My Self Portrait Series

#1. "Warrior Painter"

(inspired by Joan of Arc, this painting represents the intercessor and worshipper in me that enters into the battle through creativity)

24x36 mixed media on canvas

c. 2010 Lisa Marten

Original Not For Sale

Prints Available For Sale

#2. "Dancing Child"

(inspired by a friends 3yr old daughter, this painting represents the uninhibited and free in me filled with wonder and awe that dances with joy because of trust amidst the storms of life)

24x30 mixed media on canvas

c. 2011 Lisa Marten

Original Not For Sale

Prints Available For Sale

#3. "Favored Queen"

(inspired by Queen Esther, this painting represents the chosen in me that bravely approaches the feat with confidence and intention for such a time as this)

24x30 mixed media on canvas

c. 2014 Lisa Marten

Original Not For Sale

Prints will be Available For Sale

*I've been given a 4th Name to paint...at the moment I don't have an image in my head yet...but I trust it will come in the right time. 

Painting Self Portraits

photo taken of me while i created one of my self portraits 

photo credit:  Chad Estes of Starry Night Media

A common task for artists is to paint their self portrait (sometimes several times within a lifetime). Though I've been creative all my life, I didn't actually try to paint my self portrait until recent years. It's been quite a challenge but I've approached it so differently than most artists. I'm in the process of painting the 3rd painting in my self portrait series. Yes, 3rd painting. Each has been an artistic process that has included an inner journey and transformation over the last 5 years to step into the new names given to me by God and by doing so live from them. It's been a goal more about understanding and truly being who I am and painting that, than painting how I actually look physically. The first is "Warrior Painter" (the intercessor and worshipper in me that enters into the battle through creativity). The second is "Dancing Child" (the uninhibited and free in me filled with wonder and awe that dances with joy because of trust amidst the storms of life). The third (that I'm currently working on) is "Favored Queen" (the chosen in me that bravely approaches the feat with confidence and intention for such a time as this). Once I'm finished I will post photos.