned everything about it.  This is the end result. 

I thought about this painting as a "beginning" of sorts.  By that I thought about symbolizing a young couple starting their own family.  In another new beginning of sorts, It could  symbolize a new beginning as an "empty nester".  Both of those scenarios are big, huge, sometimes scary, unknown adventures.  Both are humbling, full of learning and experiencing a new season in life.  For a new family, it's full of anticipation and expectation.  For a family with children leaving home, it could be grieving and figuring out how to parent in a different way.  It's hard to watch your babies leave the nest and make a new life on their own.  The couple expecting a new baby has to learn how to remain a couple when times are hard and their focus is no longer solely on each other.  The couple letting go of grown children have to relearn how to be a couple, yet still find their own individual paths.  Needless to say, it's complicated.

Close up of Leaves and Texture Detail

Close up of Nest

The nest is made from Pine Needles and a stencil.  It was not easy gluing all of these tiny little needles on to the canvas, but I sure do like how it turned out. 

Detail of the Aspen Trees

Even though life is complicated and there are different seasons, we can always look forward to new beginnings.  I've learned that even when things come to an end, it signifies the beginning of something else.  We just have to be open to whatever is next. Life is always an adventure, so let's learn to enjoy the journey and see where it takes us!

This painting was created with painted papers, stencils, pine needles, vintage sheet music, and of course, layers and layers of paint!  It measures 36X36 and is on gallery wrapped canvas.  It is finished with a resin coating, which makes the colors "pop" and eliminates the need for framing.  This piece comes ready to hang.

For comments, questions, or if you are interested in purchasing, please email me at:
saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com.

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“Forever”, Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

"Forever"

This is a little mixed media piece, 6 X 6, that I created around Valentine's Day.  I used vintage sheet music from Romeo and Juliet, painted paper, wood, and paint.  I applied resin to the finished piece and it turned out beautiful!

This piece is sold, but send me an email if you'd like me to create something special for you or someone you love.  Comments are always welcome!

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“She Decided to be Brave”, Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

She Decided to be Brave

   

This brave girl was finished today.  It was a result of being brave and letting some walls down, letting people have a "glimpse".

She was made with paint, colored pencils, twine, and a glass heart.

 

You can read more about the story behind her on my blog, http://donnamartinfineart.blogspot.com/2014/10/she-decided-to-be-brave.html 

 

She is available. She measures 8 X 8 X 1.5 and she comes ready to hang. If you have questions, comments, or are interested in purchasing, please feel free to send me an email at:  saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com.

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

"Humble Beginnings"

 

 

This piece was created because of my Brother.  He's followed me along on this "journey" and has seen and commented on many of my pieces.  He told me that I should paint "BIG".  This painting is a result of that effort!  It seemed like it took me forever.  I stressed over it, then enjoyed it, then questioned everything about it.  This is the end result. 

 

I thought about this painting as a "beginning" of sorts.  By that I thought about symbolizing a young couple starting their own family.  In another new beginning of sorts, It could  symbolize a new beginning as an "empty nester".  Both of those scenarios are big, huge, sometimes scary, unknown adventures.  Both are humbling, full of learning and experiencing a new season in life.  For a new family, it's full of anticipation and expectation.  For a family with children leaving home, it could be grieving and figuring out how to parent in a different way.  It's hard to watch your babies leave the nest and make a new life on their own.  The couple expecting a new baby has to learn how to remain a couple when times are hard and their focus is no longer solely on each other.  The couple letting go of grown children have to relearn how to be a couple, yet still find their own individual paths.  Needless to say, it's complicated.

 

Close up of Leaves and Texture Detail

 

Close up of Nest

 

The nest is made from Pine Needles and a stencil.  It was not easy gluing all of these tiny little needles on to the canvas, but I sure do like how it turned out. 

 

Detail of the Aspen Trees

 

Even though life is complicated and there are different seasons, we can always look forward to new beginnings.  I've learned that even when things come to an end, it signifies the beginning of something else.  We just have to be open to whatever is next. Life is always an adventure, so let's learn to enjoy the journey and see where it takes us!

This painting was created with painted papers, stencils, pine needles, vintage sheet music, and of course, layers and layers of paint!  It measures 36X36 and is on gallery wrapped canvas.  It is finished with a resin coating, which makes the colors "pop" and eliminates the need for framing.  This piece comes ready to hang.

For comments, questions, or if you are interested in purchasing, please email me at:
saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com.

www.donnamartinfineart.com

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

“Fly”, Original Mixed Media Artwork by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

 "Fly"

 

 

 

 

"Flying" and being brave seems to be my "theme" for the year.  This whole new adventure, painting in mixed media, has been born out of a tragedy.  It has evolved out of trying to heal and explore what works for me in the healing process. 

 

In this new journey, I have been trying to push myself and my art.  I've been finding my voice, for the first time, through my art and what it says.  I seem to be connecting to people through my art...and no words seem to be necessary.  All of the emotions in my heart and soul spill out on to the canvas.  

 

This piece has several layers in it.  I used stencils at the very beginning and then began layering torn and painted pieces of paper over the stenciled areas.  I used a stencil and molding paste to add more texture.  I then added a photo transfer of the butterfly and painted over her body and wings.  In this piece I wanted to convey the feeling that the butterfly is flying towards the light, which is how I was feeling.  I also added a glass door pull in the middle of the piece - just because I loved it and it felt like the piece needed it.

 

I have always been extremely shy and I'm not very good with words, so this is an amazing way for me to be able to say what I'm not able to.  It is scary, "putting it out there" for people to see.  I wonder if people will get it, or relate to it, or judge it.  But, this is the year to be brave and just do it.  So, I will continue in this journey.  I will try to be "Fearless" and "Fly".

 

"Fly"

 

12 X 12 X 1.5  Mixed Media on Cradle Board.  It is heavily textured with layers and layers of paint, paper, and molding paste.  The middle of the piece is embellished with a glass door pull.  It is finished with a Resin Coating ~ No need to frame, unless you would like to do so.

 

$140

 

Feel free to contact me at:  saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com.  I would love to hear from you!

 

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

Uncaged

 

 

 

This is an original mixed media piece. It was created using inks, paint, paper, molding paste, and gold mica flakes. It is finished with a beautiful resin coating, which makes the colors "pop" and eliminates the need for framing.

 

Size: 12 x 12 x 1
Price: $160.00 USD (includes shipping within the Continental United States)

 

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

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Contemporary Abstract Painting, "Golden Girls", by Intuitive Artist Joan Fullerton

24x24 oil and metal leaf on paper mounted on board To purchase this painting go HERE. To see more art for sale visit: http://JoanFullerton.com