INSPIRED BY NATURAL BEAUTY AND THE CREATIVE JOURNEY (Suggested for Stage Three; Learning)
To witness the work of Marti Somers is to experience lush, raucous explosions of color, animal forms, and brush strokes evocative of California’s own diverse landscape. It is this pure sense of freedom, bold play, and an overall willingness to be expressive without restraint that gives Marti Somers’ work its distinctively joyful tone.
In this interview, Nicholas and Marti delve into her creative process, exploring what inspires her, what keeps her going, and where she would like to go next. We at the Academy are honored to have an artist who is so open and willing to share. Don’t miss your chance to watch this enlightening conversation.
In this interview, Marti shares:
-What, specifically, inspires her to create
-How she got her start as an artist
-How she survived uncertain economic times as a professional artist
-The process she goes through to give her work its unique look
-The importance of connecting with yourself and being honest with what you are artistically drawn to