ABOUT ME | MartinaFalk

How I became a Painter

I’ve always loved colors and enjoyed observing patterns and shapes in my surroundings. But it was not until my mid-thirties that I got into painting as a form of creative expression - in a very playful and personal way at first.

In 2010, when I moved to Ibiza and, in a way, ended up re-inventing myself, I started to consider myself an artist and took my painting practice more seriously.

What really resonated with me, and got me started on the journey of becoming a painter, was an approach that gave me absolute freedom of expression, not being concerned about any technique or rules - just going with my own impulses , using any tool I fancy - from lipstick to potatoe stamps.

I also love the philosophy of “intuitive painting”, which encourages you to follow your intuition and be in the moment rather than painting according to a pre-formed idea in my head.So for more than 10 years now, I have been on this journey, finding my personal style, letting every blank canvas be a new adventure, showing up with curiosity to where it will lead me.

Artist Statement

I start my paintings intuitively, in a spontaneous play of colors and shapes.

Step by step and oftentimes in many layers, I develop further what shows on the canvas in the moment, thus creating bright-coloured semi-abstract paintings which I like to describe as "landscapes of the soul".

My concern is to reflect the beauty and magic of this world in my work. I want to convey a positive feeling to the viewer and at the same time awaken his/her own imagination and sensuality. My adopted home Ibiza inspires me continuously through its bright colors, the Mediterranean nature and its very own multicultural spirit.

I mostly paint with acrylic on canvas, using not only brushes but everything

from a used credit card to a tooth brush or just my bare hands - no rules apply,

anything goes.

How I became a Painter

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I’ve always loved colors and enjoyed observing patterns and shapes in my surroundings. But it was not until my mid-thirties that I got into painting as a form of creative expression - in a very playful and personal way at first.

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In 2010, when I moved to Ibiza and, in a way, ended up re-inventing myself, I started to consider myself an artist and took my painting practice more seriously.

What really resonated with me, and got me started on the journey of becoming a painter, was an approach that gave me absolute freedom of expression, not being concerned about any technique or rules - just going with my own impulses , using any tool I fancy - from lipstick to potatoe stamps.

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