Welcome to Alan Martin’s pastel art galleries….
Alan, a pastel artist (and an engineer), explores detail in portraiture, dance, drawing of sculpture and sport. Alan enjoys landscapes, plein air art, studying art history through re-creation, and emotive colour. Stylistically realist and precise, but a student of impressionism other artistic styles.
Alan started drawing in 2019, having always carried colouring pencils to entertain the kids, but until then had never used them. He is now a collector of artists Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils, always in search of the perfect pencil. He uses pastels because they are a difficult to control, softening precision. The high pigments content of professional pastels on pastel paper (like sandpaper) make the art the brightest objects at home.
Some art has been professionally reproduced and is available as giclée prints to buy.
Commissions also possible. Although not shown on this site, Alan has recreated old black and white family photos into full colour portraits.
Contact: alandavidmartin@gmail.com
Landscapes
Ballet
Classics
Dance
Portraiture
Sketches using pastel pencil
Rowing
Abstract landscapes
Art History
I love the focused and restrained emotion in all these pictures! Amazing that Alan Martin has been at this only since 2019…..
Wow!
Amazing work or art 👏
Where have you been hiding this special talent of yours Alan?
Looking forward to more
Hi Alan, I just gave the portrait you drew to my partner for her Birthday and she loved it! A great success. I really appreciate the vivid colours and thoughtful presentation. Looking forward to seeing more of your work soon.