I participated in three wonderful art/craft events between November 8 and November 10. Many of my RADOST scarves and abstract watercolors on yupo found new homes and I am so thankful and humbled by your support of my work. Thank you to the organizers of these events: St. John Parish Bazaar, FriendsFest 2019, and Ezt Hayim Art Expo! 

I had the pleasure of teaching two art workshop at retirement communities on November 8. The first workshop focused on Pablo Picasso's blue period and his figures. The second one highlighted the beauty of Paul Cezanne's painting of Mount Victoire. My students did such amazing work!

I had the pleasure of teaching "Abstract Art: Inspired by Poetry" at VisArts. This workshop focuses on abstraction in watercolor painting. We read poems by Mary Oliver and let them guide us in a fun creative process. Here is what my students had to say about their experience ... 

"Martina is a gem. The class gave me a new way of looking at my art, and also changed my life. It exceeded my expectations in every way. It was nice to take some time for myself doing art. My thanks from the depths of my heart."

​"This was a lovely experience for all of us in the class, largely as a result of Martina creating such a welcoming environment where I think we all felt free to experiment with the materials without judgement."

I love the poems of Mary Oliver. I read them over and over and I take lines or words out of them and let them be my inspiration for abstract watercolors on yupo. The piece on the left is called "In the Dust, In the Flowerbeds" and the one on the right is "And the Tree is a Sister to Me." I had so much fun creating these studies and am so happy they found a new home. 

Another day, another art class, same topic. New interpretations of Paul Cezanne's paintings of Mount Victoire ... Such colorful beauties!

A delightful time at an art workshop at a retirement community in Rockville, MD. We studied Paul Cezanne's passion for landscape painting in his beloved Provence with focus on Mount Victoire. And then ... we painted our own mountains. Such wonderful interpretations!

I am so grateful to teach a variety of art workshops at retirement communities in the Rockville/Bethesda area. I have met so many interesting people; it's been a humbling and energizing experience. Today's class took place at an assisted living with my students having all kinds of skills levels during our painting project. An individual couldn't talk anymore but enjoyed the process. Another individual couldn't walk and had limited arm mobility. And yet another student needed detailed guidance on colors and where and how to paint. Lesson learned? All people can make art no matter where they are in their life.  

Thanks to all who stopped by the Takoma Park Street Festival! What a lovely day of interesting conversations and meeting new customers. I got wonderful feedback to my RADOST scarves and my watercolors were so well received. Off to the next adventure ... Stay turned by following my Facebook page. 

Well, this was fun! I taught a watercolor class at a retirement community in Rockville, MD, during which we painted and played with colors on yupo (what a cool medium!) and ended up creating delightful pendants and bracelets. Each one as unique as their creator.