I began painting on porcelain in 1995, after seeing a portrait painted by friend and teacher, Peggy Adams. I knew immediately that portraits were what I wanted to paint, and I began taking lessons. I was hairdressing at the time, and could only paint one day per week. In 1998, I made the decision to retire from that career, and focus full time on painting.

I have been fortunate to study with San Do numerous times as well as take additional portrait classes from Jane Marcks, Ona Lee Crocker, and Joan Schulte. I began teaching in 2000. I teach seminars and teach at porcelain schools around the United States. I have been associated with the WOCP Art Institute since 2000. I am currently the Teacher Director for WOCP overseeing the Art Institute in Oklahoma City for 2010 and 2012. I also am an active member of IPAT and PPAA.

My main focus is portraits, but I soon learned it is important to be able to paint and teach a variety of subjects, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, animals, and landscapes. I still use my portrait technique when painting other subjects so that the picture takes on a photo-realism. I like to paint from photographs because this captures more personality of the individual.

My work has been published every year in the China Painter magazine, and in several issues of the IPAT magazine. It has also appeared in the British Porcelain Artist magazine. I display my artwork at the Missouri State Fair nearly every year, and have been "artist in residence" twice.

Marty is available to teach a seminar for your china painting club or group at your location or in her home in Kansas City, MO. The cost of a seminar is $250 per day plus $0.45 per mile for round trip travel. Portrait seminars are usually 4 or 5 days. The new graffito technique seminars can be taught in 2 days.

Seminar information and fees are detailed in Marty's Seminar Contract Information Document. Click Here to view and print.

International Porcelain Artists and Teachers................IPAT

World Organization of China Painters........................WOCP

World Organization of China Painting Teachers.......WOCPT

Professional Porcelain Artist Association.....................PPAA