Robert and Kay Martin
ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Portrait of a Woman” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the portrait of a woman against an ethereal background of swirling pastel tones. The female figure’s beehive hairdo and timely clothing suggests the age of this painting, giving the viewer a glimpse into a not-so-distant past. Housed in an ornate gold frame, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Floral Still Life” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life on a table. This painting is dated to June 1973 and was softly painted with vibrant colors that have faded for a touch of antiquity. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this unframed canvas is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the painting.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Portrait of a Young Boy” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the portrait of a boy against a background of blues and greens. Dressed in a red blazer and green tie, the boy holds a toy horse and carriage against him and offers a timely depiction of bygone youth. Framed in gold, this painting is unsigned by Martin.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Talking Pair in Windsor Chair” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts two female figures in conversation, both seated in classic Windsor chairs. Martin’s loose brushwork makes for an ethereal setting to this image, with light spilling into a room of swirling reds and browns. Housed in a weathered frame with ornate corners, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower left hand corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Still Life with Daffodils” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of daffodil flowers resting against a polished kettle. Fruits occupy the foreground of the painting, which is rendered in a highly traditional style for mass appeal. Ackerman-Martin’s delicate brushwork marries vitalic color and form to create a satisfying, postmodern composition, tipping her hand to her artistic sophistication. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Blonde in Blue Shirt” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts the portrait of a blonde haired woman in a blue shirt against a dramatic background of teal and earthy tones. Ackerman-Martin intermingles thin, translucent washes with opaque brushwork to create an image arrested in time with beautiful, modern sensibility. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Variety of Flowers” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life subject with multitudes of colorful flowers resting in vases against a dark background. A painting with wide appeal, Ackerman-Martin’s delicate brushwork marries vitalic color and form to create a satisfying, postmodern composition. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right hand corner of the canvas.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Iris and Poppies” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of iris and poppy flowers resting in a decorative purple vase; distressed linen sheets comprising a dramatic background. Working with her husband, Robert, Ackerman-Martin’s work harkens back to the expressionist painters of the early 20th century, conjuring a blend of haptic color and form that will appeal to any collector. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is faintly signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right hand corner of the canvas.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Violinist” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts the figure of a violinist against a neutral background. This painting appears to be an unfinished study, with Ackerman-Martin’s brushwork and thin, translucent washes conjuring an image of intrigue and unique beauty. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Purple and White Iris” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of purple and white iris flowers resting in a decorative pink vase, an umber background looming. Working with her husband, Robert, Ackerman-Martin’s work harkens back to the expressionist painters of the early 20th century, conjuring a blend of haptic color and form that will appeal to any collector. Housed in a beautifully distressed frame, this painting is faintly signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right corner of the canvas.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) Original Charcoal Sketch on Canvas of a French Cathedral
Original charcoal sketch on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the interior of a French cathedral. Rendered in a loose, mark-making technique, this drawing is likely a study for another, larger work. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, the canvas is unsigned by Martin.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Brown Eyed Susans in Vase” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life of Brown Eyed Susan flowers resting in an ivory vase against a background of rust, brown, and alizarin crimson, grapes lying at the base of the vase. A modern painter who understood the depth of free expression, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an image that should be commonplace, yet somehow feels in motion and abstract. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.