About Martha:
Martha paints many subjects ranging from Americana and the cowboys to the American
West. Working in a realistic style, each of Martha’s paintings reflect the countless hours
of research and planning that is required before she begins to paint. Her in-depth
research into authentic situations is fueled by numerous cowboy gatherings and
modeling sessions. Her painting of real subjects recreates American history and heritage.
“I have a real appreciation for the old west and like to think I capture the western
lifestyle in each painting I create”. All of Martha’s paintings tell you a story, a recreation
of history.
Martha was recently honored to paint portraits of America’s service men and women
who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq. “Faces of the Fallen” was displayed at Arlington
National Cemetery. Martha’s paintings are part of many prestigious collections and have
been represented in many major exhibitions.
Awards:
National Park Academy of the Arts – Region III
Midwest Gathering of Artists - Founders Award (two times)
Midwest Gathering of Artists – Artist Choice Award (six times)
Midwest Gathering of Artists – Best of Show
Reno Rodeo Artist of the YearWestern Artist of America –Watercolor, Gold (two times)
Western Artist of America – Pencil, Gold and Silver
Shows Attended:
The Heart of the West Art Exhibition and Sale
Great American Artists
Faces of the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery
Western Artist of America
Midwest Gathering of Artists
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale
Nebraskaland Governor's Western Wildlife Show
Visions West
Reno Rodeo
Estes Park "Windows to the West" Art Show
A New Look at the West
Museum of Western Art Fall Round Up
Brazos River Classic
Traveling the West Art Show & Sale
America's Horse in Art