Illuminating the sacred journey
Recent Work
Still, We Remain Collection
Even in the aftermath of destruction, the human spirit reaches, shelters, and shares.
JUSTINE MARTINEZ
MEET THE ARTIST
Justine paints abstracted figurative paintings that explore what it means to be fully alive, a journey from fragmented living to wholeness. Through layered, intuitive processes using fluid mediums like ink and water alongside oils and acrylics, she lets intuition lead, creating pieces where vivid scenes and backgrounds move through human faces and figures. Her work explores both the pain of disconnection and the potential for full human emotion, challenging dehumanizing narratives through honest storytelling.
Where does creativity meet contemplation?
Join Art as Prayer, a Substack exploring the sacred intersections of making and being.
Visual meditations, creative prompts, studio reflections, and the search for beauty in everyday chaos.
AVAILABLE WORKS
Explore paintings that are currently available
A face emerging through layers of mist, as a reminder of how revelation can slowly come into focus. The interplay between clarity and obscurity mirrors our own journey toward understanding. These translucent layers reflect the process of spiritual formation, reminding us that our restoration emerges gradually, often from layers of confusion and pain.
An original mixed media painting, 2025. Alcohol ink and oil on panel board, 16×20 inches.
FRAMING — Panel board paintings include a black finish, wood floater frame by Ampersand with hanging hardware installed (see image).
SHIPPING — Packaging and shipping will take around 2-3 weeks. Shipping fees are calculated from the varying size of these works. Local collectors in San Francisco will have artwork delivered by the artist for a flat fee by coordinated home delivery scheduling through email.
RETURNS — FINAL SALE, NO REFUND Due to the unique and original nature of this artwork, all sales are final. Carefully review purchases before completing the sale. All pieces are inspected prior to shipment to ensure they meet quality standards. If you have any questions or concerns about a piece before purchasing, contact info@justinemartinez.com for more information or additional photos.
A woman confronts the vulnerable spaces required to enter for true growth. The ink drips cascading down her face reveal a beautiful paradox where mess becomes the pathway toward transformation. Her expression shows a tension between hesitation and courage, knowing that meaningful change rarely comes without first stepping into uncertainty.
An original mixed media painting, 2024. Acrylic and oil on .75-inch wrapped canvas, 16×20 inches.
FRAMING — This painting includes a white finish, floater frame with hanging hardware installed.
SHIPPING — Packaging and shipping will take around 2-3 weeks. Shipping fees are calculated from the varying size of these works. Local collectors in San Francisco will have artwork delivered by the artist for a flat fee by coordinated home delivery scheduling through email.
RETURNS — FINAL SALE, NO REFUND Due to the unique and original nature of this artwork, all sales are final. Carefully review purchases before completing the sale. All pieces are inspected prior to shipment to ensure they meet quality standards. If you have any questions or concerns about a piece before purchasing, contact info@justinemartinez.com for more information or additional photos.
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