Karl Martens talks to Cathy Sayers about his work and his forthcoming exhibition 'All of a Feather II' at Cricket Fine Art, Chelsea, London from 29th October - 9th November 2013
I am speechless. I am so impressed. I realized how much I want my life to ressemble this. Having a beautiful art atelier and just create from observing nature ❤️
In May of this year, I got the chance to see his work in Stockbridge. It was unbelievable. There's something so captivating by his brush strokes. Truly transcendental
Your work is such an amazing inspiration. My art has been soley focused on birds, which I am so intrigued by. I look at your birds Karl and think, wow. Just, wow.
Quando uma pessoa ama a arte de verdade, ela consegue se expressar numa tela. O artista que ama o que faz, consegue mostar ao mundo as suas obras de arte, cheias de riquezas!
I resonated with this!!!! His work space was beautiful! And I totally understand his need to clear his mind before he paints. I have to do the same thing and I cannot have any distractions visually so I need a clear space with the least amount of things around as possible! I wonder if this is common? I also have a couple of those large Japanese ink brushes mine is not as large as his but about half that size and I looove them for large washes especially :) they are great for holding large amounts of colour! Found on amazon after a search when I used a small one from Japanese set I used I realized I wanted more.
Karl, I came upon your work only recently; it is stunningly beautiful. I've worked with animals all my life as a photographer and filmmaker but have only just begun to paint. I have a fairly thorough knowledge of animals but not in a dozen lifetimes could I produce the kind of accuracy that you achieve without using any reference material other than what is in my mind. Am I correct in deducing from what you present here that you don't use any "printed" reference material on which to base your paintings? If not, your work is even more astonishing.
fantastic a talent in your hands, brillant. beautiful house too and beautiful , perfect birds on water color, i never see. now frist water color, big water color with animals. so birds, Congratulatios, Big talent. special talent.
I am speechless. I am so impressed. I realized how much I want my life to ressemble this. Having a beautiful art atelier and just create from observing nature ❤️
This man is a true artist and I don't say that often.
Mesmerizing. What a gift! Karl Martens is a wonderful artist.
In May of this year, I got the chance to see his work in Stockbridge. It was unbelievable. There's something so captivating by his brush strokes. Truly transcendental
Beautiful birds- I’ve seen many- yours are the best, they’re completely natural and alive
Ive seen this many times over the years, he is my favorite artist & wish there was more to watch & learn with this incredible talent & mind.
Search here for his name. Theres more
I really live Karl's work, What a great find to see him in action here. Thanks!
So awesome that I have no words to express how amazing this is. Birds are my favourite subject as well.
Just pure magic! Thank you
What a beautiful video - Karl is an incredible artist and obviously a very cool guy. Cheers, DEB T (NZ)
Your ability to express what is your true being is truly a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us
I understand everything you say,simply beautiful.
Beautiful! Thanks🕯
He's a great artist. Many thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, inspiring. Thanks so much for posting...
Absolutely beautiful!💖💖💖
This video was suggested by UA-cam. So I’m grateful as I haven’t heard of this artist before. I love his loose stokes contrasted with tight detail.
So Beautiful. Incredible talent. Thank you so much.
Dalia, more training than talent. Thousands of hours of meditating and studying nature are the Basis.
Simply beautiful.
Now I know why I fell in love with those birds not knowing initially who, how and why they were put on the paper. What an inspiration 🥰
Esto es arte!!! Admiracion total!♡
What a dream it would be to own one of his pieces , dream .....
such a beautiful space to work in surrounded by all that glorious nature. what a blessing that is.
Thank you for sharing 😌
Thank you. Great work.
Estou encantada!!!👏👏👏👏💕
Love him, his art/work and his way of living/thinking/meditate state :) and the nature!!
These are the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen. I mean truly.
Incredible! He is a Master!
Magnificent work
Love your work!
From one of the comment that sums this up:
Incredible talent nd mind.
What a beautifull man, hugs.
Good job. Thank so much
Beautiful!!
Magnificent !
Total inspiración....
Gracias por existir
Incredible talent you have. It seems to come so easy to you. It's the love you have of your gift.
I'm a fan.....
Wonderful!
Your work is such an amazing inspiration. My art has been soley focused on birds, which I am so intrigued by. I look at your birds Karl and think, wow. Just, wow.
Beautiful work
Fantastic!
Also the paintings are breathtaking
Fantástico!!! Me encanta!! 👍😀
Amazing art ❤
I love this artistic work so much, have the deep artistic culture.
Beautiful
Awesome!!!!!
Gracias
I Love that man
amazing sir
Amazing 😍
Невероятно! Браво! БРАВОООО!!! 👍😊👍👏👏👏😊👏👏👏
He is a fantastic artist....and very handsome😉
Very nice work!!
Es ist das Licht in dir.
Great work Thanks for sharing Best wishes from India
Magic!
AMAZING ARTIST !!
lovely
Excellent
Magnifique, bravo amazing beauty, of nature , tanks
Que lindo parabéns pelo trabalho 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘
Truly inspiring. Such a pleasant, humble and creative man. Peace and love x
gorgeous
Baeautiful!!!💐👋🇮🇩
Went from a brush almost the size of a floor mop, to a brush almost the size of a pencil lead...quite skillful and inspirational.
Sweet man
Потрясающе!
Quando uma pessoa ama a arte de verdade, ela consegue se expressar numa tela. O artista que ama o que faz, consegue mostar ao mundo as suas obras de arte, cheias de riquezas!
Serious skills right there !
you're pretty loc man ! that hawk and the way you did it makes me want to try that medium...and those brushes for the darks.
I resonated with this!!!! His work space was beautiful! And I totally understand his need to clear his mind before he paints. I have to do the same thing and I cannot have any distractions visually so I need a clear space with the least amount of things around as possible! I wonder if this is common? I also have a couple of those large Japanese ink brushes mine is not as large as his but about half that size and I looove them for large washes especially :) they are great for holding large amounts of colour! Found on amazon after a search when I used a small one from Japanese set I used I realized I wanted more.
Wounderful painting,it's like talking with us
Wow...totally wow
inspiring
more video with tecnics please!!!! you are great!!!!!
Bellissimo love
Karl, I came upon your work only recently; it is stunningly beautiful. I've worked with animals all my life as a photographer and filmmaker but have only just begun to paint. I have a fairly thorough knowledge of animals but not in a dozen lifetimes could I produce the kind of accuracy that you achieve without using any reference material other than what is in my mind. Am I correct in deducing from what you present here that you don't use any "printed" reference material on which to base your paintings? If not, your work is even more astonishing.
Bello.!!!!!!!! Trabajo.
It looks very good with the writing brush of the Orient.
I'll refer to it in my work. thank you.
WOW ❤️
Stunningly beautiful- yes he’s alive- love your method
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - MASTERY
Wow! Impression!
Love the Wabi Sabi approach to your artwork 🎨😊
I am a fan....
Omg. That bird! Speechless.
WOW!
Gratidão 🐦
So inspiring... Thank you!
real painter!
💖💖💖
05:24 my favorite part
Wow 😲
please, what is the song throughout?
lovely work - I love those giant brushes - may ask what they are called? Thank you.
super art
Cool video 💗
fantastic a talent in your hands, brillant. beautiful house too and beautiful , perfect birds on water color, i never see. now frist water color, big water color with animals. so birds, Congratulatios, Big talent. special talent.