My drive to create work is an emotional response to colour, my love of form and to the effects on both of light & atmosphere.

News

I will be taking part once again in Derbyshire Open Arts next year 29-31st May 2027. You will be able to visit me and see my work at The Derbyshire Makers, Peak Village, Rowsley, DE4 2EJ.

2026

  1. 6th March - still life workshop/seminar at Leabrooks Arts Complex
  2. 3 - 14th April, "Figurative Art" group exhibition, Fox Yard Studio, Stowmarket
  3. 30-31st May, Artbourne Art Trail, Ashbourne - I will be at the Town Hall, Ashbourne for the duration of the weekend 10.30-4.30pm
  4. 18th June-1stAugust, Summer Show, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Brook Street, Birmingham
  5. 19th June-31st July, Summer Open Exhibition, The Mill Gallery, Leeds
  6. 20th July - 1st August, Helen Herbert Portrait Award Exhibition, Allen Hall Gallery, Holt
  7. 8th - 23rd August, The Derbyshire Makers Summer Exhibition, Peak Village, Rowsley, Derbyshire
  8. 1st - 31st Oct, RBSA Prize Exhibition, RBSA Gallery, Brook Street, Birmingham
  9. 2nd Dec - 27 Jan 2027, Hopton Hall Gallery, Ashbourne - small works exhibition

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For a recent review of my art by Showcasemyart follow the link:

https://showcasemyart.com/martin-a-life-of-service-colour-and-creative-mastery