I'm a huge Picasso fan and Martin's work is very closely aligned with his - although Martin seems to have a kinder gaze when it comes to her subject. Her work also invokes the art of Matisse and Fernand Léger.

It’s this vision of the Greek goddess that has inspired L.A.-based artist America Martin, in a rich new series paintings picturing valiant women. “This new series is an ode to spring, to Persephone, when she emerges from the shadows of the underworld, and with her grace makes the flowers bloom, the fruit grow and the winter fade away,”

Not only does this endearing and talented woman paint, she also creates intricate sculptors as well.

MUSEUM.org Interview with AMERICA MARTIN

If you live in this town, you've probably heard about the rising-star artist America Martin.