About
Join me in celebrating art that inspires and uplifts. I invite you to explore, create, and share creativity with me at Anna Martin Art.
I am a half-Spanish, half-Irish contemporary artist, born and raised in London. My artistic journey began at Chelsea School of Art and continued with a BA in Communication Design at Parsons School of Design, New York. I have worked internationally in publishing, advertising, and design, before returning to my first passion—art.
For over 20 years, I have led painting holidays and workshops in the UK, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and the US, collaborating with a variety of special-interest holiday providers. My experience spans acrylic, watercolour, and oils, and I have designed programmes that cater to all levels—from complete beginners to experienced artists.
Alongside my artistic practice, I am a trained performance coach and facilitator, bringing skills in communication, creativity, and group dynamics. This enables me to create immersive, supportive, and inspiring experiences for participants, helping them develop their skills while enjoying the culture and beauty of each location.
I speak Spanish fluently and have working knowledge of Italian and French, allowing me to connect easily with international guests.
I am seeking partnerships with venues and travel providers where I can bring my expertise as a guest artist and retreat leader, delivering enriching creative experiences while the host organisation manages bookings, logistics, and accommodation.
Previous destinations include tranquil coastlines, cultural hubs, and scenic countryside locations across Europe. I pride myself on creating an atmosphere that fosters creativity, relaxation, and memorable experiences for participants.
For those interested in my work and style, my seasonal collections of paintings and prints reflect my love of colour, light, and movement
Exhibitions
Parabola Arts Centre in conjunction with the Cheltenham Jazz Festivall, Cheltenham, Group exhibition with Living From Art - 2025
Sixteen Gallery, Cheltenham Oct 2024 Group exhibition Urban Landscapes and Theme of Movement -2024
Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham, Group exhibition with Living From Art -2024
Garret Arts MA, US, Art on display as part of my acrylic demo and talk - 2024
Monarts Centre, WV, US Art displayed as part of my Acrylic course in Morgantown - 2024
Artsy, Artsper Online exhibition hosted by Galeria Azur online art platfoms, 2022-2023
Urban and Rural Landscapes and the surroundings, Madrid City Centre- 2023
Urban and Rural Landscapes and the surroundings, Torrelodones - 2022
Brian Cosby Fine Art - Cheltenham - 2013
Chelsea Library, London - Joint Exhibition - 2013
Brent Artists Resource, London, - 2010
Brent Artists Resource, London, - 2009
Cultural Centre in Frigiliana, 2011
Spitalfields, London, - 2010
Open studios, Cheltenham - 2010
Hadfield Fine Art, Andoversford - 2009
Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham - 2008
Spitalfields Arts Market - 2008
Mural design of entire interior of a Yemen Middle Eastern Restaurant Liverpool - 2008
Rivers Gallery, Nailsworth,
Isbourne Centre, cheltenham, 2006
Ongoing Exhibitions
Galeria Azur, Artsy, Artsper
https://galeriaazur.art/artist/anne-marie-martin/
Various locations in Spain,
Hotel Ribera, San Javier, Murcia,
Casa Bouganvillea, San Jose, Almeria
Qualification / training
1987-88 Art Foundation Course, Chelsea School of Art, London
1988-89 BA Hons (1st Year) London College of Printing, London
1989-92 BA Hons Communication Design, Parsons School of Design, New York
2001 - 2002 Diploma in Coaching, Newcastle College
2005 -2006 International NLP Coaching Certification, Dr John Grinder, Barcelona
2002- 2005 Level 1 Certificate In adult Education, Kensington & Chelsea College
Training
NLP Master Practitioner and other applied NLP courses, NLP Academy, London, 2000-2005
NLP Certification Series, The Hero’s Journey, Vision into Action, London. 2001-2002
Online Creativity Coaching Course by Eric Maisel, 2004
Abstract Art course, Adult Education, The Brewery Arts Centre, Cirencester, 2005-2006
Summer Art Course, Marcos Amoros, Murcia, 2007
Summer Abstract Art Course, Marco Amoros, 2010
Employment History
92-94 Designer, Elle Decoration, Madrid
Senior Graphic Designer at Elle Decoration magazine.
