sandra martin Artworks Gallery

• 0n The Lookiout

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x .5

• A Garden of Hollyhocks

  10 x 8 x .25

• A Long Walk Home

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 6 x .5

• A LONG WALK HOME

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .25. While in Yellowstone the buffalo were trudging through an icy meadow. Fog had not lifted. Glad I was in the comfort of our vehicle!

• A Peaceful Time

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14 x .25

• A Place For Trout

  Oil, Panel, 8 x 6 x .25

• A Quiet Place

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16. Loved the scene in nearby Cloudcroft. Added the figures.

• A Sea of Blue

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x .5

• Abandoned

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5. In an old building with dormer windows, these boots were left behind. I was intrigued by the thought of it so I had to paint it. I love old well-worn boots and shoes!

• After The Hunt

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x .5. This scene is one of my favorites as the aspens are in full color and the riders are heading home with the mule carrying the supplies.

• Agave

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5. In the Southwest we have a variety of cactus. This one in particular is called Agave, or Century Plant. The reason for this is because it will dry up and die after it sends out a beautiful blo…

• Angry Grizzly

  Canvas, 18 x 14 x .5

• Answer to the Rancher's Prayers

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5

• Aspen Forest

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5

• Aspen forest

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .05. The beauty of Aspens with their dancing leaves are a great subject to paint.

• Attentative - Copy

  Archival Print, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .75

• Attentive

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5. I saw this photo by Karen Broemmelsick and had to attempt to paint it. It seemed like someone had spoken to it, ears perked up, the eye's expression. I hope I captured its beauty. Hope you lik…

• Autistic boy & friend

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 12 x .5. I got permission to paint this boy from his mother. She told me he was autistic and that the rabbit comforted him and made him much happier.

• Back In The Day

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 36. This was painted some time ago and has been hanging in our home ever since. It won a prize in the Arts International Competition and was also selected to appear on the cover of Inc Magazine, El Pas…

• Beautiful Morning

  Oil, Canvas, 6 x 9 x .5

• Beautiful Predator

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .5

• Bend, NM

  Glass, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5. Driving through the tiny town of Bent, NM this Pink house with turquoise trim stood out in the sunlight. It was the only colorful house in the neighborhood. Love it!

• Better for Flowers

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 12. This is a great old coffee pot we used to take on camping trips. I've always wanted to paint it and as I looked out my studio window at our sunflowers, it made the perfect combination. I love the c…

• Beyond That Rock

  Oil, 11 x 14. Fly fishing always dictates where the best spot is and this guy knows just where to look.

• Big Bend Sunset

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. If you've never been to Big Bend, you are missing out. Such a varied landscape from desert, mountains, cactus, flowers, and most of all, scale. The Rio Grande separates Mexico from US. and th…

• Big Horn

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 24. There is nothing more majestic that seeing this animal close up. I was fortunate to see some near the Rio Grande Gorge outside of Taos, New Mexico. Cost, plus shipping cost.

• Big Horn Matted

  11 x 14. Big Horn Sheep. Inspired to paint this after seeing some near the Rio Grande Gorge outside Taos, NM.

• Birders

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11. Hyde Park near Santa Fe is a great place to bird watch. $350, plus shipping

• Bronze of Mother and Child

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16. When I saw this in the winter in a Santa Fe gallery entrance I was compelled to paint it. I hope I did it justice. Cost, plus shipping.

• Burros

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5

• Canyon Road

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x .5

• Cedar in the Light

  Oil, Canvas, 30 inches x 40 inches. Cedar posts are always used in West Texas and Southern New Mexico because temperature changes can be drastic. It rains occasionally but most of the time it's hot and dry. Cedar is a g…

• Chamisa in the Fall

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 8. Driving along the highway from Ruidoso the Chamisa lined the pavement in beautiful color ranges.

• Cheeky young Robin

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x .5. Love this cute little robin!

• Colorado Vista

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5. I was asked to paint this beautiful scene in Colorado. The clouds were amazing. They asked that I include the railing. I didn't want it to be the focus so I placed it low in the painting. I ho…

• Colors of Lamy

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x .5. Reference photo by David Marcos Sandoval. Colors of Lamy, NM were my inspiration to tackle this painting. I hope I have done it justice!

• Constant Companions

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5

• Crossing The Rio

  Oil, 20 x 16. Late afternoon, horses crossing the river just as the sun begins to fade.

• Cyclamen

  Oil, Canvas, 10 x 8 x .5

• Days Gone By

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5. One of the old homes in Lincoln just a few doors down from our house. I love the contrast of the ruin and the house that, hopefully, will not become one!

• Desert Milky Way

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x 1.5. Being out in the west where no lights from the city are shining, the Milky Way illuminates the sky. I love being out there! Shooting stars, the glow of the light is something everyone should…

• Desert Pastels

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. I love the prickly pear cactus. They come in a variety of colors and the yellow blossoms are wonderful when they bloom.

• Desert Squall

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24 x .5. A summer storm is rare in the desert southwest but this is what they look like when a storm blows in. The smell of mesquite is wonderful when it rains!

