Martha Lay 8/15/24 Martha Lay 8/15/24

How Art Transforms Loneliness

Balancing solitude and community is part of the discovery of a an artist’s life and daily practice. In this blog I examine the difference between loneliness and solitude and how art-making transforms our feelings.

Martha Lay 8/8/24 Martha Lay 8/8/24

Painting Flower Portraits

Learn about my inspiration and reflections of painting flowers. I see the process as creating portraits in nature and honoring the change of seasons.

Martha Lay 6/30/24 Martha Lay 6/30/24

The Color Of Nature

I’m so excited and grateful to Jardin Botanico in Valencia for exhibiting some of my watercolor paintings that feature florals, animals, and landscapes…

Martha Lay 5/12/24 Martha Lay 5/12/24

Journey through the Inner Landscape

As a recent survivor of cancer have painted these small watercolors which show colorful healthy cells in the body. These little works have turned into painting meditations for me where I can focus on gratitude and attention to health.