Artist's Philosophy

I am intrigued by other cultures and delight in finding images that speak to me personally.

I am instinctively drawn to images that are warm and intense in color.

In nature, I also seek lines, shapes, patterns and textures.

My approach to picture-taking has evolved from the traditional art to what is known as contemplative photography.

Jennifer Martin

Two of my favorite books are:

The Little Book of Contemplative Photography: Seeing with wonder, respect and humility by Howard Zehr and

Photography And the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography by Freeman Patterson.

Contemplative photography allows me to "practice mindfulness." My hope is that my art will be imbued with the same ever-present sense of wonder and joy I feel as I approach my photography with awe and respect.

Artist's Biography

Jennifer J Martin Jennifer Martin is a professional artist, award-winning writer and author of Star Child: A Mother's Journey Through Grief. Her essays have appeared in Grief Digest and Living With Loss magazines. She maintains a working art studio in San Antonio, Texas. She is a member of the San Antonio Art League, the Southwest School of Art, and the Writer's League of Texas.

Jennifer J Martin Through her own personal journey she has found expressive arts to be a healing pathway. Initially this came in the form of writing and has expanded to include photography. She has recently developed a line of "art" note cards featuring the same images shown on this website.

Martin has studied at The Southwest School of Art and Craft, Gemini Ink and The Long Ridge Writer's Group. Her work is currently carried in galleries and boutiques in Cuero, Laredo, and San Antonio, Texas. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, John.