Artist Designer Printmaker.
Martine studied in the UK, obtaining a BA Hons degree in Textile Design. ‘My main area of study was printed textiles; however, after leaving Uni, I pursued painting and illustration. Always wanting to illustrate a children’s book, I could not believe my luck when I got a job with Jan Pienkowski, the pop up children’s book illustrator, working on his book called ‘Robot’ at his home studio in London.’
In 1994, Martine emigrated to Australia and continued to paint, entering many fundraising art exhibitions and Gallery exhibitions. She heard about a Printmaking group and decided to join Union Street Printmakers, re-kindling her love of printing. Martine’s prints have been in many exhibitions with other Printmakers.
Martine also works on community-based projects and at present, is working on painting Stobie poles in Kent Town for the Kent Town Residents Association.
Now that Martine has joined The Mill, she feels she can explore different mediums, using materials that would otherwise be thrown away to create 3D pieces while continuing to paint and print.
