We're expecting baby #3!

I hope that the start of your 2026 has been amazing!

Thank you so much for those of you who reached out last week and everyone who prayed for me, I really appreciate it AND it’s led to a new commission…

In addition to the commission for Prolife Alberta, I am now also producing a commission for Equipping the Persecuted as they provide real, concrete help for persecuted Christians in Nigeria, a cause that is very close to my heart.

You can find out more about them at equippingthepersecuted.org.

This video especially helped me understand more about who the organization is and what they do: https://youtu.be/iOxN8HVFJGg?si=Gni0KKRUcjb1BMxu

They are hosting a silent auction to raise funds at the end of February and they’d like to auction off a commissioned painting, which I’m very excited about!

For my family and I, the last few months been super exciting but also challenging. I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd baby in November but it was extremely early so I elected not to announce anything until the new year. I’ve been significantly more sick with this pregnancy than my first two so it’s been a struggle to paint or really even just to do the daily activities of taking care of my 1 and 2 year old.

As I transition into my 2nd trimester, I’m really hoping the worst of it is behind me. So I really do apologize for the lack of real painting updates the last little bit but I’m hoping things will start to speed up very soon!

Thank you as always for following along. I’m really excited to show you my new commissions as they come together and I hope they make a difference!

Warmly in Christ,

Martina

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