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Barbara Martin

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Over the years I have careened through abstract expressionism, minimalism, and a variety of techniques while striving for technical improvement. Yet, what is expressed through my paintings m,, ay not be entirely clear even to me. If I had precise words, I would write. Instead, I paint following a liminal path of discovery - wherever it may lead - through the wonder and the mystery. You are invited to join me there. 
I believe art is a grand adventure, an exploration into the great unknown: seen or unseen, felt or sensed, dreamed or real. When I paint, I am immersed in the energy and sensations of the process. I begin with a ritual rather than a plan, then with a deep breath I engage the blank canvas. From that first sloppy smear of color or quivering scribble, each piece develops into a pulsating conversation, a give and take between the materials and my hands, guided by intuition.
When my focus dims, it's time to pause and question the sum of the parts, of form and line and color and contrast and is there a balanced and organic whole and so continue the quest. You will notice the history concealed and revealed within each piece: shimmers and shadows of previous layers, soft and hard edges, pivots and u-turns in the trajectory of the work until finally, hours, days, or weeks later, it is complete. And in that wonderful Eureka moment, with a rush of energy and relief, the title reveals itself. So that's what it is! 

Barbara Martin Resume 

Barbara Martin's solo exhibition is presented September 16 - October 11, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2 - 5 p.m. 

A colorful abstract painting featuring a blue cat-like figure with large eyes, sharp teeth, and a red tongue, surrounded by expressive brushstrokes in yellow, orange, green, black, and red. The word 'AUDREY' appears on a black label-like shape near the center.
Feed Me, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on board, 24" x 16"  Available 


Doomscrolled Much, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on board, 24" x 16"  Available 

An abstract figurative artwork featuring stylized animal-like forms in beige, black, and white on a dark charcoal background. The composition includes expressive gestural marks and handwritten markings throughout.
Living Large, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on board, 24" x 16"  Available 

A colorful abstract painting featuring three stylized animal-like faces on a black background, with handwritten text reading '60 40 MILLION' and additional multicolored abstract shapes at the bottom.
Good Game, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on board, 24" x 16"  Available 

An abstract painting featuring the text 'ALL SALES FINAL' in black brushstrokes over a light gray and blue-gray background, with several small circular and oval face-like illustrations and a small bowl illustration near the bottom right.
One Bad Apple, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on panel, 24" x 16"  Available 

An abstract black and white artwork with layered geometric shapes, circles, and handwritten text elements such as 'BLACK HOLE,' 'STRATOSPHERE,' 'PARDON ME WHILE I TAKE THE 5th,' and 'SPHERIC.'.
System Overload, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on panel, 24" x 16"  Available 


Yes, I Ate All the Ribbon Candy, acrylic & goggle eyes on panel, 24" x 16"  Available 


Things Are Looking Up, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on panel, 24" x 16"  Available 

A surreal painting on a black background featuring a gray robot-like head with eyes, antennas, and a speech bubble, alongside handwritten text reading 'tin foil hat vs Faraday Box' and a white hand labeled 'ALL UNDER CONTROL.'.
Tin Foil Vs Faraday, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on board, 24" x 16"  Available 


Hitch Kick (Reverb #2), acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on board, 24" x 16"  Available 


Pouring Stars, acrylic, Neocolor II pastel, & pencil on paper, 24" x 18"  Available 


Strut Your Stuff (Reverb #1), Neocolor II pastel, & pencil on paper, 24" x 18"  Available 


Kansas Wind Speed 30, Neocolor II pastel, & pencil on paper, 10" x 7"  Available 


Kansas Wind Swept, Neocolor II pastel, & pencil on paper, 10" x 7"  Available 


When Platypus Foots the Bill, acrylic, Neocolor II pastel, & pencil on canvas, 36" x 36"  Available 

An abstract expressionist painting featuring a central figure rendered in layered brushstrokes of blue, purple, white, black, and orange, with a green base at the bottom.
Plum Perfect, acrylic, oil pastel, & pencil on canvas, 48" x 36"  Available 

A colorful abstract painting featuring whimsical, surreal animal-like figures and faces in green, blue, orange, white, and red tones, with a signature in the lower left corner.
Snort, Snicker, Snur, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on canvas, 48" x 36"  Available 

A stylized painting of a red bird or rooster with a large blue eye, white wing and leg details, standing on a green and blue ground against a yellow background.
Untold Depths, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on canvas, 48" x 24"  Available 

Abstract painting of a stylized figure in vibrant green, yellow, blue, and red tones against a solid black background.
Seeds in Space, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on canvas, 48" x 24"  Available 

An abstract painting featuring expressive brushstrokes in blue, gray, yellow, black, and pink, with layered organic and architectural forms filling the frame.
High Spirits, acyrlic on paper, 17" x 11"  Available 

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Barbara Martin's previous solo exhibition was on view July 2 - 27, 2025. 
Tour & Talk with Barbara Martin 2025


Carnage for Audubon, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Carnage for Audubon, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  SOLD 

Dance Dance Revolution, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Dance Dance Revolution, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  Available 

Aim High, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin. Included in her solo exhibition on view July 2 - 27, 2025.
Aim High, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

Rocket Bubble, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Rocket Bubble, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16" 

Having a Nice Day, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Having a Nice Day, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16" 

In a State (Grace), acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
In a State (Grace), acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

LaLaLa Not Listening, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
LaLaLa Not Listening, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

The Eyes Have It, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
The Eyes Have It, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

It's a Conundrum (Which Came First), acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
It's a Conundrum (Which Came First?), acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

Sweet Dreams (10,000 Steps), acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Sweet Dreams (10,000 Steps), acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  Available 

Caver's Delite, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Caver's Delit, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  Available 

Hands Up for Donuts, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Hands Up for Donuts, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  SOLD

Blue in the Face, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Blue in the Face, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16" 

Honk If You Like Pizza, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Honk if You Like Pizza, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

Truth Teller, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
Truth Teller, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

Where to Begin, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Where to Begin, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

They Could Have Been a Mermaid, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
They Could Have Been a Mermaid, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

Blink of an Eye, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Blink of an Eye, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16" 

Just a Little Pinch, acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin.
Just a Little Pinch, acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

Uphill Both Ways (Apex), acrylic, oil pastel and pencil on cradled plywood by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
Uphill Both Ways (Apex), acrylic, oil pastel & pencil on cradled plywood, 24" x 16"  

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Eastward to Wyoming #1, acrylic and pencil on paper painting by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
Eastward to Wyoming #1, mixed media, 10" x 7"  Available 

Eastward to Wyoming #7, acrylic and pencil on paper painting by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
Eastward to Wyoming #7, mixed media, 10" x 7" 

Ready to Howl, acrylic and pencil on paper painting by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
Ready to Howl, mixed media, 24" x 18"  Available 

At the Gate, acrylic and pencil on paper painting by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
At the Gate, mixed media, 24" x 18"  

Copacetic #1, acrylic and pencil on paper painting by Cerulean Arts Collective member Barbara Martin
Copacetic #1, mixed media, 24" x 18"  

Copacetic #2, acrylic and pencil on paper painting
Copacetic #2, mixed media, 24" x 18"