Question 1

What materials do you use and what is your process?

Accepted Answer

I like to work in assorted mediums to make an abstract collage as my beginning.  I use acrylic paint, inks, wax and water-soluble artist pastels. I layer different kinds of found images, text, textures, stamps, stencils and string. If the piece requires another layer, I may draw a figure or a shape on the top of the mixed media to create a more powerful focal point.

Question 2

What is the fascination with figures?

Accepted Answer

My obsession with swimming and the beach inevitably includes a figure in the storyline. Paintings with images of people are important in my paintings since there is a psychological element in each artwork that creates a mood and atmosphere. My background in psychology drives my interest in connecting to the state of mind of the figures and their human experience and sharing that with the viewer.

Question 3

How can I find out when you have posted new work to your website?

Accepted Answer

The best way to  is to follow me is on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/martikoehler/)or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/martikoehlerart)and subscribe to my newsletter.(https://www.martikoehlerart.com/subscribe)  I will post new work often and describe how the painting was inspired.

Question 4

Do you do commissioned paintings?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  I often work with people to do family, children or pet portraits. You can reach out to me here (https://www.martikoehlerart.com/contact)to start a conversation about what kind of portrait you would like to have me create.

Question 5

Where can I see your work?

Accepted Answer

This website, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/martikoehlerart)and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/martikoehler/)are the main places to see my work at any time. I will have a few events throughout the year that I post on the website and the newsletter where my work may be seen in person. You can subscribe to my newsletter here.(https://www.martikoehlerart.com/subscribe) Also, I have work at Judith Liegeois Designs in Naples Fl.

Question 6

Are you doing any workshops?

Accepted Answer

I will be hosting workshops, and classes that will be scheduled on the website for this Summer and Fall 2023 and Winter 2024