96-2002 Graphic Designer with Contract publishers & Magazine Editorials, Redwood, Publicis, London
Freelance senior Graphic Designer creating various new contract publishing editorial concepts and implementing design.
2000- 2006 NLP Academy, London
Assisted and delivered various seminars. I also delivered some one on coaching to individuals.
2002-2006 Development Organisations, Isbourne Foundation, Cheltenham, Fitness First, Madrid. Organisations in health & wellbeing in the Cotswolds.
Assisted and delivered seminars on health and wellbeing, motivation. communication skills and goal setting. I also delivered one on one Performance Coaching for private individuals addressing including fitness, motivation, stress managements and goal setting.
2006-2007 Teacher, Kensington & Chelsea College, London
Part time teaching in the Adult Education sector. I delivered a NOCN Pre-Access Presentation Skills course, LOCN, NLP course for humanities. Adult Ed, Intermediate NLP for Personal Development.
2005-2012 Web Designer, Alternotion Ltd
Developed websites for local SMEs in the Cotwolds and Bristol
2005-2015 Art Tutor with Paint Andalucia, Malaga, Spain
I created and delivered various painting holiday programmes which I facilitated with groups of a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 12. I delivered on average 6-8 holiday a year in Torrox, Nerja and the Grazalema region. I also created a walking and sketching programme during a recce for potential holidays in Cuba and Malaga.
2008-ongoing Art workshops and Art Demonstrations
I am currently offering small group art workshops based in my family hotel in the Mar Menor region of Murcia
2015 -present Art Tutor with Creative Getaways, Kalkan Turkey and Malaga, Spain
Creating and delivering ongoing painting holidays in various media which I facilitate with groups of a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 12 on average four times a year in the Kalkan region, Turkey and the Malaga region, Spain.
2015 -present director of family hotel Hotel Ribera, Murcia, Spain
Ongoing part time role as executor of family hotel in Murcia, Southern Spain.
2019 -present Art Leader with HF Holidays, UK
I am currently an art leader for special interest art UK based holidays. I have to date delivered an Intermediate Pen and Ink holiday and an Introduction to water-based oils. I will be also be running rambles with a sketchbook.
2022 -2023 Art Break - Watercolour, Lafkos South Pelion, Greece I delliver residential watercolour weeks for beginners and improvers with a small holiday provider Lagou Raxi,Lafkos, the South Pelion, Greece.
2023 Art Break - Watercolour, Murcia I delivered a watercolour art holiday the Mar Menor, Murcia at our family hotel.
2024 June Art Break - Watercolour, Lafkos South Pelion, Greece I delivered a watercolour course taking in various locations and studio based work for beginners and improvers.
2024 - Sep Art Break - Acrylic workshop at the Monongalia Arts Centre, Morgantown, WV, US
2024 October Art Break - Acrylic, Garret Arts Centre, Oakland, MA US I delivered a demonstration and talk based on iconic architecture in Oakland.
2025 - MayArt Break - Watercolour, Ericeira, Portugal , Almeria, Spain I created a bespoke a two centred art residential workshop over two weeks for a group of artists from the US,
2025 May Art Break - Watercolour, Lafkos South Pelion, Greece I delliver residential watercolour week for beginners and improvers I delivered an oil painting course taking in various locations and studio based work for beginners and improvers. with a small holiday provider Lagou Raxi,Lafkos, the South Pelion, Greece.
2025- June Art Break - Watermixable Oil, Lafkos South Pelion, Greece I delivered an oil painting course taking in various locations and studio based work for beginners and improvers.
Lansdown Art classes, Lansdown Art studios, Cheltenham, 2000
Summer Abstract Art Workshop, at private studio, London, 2012, 2013
Life drawing classes at various venues such as the Mall Galleries, London, 2016-present
Urban Sketching and meet ups in various cities. 2016-present
Language exchange in Italian and French, present