Adrianna Martinez
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About Me

I created this site to share my academic work and personal interests. Below are two of my favorite hobbies!

Growing up in the desert, my family often spent time off-roading, dirt bike riding, and camping. We would travel to the deserts of Utah, hit trails in South Lake Tahoe, and venture into the red rocks of the Las Vegas valley. 

Hobby image

Hobby image

Off-road adventure

Off-road adventure

Off-road adventure

I love drawing and painting! I began practicing visual art in middle school and have expanded my artistic abilities over the years to watercolor, oil and acrylic, printmaking, charcoal and graphite, and ceramics. I love surrealism, incorporating landscapes, portraits, and vibrant colors into my works. Here you can see some of my favorite pieces and the inspiration behind each one.

Abstract landscape painting

Growing and Dying
Acrylic on stretched canvas; a play on idealism amidst environmental crisis—the cycle of hope, fear, and mourning.

Milk and Honey painting

Milk & Honey
Mixed media painting exploring heaven, the realm where milk and honey flows.

Plant painting

Natives
A study of edible plants native to Santa Barbara area; assisted by indigenous knowledge.

Desert landscape painting

Desert Sun
Inspired by desert camping trips; commissioned by family friends.

Lamb painting

Laying Lamb
A soft-toned watercolor portrait of a lamb; a symbol of softness, vulnerability, and trust.

Dove painting

My Doves
Surrealistic depiction of a dove; a meditation on peace and release.