2024 The Rice Gallery of Fine Art National Juried Show
The theme of this show was a focus on light and shadow “Light on the Easel”. 71 paintings were selected from over 600 entries. I’m excited to share that “It’s the Little Things” 12x16” oil pastel was awarded 3rd place!
2023 Uart Award and Sponsorship
”Wine Tasting” was an alla prima I made for #stradaeaselchallenge I quickly set up the flowers for the day and spent a few hours with my soft pastels capturing the expressive and nuanced colors of these white roses. This was given the UART pastel painting award and I am additionally excited to share that I am now sponsored by UART for their sanded pastel surface, my number one choice for Oil pastel and soft pastels. This means I’ll be creating more process videos to share on my Instagram & Facebook.
2022 Salmagundi Art Club Scholarship Membership Recipient New York, New York
”Salmagundi is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), professional and social club, created in 1871 and is one of America’s oldest arts organizations. The Club has continuously championed representational art from its founding with iconic members, including: Thomas Moran (1837-1926), William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), Emil Carlsen (1848-1932), N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945), Childe Hassam (1859-1935) and Winston Churchill (1874-1965).
Today’s members and recently past members are some of the most recognized names within representational art, including: Jacob Collins, Max Ginsburg, Richard Schmid, Daniel E. Greene, Patricia Watwood, David A. Leffel and many more.” I’m incredibly grateful to be accepted into their scholarship member program.
Portrait Society of America | Washington, D.C.
In 2018 I was awarded a tuition scholarship to attend the 20th Annual Portrait Society of America Conference. During our stay we met some of the nation's top artists as they shared their accumulated knowledge of techniques, traditional aesthetics and the history of figurative art and portraiture. Additionaly, I had the pleasure of meeting the family of Michael Harding Handmade Oils and they purchased a sketch I did of their beautiful daughter Joelle. I have once again been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2022 conference.
Dutch Art Gallery Fall 2019 Juried Show 1st Place Winner
It brings me great joy to share that out of my 3 accepted pieces, “Never a Dull Moment” has been awarded 1st place in this season’s themed show “Keepin’ It Real” and SOLD on opening day! Thank you to the Massar family and jurors for this wonderful opportunity to share my work
Juror Christine Blackhurst’s Statement:
“I was drawn to Katherine Martinez work, Never a Dull Moment, by her masterful use of color, light, and skewed perspective which are delightful to the senses. Martinez gives us a window into her mind and soul, the heart of her creativity, her studio. I found myself intrigued by the subtle art historical references that abound from reclining figures to skulls, shells, and the “painting within a painting” expression. Then there are those wonderfully pesky cats. Who of us do not have distractions? My bet is that we all are tempted to lose focus and become distracted by the “shiny” things in our lives, be they people, pets, or objects. Martinez shows us that we must remain focused, delight in the distractions yet soldier on.”
2018 ArtSpace at Metropolitan Press Emerging Artist Showcase II
Thank you to my advanced painting Instructor Keith Williams inviting me to be a part of this show. It was amazing to be surrounded by beautiful work and to enjoy the company of many wonderful artists, friends, and collectors. 3 pieces of mine were featured during this exhibit.
Dutch Art Gallery | Do You See What I See? Juried Show
In 2017 1 of 2 guest jurors, Deborah Stenberg, made some closing remarks at the Dutch Art Gallery Bi-Annual Show where my piece "Passage of Time" was featured. I have had the pleasure of being her drawing student for 4 semesters at Brookhaven Community College.
2017 ArtSpace at Metropolitan Press Emerging Artist Showcase
Featuring "El Comienzo" 24x36 in Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas.
Dutch Art Gallery | Sound of Color Juried Show
In 2018 my pieces "Contigo Peru" and "Let's Light Up the Night" were accepted into the DaG Bi-Annual Juried Show. The theme asked artists to create a piece inspired by a music. The day of the reception I had the pleasure of meeting a new collector that purchased "Let's Light Up the Night".