• Dona Teresa

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14. This lovely lady had a sparkle in her eyes that I hoped to capture. Cost, plus shipping.

• Early Harvest

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12. Painted for a gallery in Las Cruces featuring Fall Creations.

• Eastern New Mexico Sunset

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20. The sunsets in New Mexico are amazing. This is a scene toward Las Vegas, NM. Cost, plus shipping.

• Egrets at the Bosque

  Oil, 20 x 16. This is near Socorro, NM, The Bosque del Apache Refuge. Birds gather year round but in the fall you might even see a Whooping Crane if you're lucky. $800, plus shipping

• El Paso Sundown

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.5. This is a scene in El Paso, located in Sunset Heights, just across the border of Mexico. It is a historic area developed long ago near downtown El Paso. Many houses are beautiful, built in th…

• Field of Flowers

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x .5

• Fishing on the Rio Grande

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24 x .5. Fall here in the Southwest is wonderful. Temperatures are in the 70s and cool in the evening. Along the Rio Grande the colors of trees and bushes are spectacular. The Rio Grande flows from Nor…

• Grandma's Treasures

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x .5. I love the warmth of Copper. When I saw this photo I knew I wanted to paint it. Copper is difficult to portray. Light, reflections and shadows all at once!

• Heading Home

  Oil, 22 x 28. Out all day and ready to get home. $1500, plus shipping

• Heading Home

  Archival Print, Canvas, 11 x 14. This edition on canvas is now available.

• Heading Home Matted

  16 x 20. This limited archival print of Heading Home is now available matted, or without mat, for $75. The print size is 11 x 14. Matted, ready for a 16 x 20 frame. Price does not include tax or shipping.

• Herding

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5. Dusty, herding cattle into pens.

• High Alert

  Archival Print, Canvas, 11 x 14

• Hillsboro Abode

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5. This place looked so inviting and is in a town called Hillsboro. It's a sleepy town with a church on the main street. Looks like many artists live there. Beautiful gate as an entry made of woo…

• Hollyhocks, Sky and Adobes

  14 x 11. One beautiful flower of New Mexico is a Hollyhock. Seen frequently against adobe walls in every color imaginable---pink, white, almost black, and more. Cost plus shipping

• Jicarilla, NM

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x .5. Took a drive to White Oaks, NM and drove on to the abandoned mining town of Jicarilla. We only found three outbuildings. It was a cloudy, stormy day. Beautiful scenery. Cold wax and oil paint

• Just Beyond the Fence

  11 x 14. This limited edition archival print of this adorable calf is available and ready for an 11 x 14 frame. The print is 8 x 10 and can be purchased without a mat for $35. Price does not include tax or shipping.

• Lone Trees in White Sand

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x .5. This is in White Sands National Park near Alamogordo. The photographer gave me permission to use his image. He is a wonderful, generous photographer, Wayne Suggs from Las Cruces.

• Lucky Cast

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14. This fly fisherman is intent on getting a good catch. He'll wade as deeply as necessary to get close to the spot he wants. Cost, plus shipping cost.

• Lush Aspen Forest

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 30 x .5

• Many Colors

  Oil, gallery wrapped canvas, 20 x 16 x 2

• Mescalero Church

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5. Better known as St. Joseph Apache Mission, this beautiful historic church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It is located in Mescalero, NM between Tularosa and Rui…

• Mill At Rancho De Las Golindrinas

  Oil, Panel, 9 x 12. South of Santa Fe is this beautiful area you must visit when in the area. Cost plus shipping

• Missing

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x .5. When asked to do this commission I wasn't sure I wanted to attempt it but once I learened that the father had passed away, I wanted to paint it. The painting will be given to the family at Chr…

• Morning Stroll

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5. My two best friends taking a walk in the beautiful countryside of Lincoln, NM.

• My Neighbor's Place

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5

• New Beginnings

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• New Mexican Nubians

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 16. Price includes frame. This is such a typical scene in New Mexico.

• New Mexico Chamisa

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x 1.5. Chamisa is a prolific plant in New Mexico. I love all the colors of yellow, turquoise and grays.

• Old Las Vegas, NM

  Canvas, 10 x 8 x .5. I saw an old photo of Las Vegas, NM and loved it. I added three other figures as it seemed to call for them. I especially like the woman in the red dress! I hope you enjoy it!

• Old Lincoln Church

  Oil, Canvas, 6 x 8. This historic church is located on the main street in Lincoln, NM. Love its country charm!

• Old Past Time

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 12 x .5

• Old Treasure

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 12 x .5. I love old cars and especially all the colors on this one as it shows how many shades this truck was once painted. Unframed

• On High Alert

  Oil, gallery wrapped canvas, 11 x 14 x .75. This painting was made possible from a reference by Mark Cunningham, Big Bend photographer. I loved the look of the mama as she protects her young. The light in the photo was…

• One More Cast

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14. The fly fisherman doesn't want to get caught in the storm but wants one more cast before he heads home. $450, plus shipping

• Organs and the Rio Grande

  Oil, Panel, 11 x 14. This is a scene in Las Cruces, NM. The Organ Mountains are stunning in the late afternoon. The Rio Grande runs from North to South on in to Mexico. Cost, plus shipping.

