And just like that, another year wraps up

Years keep going by faster. But this year - 2025 - was special for me. This is the year that I started this newsletter! And I want to thank you so much for being here. Truly.

I often get asked by those who see my work how long I’ve been painting. And the answer is literally as long as I can remember I’ve done something - paint, sketch, colour. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t creating something.

But this year, things changed for me. I found faith. I found direction for my artwork. I found purpose. I found a reason to share what I’m doing that felt genuine - or rather, it found me.

I got a comment on a Youtube video the other day that said: “This channel is exactly what I needed It made my day better.” That is exactly why I share my work now.

I truly pray that the work I share and the thoughts I share in this newsletter makes your day better.

Warmly in Him,

Martina

P.S. I will be sharing some plans for next year and more details on the Prolife Alberta commission next week. This is a photo from the day I was baptized at my church this summer while I was giving my testimony: