About The Artist
His work explores movement, atmosphere, and the emotional resonance of color through abstract painting. Working with acrylic and alcohol ink, he guides the flow and interaction of pigment through layering, gesture, and careful manipulation of the medium. Music plays an essential role in his process, influencing rhythm, pace, and energy in the work. Through abstraction, he aima to create visual spaces that invite reflection, calm, and personal interpretation.
A self-taught artist based in San Francisco, California, Martin has nurtured a lifelong passion for both the visual and auditory arts, playing guitar and piano for more than half of his life. Through this deep connection to music, he found his way to painting, where every brushstroke is guided by sound. In fact, he never paints without music.
Balancing careers in primary care and mental health, Martin views painting as both a creative outlet and an essential part of a well-rounded life. The studio is a place to slow down, recharge, and explore color, movement, and emotion. Each piece is created with intention while remaining open to interpretation, inviting viewers to connect with the work through their own experiences, emotions, and imagination.
His hope is that these paintings bring a sense of personal connection to others, just as creating them has brought to him.
Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media
He will be presenting his work alongside Diane del Barrio at the Marin Art and Garden Center during Open Studios on the weekends of May 2–3 and May 9–10.
Studio Information
Marin Art & Garden Center
Feel free to email me () or DM me on Instagram if you’re interested in visiting my studio.
Contact Information
Exhibitions & Press
June 20th – July 18th 2026
– Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA
March 19th – 22nd 2026
– Superfair at Fort Mason San Francisco, CA
March 19th – 22nd 2026
– Superfair at Fort Mason San Francisco, CA
January 18 – March 15th 2026
-Solo Exhibit – Blush! Castro, San Francisco, CA
October 2025
-San Francisco Open Studios
July 2025
-Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia Exihibit
March 2025
-Superfine Arts Fair San Francisco, CA
Jan 2025- Feb 2025
-Metal Haus Gallery San Francisco, CA
May Edition 2026 – ArtScene+ Magazine
Education
(June 2020 to March 2022) – Doctor of Nursing Practice
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon
(September 2018 – June 2019) – Post-Master’s – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
(October 2013 – June 2015) – Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, HIV/AIDS Focus
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
(April 2010 – Apr 2011) – Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Samuel Merritt University – SF Learning Center
San Francisco, California
(August 2008 – December 2009) – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California