Dutch Art Gallery Self Portrait Invitational
In Gallery 1st Place Winner
I, along with 21 other Gallery artists were invited to create a self portrait to be displayed with a collection of our work during September 2018.
DCCCD Founders’ Foyer Rotating Art Exhibit
Each semester all schools belonging to the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) have students, alumni, and faculty submit artwork to be considered for the rotating exhibition at the DCCCD Founders' Foyer Exhibit. In 2017 I was selected to represent Richland Community College with my piece "Essence" 18x24 in. Graphite on Paper.
25th Annual Pastel 100 “Ones to Watch” article in Pastel Journal 2024
It was my first time applying to this international pastel competition and was delighted that my painting “Wine Tasting” received honorable mention and an “Ones to Watch” article feature in Pastel Journal Magazine
“Baptism of Christ” 36”x48” oil painting commissioned by Faith Lutheran Church Wylie, Texas. Dedicated on December 25, 2023
2023 Wildwood Missouri Plein Air Art Event
The theme of this event was to exhibit the natural beauty of Wildwood, Missouri. All works where exhibited at Wildwood City Hall and my painting “She Blooms” was awarded Best of Show and sold to our generous sponsors, B&B Theatre. I really appreciated all the effort and resources everyone at Wildwood put in to make this such a great event!
2023 Fairfield Missouri Plein Air Competition
I created 7 acrylic paintings on location and “Where the Gnomes Gather” was awarded Artists Choice Award and was the first to sell at the evening reception! my other painted “Hay There was given honorable mention award. The community was incredibly welcoming, I am so grateful to all the staff, artists, sponsors, and everyone in between for making this event a FANTASTIC experience. Even the awards where designed (Thanks to Cindy & Spencer Meagher) with the artist in mind! I will definitely be doing a painting of my Artists Choice mannequin.
2022 & 2023 Dia De Los Muertos Art Exhibit at Saint Louis History Museum
2023 Ste. Genevieve MO Plein Air Competition
I spend one mid afternoon painting this in soft pastels, the water had dried up but that nothing a little imagination can’t fix. Please to share it was awarded 3rd place.
April 20-29 2023 Augusta Missouri Plein Air Festival
This was my second ever plein air competition, and again I’m excited to share that my works received multiple awards and are finding perfect homes. This was a jam packed week! I created a total of 16 paintings on location! My 1st pastel was awarded judges choice by Farley Lewis, and my 15th painting was awarded first place in pastel category.
2022 University City in Bloom | Saint Louis, MO
I attended my first plein air competition, and am so excited to share that one of my two alla prima paintings one 1st place, it was my painting of the Lion’s Gates statues. Both pieces were completed in the morning and judged by the fantastic painter, Gino Santa Maria.
2022 Scottsdale Artists’ School Best & Brightest | Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you once again to SAS, their jurors and sponsors! My painting “Out for a Swim” won the Best of Show Award and the 1st place in pastel category. Meanwhile “Tio Agustito” won honorable mention in oils .
Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine November/December 2021
In 2021 my painting “Splash at White Rock Lake” was awarded the Fine Art Connoisseur Award of Excellence which earned me a full page ad in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. My painting “Paso a Paso” was published in their November/ December 2021 issue.
2021 Scottsdale Artists’ School Best & Brightest | Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you to SAS, their jurors and sponsors! My painting “Gabriella” won Best of Show Award and the school’s Purchase Prize Award. Meanwhile “Splash at White Rock Lake” won 1st place in pastels and the Fine Art Connoisseur Award of Excellence.
Palette Project Scholarship Recipient | Scottsdale, AZ
In January 2018 & 2019, Daniel Keys and fellow artists (Tim Rees, Richie Carter, Kenneth Yarus) held a weekend long Portrait & Still Life workshop in Arizona at the Scottsdale Artists' School. It was an honor getting to meet these grand artists and learn all we could during our stay.
