Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez was born and raised in Riverside, California and grew up looking for ways to get out of her hometown. She explored corporate America post-MBA and knew something was missing that could not be found outside of herself. Her creative spirit needed an outlet. Painting and sketching called to her. Painting has become her voice as an empowered woman. Her work is often inspired by childhood memories and she especially enjoys creating pieces that help her work through past and present challenges in life to nurture others, her soul and the universe. “Life is a continual balancing act where light and darkness dance together. One cannot exist without the other. My works represent the journey deep inside to shine light on the dark parts so that they no longer dominate the light. Fear is released through shaking hands with the dark. Wholeness is achieved by exposing and embracing all parts.”