BRONWEN MARTIN – INSPIRED BY NATURE : A GIFT OF FLOW

The silver lining of the Covid lockdowns for me included a return to art, after close to a thirty-year gap from making art as a school student. I had time to practise and an absence of multiple demands on my time. In addition, I live in a beautiful rural setting and holiday frequently in beautiful natural environments.

The sky is oblivious to the world’s problems, consistently providing us with the most magical and inspiring sunsets or other cloud formations. I particularly enjoy coastal or mountainous environments. I watch nature change with the seasons and adapt my artistic style to the prevailing weather, often working quickly with a range of implements and techniques to put paint on the paper or canvas in addition to a brush. This process brings me much joy.

Through my work I have also brought pleasure to others. I use my paintings to print cards which can be shared with many. I welcome commissions.

In 2021 I completed an eight-week acrylic painting course with Alison Percy at Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). This, together with one day of oil painting instruction are the only formal art training I have had but I have been committed to accumulating ‘time under the brush.’ During Covid I offered friends and associates the opportunity to paint a visual record of places they loved. In May 2021 I ran a fundraising effort Bron Martin Painting for SANE Australia.​

When not painting I enjoy spending time with my family and friends; teaching English; collaborating with colleagues; snow skiing; playing tennis; walking my dog Milo, and reading. When teaching I am particularly interested in working with students to develop their analytical, critical observation and creative thinking skills … all of which I use whilst painting.