Dutch Art Gallery Assistant | Custom Frame Designer | Gallery Artist
From 2017 - 2022 I worked at the Dutch Art Gallery, a family owned and operated fine art gallery for the past 56 years located in Dallas Texas. Working there I have been able to interact with many amazing local artists, learn the ins and outs of the day to day operation of a gallery, and make life-long friends.
2023 University City in Bloom | Saint Louis, MO
Thank you U City in Bloom fellow painters, volunteers, sponsors, jurors, gardeners, and everyone in between for coming together to celebrate nature and community. I am very grateful for having received 1st place and People's Choice Award! We were given the month of September to go out and paint. I spent a total of 5 hours over two late afternoons painting at one of the homes that was on the Musick Neighborhood Garden Tours. As I was painting I was greeted and encourage by all the neighbors, even the neighborhood cat whom I named the painting after.
September 2020 Southwest Art magazine 21 Under 31 article.
“Welcome to our annual celebration of the next generation of artists! We’ve discovered 21 talented creatives under the age of 31 who are worth your attention…Their works are diverse in both subject matter and style .. and from classical realism to expressionism. What they have in common though are strong skills fresh approaches, and limitless possibilities ahead as they make their way in the art world.”- Bonnie Gangelhoff
2022 Dutch Art Gallery Juried Art Show Themed “All You Need is Love'“ 1st Place Winner
Of the 3 works accepted into the show the portrait of my mom and I “Low Tide” was awarded 1st place at the show opening. Thank you to the Massar family and jurors!
Apprentice to Michael Mentler
From 2017 to 2022 I became an apprentice to Michael Mentler. His teachings have made a huge impact on my artistic career and I can’t thank him enough!
Jeffrey Hein Portrait Painting Workshop| Scottsdale Artists’ School Scholarship Recipient
I just returned from Scottsdale Arizona after attending a splendid 5 day portrait painting workshop with one of the artists i’ve long admired, Jeffrey Hein. Several light bulbs went off in my head thanks to his guidance! Thank you so much to the school and their donors for the continued support and to my collectors for allowing me to reinvest in my education.
Texas Portrait Society of America Members Only Exhibition 2018 at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
Cecil Wallace Fordham Award in Visual Arts
The Cecil Wallace Fordham Memorial Award in Visual Arts is funded through endowments, and are administered by the DCCCD Foundation. Each student receives a cash award of $500, made possible by gifts from the Jones family. The general public is invited to view the visual arts exhibit held at H.Paxton Moore Gallery at El Centro College. In 2017 I was selected to represent Richland Community College with my three pieces "Origenes", "Raices", and "Ephemeral".
Dutch Art Gallery | Do You See What I See? Juried Show
In 2017 my piece "Passage of Time" was accepted into the DaG Bi-Annual Juried Show. The theme asked artists to convey a hidden object, emotion, or unique perspective within their works for the audience to discover.
18th Annual Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show and Sale
1st Place in Acrylic
1st Place in Drawing
Honorable Mention in Mixed Media
Dutch Art Gallery Call of The Wild Juried Show
In 2017 my piece "Encroachment" was accepted into the DaG bi-annual juried theme show "Call of the Wild" at the Dutch Art Gallery.
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center Solo Show
May 2019 I had the joy of collaborating with this lovely gallery in hosting my first solo show featuring over 50 of my original paintings and drawings.
Anna Rose Bain Workshops/Demos
I had the privilege to study under Anna Rose Bain in her 2017 & 2018 Alla Prima Workshops/Demos. During my visit to Colorado she invited me to attend the Wednesday night figurative painting group. It was a joy getting to see both Anna and Quang Ho in action along with a group of wonderful artists.
Brazos Gallery Director’s Choice
In 2017 I had three pieces accepted into the Brazos Gallery Spring Juried Student Show. In the picture above you see me standing next to my still life pastel painting "Memories". My Alla Prima painting "Brilliance" was awarded Director's Choice!