I received my art education at the Victoria College of Art.  For many years I painted mostly with acrylics or oils on canvas and I liked a fairly large format.  However, since an accident in 2006 has limited my physical mobility and dexterity, I am now working with watercolours and enjoying their lightness and fluidity. I am also exploring my attraction to line, and trying to combine it in a satisfying way with the beautiful watercolour palette.  I am inspired by Dufy and other non traditional water colourists."

"Another new medium for me is the basic paint program on my computer. A graphic style, line and colour come together for me and I use these small ‘paintings’ to create fun and colourful cards. I have always been partial to the plants that volunteer in my garden – every year something different has its day.  I think  my attitude to art is the same – you can put in all the work you need to, but welcome the un-expected…it is often the most delightful."

Contact Martha at
marthacr@shaw.ca