All My Artworks Are

Inspired by Story

I am inspired by the stories I find in old photographs and vintage garments, the magic symbolism in birds, the phrasing of mathematics and old languages, the memories of childhood and the complexities of maternal connections, and the mysteries and hidden truths in myths. Using paint and pencil, found and hand-crafted materials, I give the stories substance and presence.

Mixed Media

"Golden Child" is the latest mixed-media piece that joined the NEST series. Featured in Nest: A Reflection of Safe Spaces at the College of Creative Studies, Detroit.

Recent Artworks on Display

New works and studio favorites have been on display in exhibitions statewide. Visit "See Gallery" for the portals to see more paintings, drawings, and mixed media work.

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Paintings

"The Matriarch", my oil painting that honors my family's matriarchs back to the year 1513, had its latest showing at the 95th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibit at the Muskegon Museum of Art.

My Story

I am an explorer of place and time, interpreting and distilling the physical and mystical world through oil painting, drawing, and mixed media work. My themes of home and identity have a foundation in literature, poetry, Classical and Roman Catholic mythology and traditions, and objects and artifacts found in the natural world.

“Caught in the cycle of birth, death, & regeneration, we are all on our way to new, imaginative places of existence. With transcendent moments, we journey from the mundane to the memorable and from the mortal to the mystical.”

Exhibitions & Galleries

To see my artwork in person, visit these exhibitions and galleries.

Now Showing

Michigan Annual LII

Anton Art Center |125 Macomb Place |Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Reception: Sat., Jan. 25th, 1-3 pm

The 52nd annual statewide fine art competition and exhibition juried by Jeff Cancelosi features the work of 43 Michigan artist

November 2025

Martine MacDonald & Corey Scillian

August 2025

Bosali Biswas & Martine MacDonald

Oct 2-Nov 2, 2024