Vickie Martin, award winning abstract artist and local Atlantan, uses a variety of material to create her mixed media work, such as acrylic paint, ink, pastels, charcoal and collage. She is inspired by different themes including music, geometric shapes and architecture. Collage is added using anything interesting she finds, such as dress patterns, old maps, tissue paper, produce bags and stamps to name a few. A tactile surface is created, using not only paint, but also everyday household items, such as salt, coffee, tea and alcohol. The layering creates a depth, and the more you look at her work, the more unexpected things begin appearing.

Vickie Martin
www.vickiemartinarts.com