This exquisite painting from Betty Martin is a one-of-a-kind piece of art that captures the beauty of nature, architecture, and agriculture all in one. The canvas is made of high-quality burlap canvas and painted with oil, giving it a unique texture and depth that is unmatched. The painting depicts a white cottage with a stone chimney in the woods, surrounded by a forest and a beautiful landscape in the background. This piece is carefully framed and signed by the artist herself, making it a rare find for any art collector or enthusiast. Whether you are a fan of realism, adventure, or inspirational themes, this painting has something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to own this timeless treasure.

Here is some details about the artist:

Marguerite Jean (Betty)Martin (1924 - 2011)

 

Marguerite Jean Martin (formerly Betty)

Born 18 Mar 1924 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United Statesmap

Wifeof Harold E. Martin — married[date unknown] [location unknown]

Died 6 Sep 2011 at age 87 

 

OBITUARY:Jean Martin was born on March 18, 1924 and peacefully passed away on Tuesday,September 6, 2011.

Jean is survived by her son, Sam Martin and his wife, Peggy,daughter, Betty Tantimonaco, daughter-in-law, Linda Martin and hergrandchildren, Kimberly, Kevin and his wife, Samantha, Kristopher and his wife,Jennifer, Ashley, Heather, Travis, and Garrett and his wife, Andrea. Alsosurviving are her great-grandchildren, Jeremy Luke, Hannah, Hailey, Cameron andher sister, Eleanor Workman and her husband, James of Peabody, Massachusetts.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, HaroldMartin, in September of 2001, her son, David in September of 1996 and herparents, Edward and Hazel Betty.

Jean was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Albuquerquein 1952. Shortly after Harold retired in 1974, they moved to a farm in theSouth Valley and raised cattle and their pet llamas for many years. Jeantrained as an artist at the Lasell College of Art in Auburndale, theMassachusetts School of Art and the University of New Mexico. Jean loved herart studio and was always busy painting up until 2009 using pen and ink,monoprints, lithography, pastels and watercolors, buther most famous work was her beautiful oils. Ranging in size from one-inchsquares to 36 by 48 inch paintings, she often used a jeweler'smagnifying glass to obtain the realism and extreme detail she was famous for.The art captured the southwestern skies, fields and landscape. Her work wasshowcased in galleries across the country, including Portland, Seattle, KansasCity, San Antonio, Dallas, Midland, Sedona, Vail, Roswell, Santa Fe andAlbuquerque. Jean participated in the Weems Artfest for 22 years and her workcontinues to be displayed at Weems Galleries. MaryAnn Weems noted "Herbeauty will live on forever through her paintings". Her art is alsoincluded in the book of Contemporary Western Artists, featured in the Artistsin the Rockies and Who's Who of American Women. Jean was generous in her manydonations to her favorite charities including the American Lung Association,American Heart Association, New Mexico Cancer Foundation, New Mexico SymphonyOrchestra, New Mexico Lobo Scholarship Fund, All Faiths Receiving Home,Presbyterian Hospital and the Albuquerque Museum.

Jean will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmotherand great-grandmother.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be at the Santa FéNational Cemetery next to her husband.

Should friends desire, a contribution in Jean's name may be madein lieu of flowers to the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, PO Box 7006,Albuquerque, NM 87194.

BURIAL:Section 6, Site 2316, Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, UnitedStates