Growing up in Minnesota, Cheryl Martin became interested in art from an early age. Eventually, Martin chose to hone her talents Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she received a bachelors in Art and an AA in graphic design. In 1989, Martin moved to Arizona, where the rich landscape acts as a constant source of artistic inspiration. Martin’s love of outdoor exploration is always evident in her rich paintings: “My paintings are a result of an intuitive process that develops out of the combination of layers, color, shape and texture. I am fascinated by layers of transparent color peeking out beneath other layers. My paintings also symbolize a curiosity of the delicate connections of colors and shapes in the natural world.”