• Padre Island Fun

  Oil, gallery wrapped canvas, 16 x 20 x 2.0

• Past Their Prime

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14 x .5

• Prickly pears in sunlight

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5

• Quail Eggs

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x .5

• Ram's Head

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5. This Ram's Head is different than my usual paintings. It was more difficult to paint but I hope it is a successful painting.

• Reds

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 6 x .25

• Rio Grande In The Fall

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24. Fall colors explode along the Rio Grande. I love to see the yellows and oranges next to the sky blue water.

• San Juan de Bautista Church

  Oil, Canvas, 6 x 8 x .25. This church is on the main street in Lincoln and was built in 1887. It is in beautiful condition thanks to hard working folks who want to preserve history.

• San Ysidro Chapel

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5. This beautiful hand made chapel is in Santa Fe on Cerro Gordo Road. I was instantly inspired to paint it. The first day I saw it was a sunny afternoon. The next day it snowed so I have both wi…

• Sandhill Cranes

  Oil, 16 x 20. Sandhill Cranes are amazing birds. In New Mexico they're known as "Grulla" in Spanish. They have a 7-8 foot wingspan and when they fly overhead you can hear a faint clucking way before you see them. Cost,…

• Santa Fe Garden

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x 1.5. Hollyhocks come in many colors and I happened upon this garden in Santa Fe and the light on the adobe as well as the rocks seemed to glow.

• Serenity

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 18. This peaceful scene is a combination of places I've been to and I absolutely love the water, trees and mountains. Not too familiar nearby!

• Sierra Blanca

  Oil, Panel, 6 x 8 x .25

• Somewhere In New York (2)

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .75. I'm sorry I cannot remember where I took this photo but I know it was in New York. Such a beautiful city when the snow falls.

• Spectacular Sunrise

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 10 x .5

• Spring in the Valley

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24 x 1.5. Springtime in Lincoln is beautiful and views for painting subjects are everywhere. I saw this scene on my way home on Highway 360. The light on the horses was so amazing!

• Still Shopping

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5. This painting is unusual for me as I wanted to experiment with cold wax. I love the way the canvas takes the paint. This scene was taken from my imagination. I am really happy with it. I hope y…

• Stormy Skies

  Oil, Canvas, 8 x 10 x .5

• Sunlight and Shadows

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5

• Sunset On Adobes

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24. The texture of the adobes against the sunlight is always beautiful, especially at sundown. Cost, plus shipping

• TA Moulton Barn (Jackson Hole, WY)

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20. This famous barn outside Jackson Hole was so beautiful I had to paint it. Many artists have used it for their subject matter. I hope I have done it justice.

• Texas Ivy in NM

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16 x .5

• The Arab by Sargent

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5. As I was studying how to paint I attempted to copy this master artist, John Singer Sargent. I was pretty pleased with the outcome.

• The Color of Light

  Oil, Canvas, 24 x 12 x .5

• The Irrigator

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. As seen from my back yard window, it's time to water the pecan trees. This man will make sure the irrigation water doesn't get out of hand and sometimes he is awake all hours of the night. Tis a har…

• The Pink Halter

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. The beauty of a horse! A pink halter was just right so set off the wonderful eye.

• The Turquoise Pot

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5

• The Visitor

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5. Driving through Hillsboro, NM I saw this scene and it captured the feeling of this little town. Nostalgic! When I began to paint it I had just finished watching a webinar on Color Harmony. I us…

• Thirsty Calf

  Oil, 16 x 20

• Under the Milky Way

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x 1.5. This ranch house is located North of Las Cruces. Photo was taken by Wayne Suggs, photographer who allowed me to use for reference. I made some artistic changes by adding the fence and telepho…

• Unsung Heroes

  Oil, Canvas, 36 inches x 24 inches x .5. This scene depicts a rider leading mules into a forest that has been decimated by fire. Not many people know about this so when I discovered it I had to paint it. The bravery of…

• Unsung Heroes (2)

  Archival Print, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .5. This print was made after the painting won first place award for the oil painting category at the 2021 Ruidoso Art Festival. It had such great appeal, I though I would have canvas p…

• View of Mexico Mountains

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12 x .5. Since I moved away from the El Paso area to Lincoln, NM, I was feeling somewhat nostalgic so I painted this scene from McNutt road looking south toward the Mexico mountains. I always loved the…

• Waiting for the School Bus

  Oil, Canvas, 16 x 20 x .5

• Where Patriots Live

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24 x .5

• Where's the Chow?

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 9 x .5

• White Sands New Mexico

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11 x .05

• Winter Light

  Oil, Canvas, 18 x 14 x .5

• Yesteryear

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 24. Won Critics award in the Arts International Competition 2017 for Nature category Cost, plus shipping