Karin Martensen

Karin Martensen is a self-taught artist with a background in musicology who works primarily with acrylics and oil pastels. Her works are characterized by impasto paint application, vibrant colors, and the creative use of collage techniques with materials such as paper, wool, and plant parts. She works primarily within the realm of Expressionism, creating three-dimensional landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Martensen succeeds in creating an intense atmosphere through her captivating color palettes, conveying to the viewer the adventure of creative freedom and subtle color nuances.