I am on a journey of discovery. I personally think too much and always have. My best thinking gets me into trouble. Through this collection of paintings and poems, I am opening my heart, more than my head, to fears, love and intuition to truly feel, and re-feel what I have avoided, repressed or thought I knew. I have been painting, drawing, and writing for over fifty years. I believe that my Higher Power and the Universe help these to come about. These paintings and thoughts are new to me, yet old to the universe. I believe that I am a spirit having a human experience, just like you. I don’t know much, but I do know that I am here to learn and grow. I am meditating every day and loving it. I am excited to discover where this journey is taking me and I welcome you to come along. You have your own journey, different than mine, but similar in many ways. I hope you find a spark or ember within your heart that can help brighten a small part of this world, so in need of light and love. Thank you for allowing me to share with you.
…I am an older child now. I would like to thank the universe, my higher power, my wife, inner child, and all who look out for me. Without their help, I would not be alive and still in awe of this magnificent experience.
I choose not to use any AI to generate the work or concepts. I paint in digital form but it is me painting and not a program. I received my MFA the traditional way, by going to school and painting, drawing, and sculpting for years. Those years have helped me become who I am.
Oh yeah, and those are our cat companions making the journey even more interesting.
If you would like to learn a little more of my story, please visit Masako Kozawa’s wonderful podcast called “Why not meditate”. You can listen to a bit more of my journey here.
Excited to see what’s next
Brian Martinson