Autumn Brings Color Change

"Along the Way"

There is a hint of autumn in the air!  Autumn is my favorite season ~ with it brings interest in making season changes in decor and colors.  

It also brings a shift in warmer colors on my palette and in my paintings.  Here is one of my favorite paintings, "Along the Way" that has a hazy softness to it.  The finished painting conveys a warmth with the jewel tones. 

 I am pleased to let you know that a selection of my work is now available through Brooke Taylor Interiors.  This little boutique packs a punch with beautiful home decor accents and essentials to make your space inviting.  Please plan to stop in and take a look at their ever-changing showroom!

Brooke Taylor Interiors

7013 Brookville Road

Chevy Chase, MD  20815 

301.657.4288

 Martha Spak

The Dog Days of Summer!

"Let's Play", 12" x 12", oil/canvas

I am completing a few more paintings for the show this weekend.  I thought I would share this whimsical dog painting that seems to convey the essence of summer!  

Hope to see you at the show this weekend  - 

Rehoboth Arts Festival

12 Dodds Lane

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

August 13-14 & 20-21   10 AM- 5PM Daily

Painting with Summer Colors

"The Morning Air", 24" x 36", oil

Finding colors ideas is not hard especially in summer months.  Colors have personalities and convey happiness, balance, and feeling.  

I have been painting with every color in my paint box--trying unexpected tubes for the challenge and fun!  Even neutrals relate a sense of space and purpose.  Some tubes I bought on a whim to try at some point only to be buried at the bottom of my box.  Now was my opportunity...

One of the best apps I have found is Colorsnap. This app lets you snap a picture of a color you love and match it to a true paint.  Job done! (almost)

My newest paintings of course include the sea and sand but I added some unexpected summer colors in my still life as well.  This has been refreshing, and I hope you find these new paintings appealing.  

"Keepsakes", 12" x 12", oil

I will be at the Rehoboth Arts Festival for the next two weekends with my new works.  Summer is almost over, get to the beach!  Hope to see you there.

"All in a Days Work", 16" x 16", oil

Sea Life with Dramatic Tones!

"Sea Life", 24" x 24", Oil on canvas

I am lucky to be able to drive to the ocean and be inspired by expected things I find.  I travel to and from the beach throughout the year and find the best shell collecting is during the winter and spring seasons.  Building my collection, I have found a huge spectrum of shell varieties in all colors and sizes. 

My shell collection inspired me to create this painting in rich tones and subtle colors.  I let the drama of the sea life be the center of attention!

If your summer travels take you to Rehoboth, Delaware, please be plan to visit these inspiring locations where my art is displayed:

Aerie Art Gallery

45-1/2 Lake Avenue

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Jeff West Home

413 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE

Summer Time in Nantucket

There is something in the air ~ must be summer!  
With summer brings inspiration for new paintings in happy color palettes with whimsical subjects and the unexpected.  Several of my summer beach paintings will at the Vanderbilt Gallery in Nantucket this summer.  If you are planning on a visit to beautiful Nantucket this summer, please stop in the gallery to view my newest works.

Vanderbilt Gallery
18 Federal Street
Nantucket, MA
Vanderbilt Gallery

Leading Artists Gallery Announcement

 I am pleased to announce the launch of my newest division Leading Artists Gallery, an online gallery offering themed monthly art competitions, exhibitions and artist profiles. 

Leading Artists Gallery is an international online art gallery established to provide emerging and professional artists art competitions to showcase their talent, to gain valuable exhibition opportunities and to advance professionally.  

Each monthly competition is themed and has a juror who exemplifies the special expertise for the theme.  Leading Artists Gallery also promotes the winning artists through targeted online media placement, social media exposure and art sales opportunities.

I look forward to attracting high quality artists and providing outstanding exhibitions for viewers.   Please visit Leading Artists Gallery and learn the benefits of participating in Leading Artists Gallery competitions.  Tap your potential and consider applying for the upcoming competitions!

The first competition ~ Still Life ~ closes June 30.  The winner will be announced and the online exhibition will open July 15.  An exciting way to celebrate summer!