Latest Artist's Bio
My current painting life began at Houston Community College in Spring 2007. My job with Shell Oil had been outsourced. I knew that I needed to get more credits towards a Bachelor’s degree so I enrolled for classes. I wanted to do something other than the business courses so I signed up for Painting 101. Michael Golden, my art teacher, was so supportive. He had a way of finding the good in any piece, person, and situation. This allowed me the freedom to express myself on canvas and learn techniques. This leads up to and through the October 2008 bypass surgery. August 2009, I signed up for Painting 2 at HCC with Laura Lark. We had some moderate to severe differences of art opinion, but I learned more about techniques and criticism than I expected. And so I painted. May 2010. My 3 foot by 4 foot painting, Diversity, was selected to hang in Houston’s City Hall Annex. Currently, my art seems to me to be mostly abstract. My art is for sale as I make my way through my sixties with the probability of never being employed again. You can find me on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/papamartiniart) and Twitter (@papa_martini) and Instagram ( @papa_martini). Thank you. I enjoy meeting my collectors.
Make every moment count.
Peace and Blessings!
Saturday - 1/5/2019
I decided to pursue art as an income source. I know it is possible. I have earned some income.
Now I am considering my creations as an income source of major proportions.
Thanks to so many of you that are supporting me.
Sales and Marketing are key to any business.
You can locate more of my art with prints available at https://www.zazzle.com/prdad007 and
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-steve-martinez.html .
Follow me on facebook at www.facebook.com/papamartiniart.
I have a few products on artscow. More about those later.
I always respond personally as quickly as I can. So feel free to correspond.
Be Blessed!
Oh, donations of support accepted at www.paypal.me/steveandizzy.
Accepted to Hardy & NanCe
This is Mashed Memory.
It happened over the course of several weeks. There was a show coming up at the Hardy & Nance studios that I wanted to participate in, but I did not have anything ready to submit. What does Mash Up mean to you? After attending the Tiny Art show at the Texas Art Asylum, and visiting with a fellow artist, I was convinced to submit something to the Mash Up. I worked on this piece everyday until it looked like this. Oh, wait. I may have added a small thing or two since these pictures were taken. Come to the show February 16th to see it live.
January 2019
This 10x10 is created with Acrylics. Branches reaching out as a storm seems to be passing through. The Branches are not phased, not moved by the storm. But majestically hold there position and reach up in gratefulness.
This 10x10 is created with acrylics also. An abstract expression of The Sea as it rages somewhere in my imagination. There you go. This is glimpse into the soul of this artist. Although seemingly calm in color, the movement in the strokes exposes the complexities within.
This acrylics on 10x10 canvas can seem to express differing scenes. My main object here is The Warrior. Throughout the history of Mankind, the warrior has been the King's champion and major foe. This champion seems to be alone, fighting off his/her personal demons.
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Asking for a friend.
Marine Veteran McFarland is feeding the homeless veterans from River Bottom in Victorville, CA. Let’s help him feed our brothers and sisters in arms.
This is a sacred mission.
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Army Vet Stephen got a little behind on his car payment for a variety of unexpected expenses. Let’s assist. $500
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Navy Vet Cory is married has one child at home. Behind. Bad weather, flash flooding, cost for supplies. Just as he thought all was complete yesterday another go around of significant weather. Leaky roof downed limbs, flooding. $1050
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Army Vet Steven, wife and 2 minors had been staying ahead of bills until end of July when LWA was to go into effect. AZ has not sent it out and $123 a week is not enough to stay ahead of utilities, phone, water/sewer. $1000
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One veteran at a time. #codeofvets
Army Vet Quentilla is married and has 3 minors in the home. On/Off school with 3 minors has made it difficult to manage finances. Needs assistance with utilities, phone and basic household items. $985
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