Brian D. Martin
email: briandavidmartin@gmail.com
representation: Principle Gallery - www.principlegallery.com
Education
2006 MFA Painting, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania
1998 BFA Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island
1994-95 Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, Florida
Exhibitions
2017 “Root to Bloom”, (Teresa Oaxaca, juror), Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
“Outdoor Observations”, Postroad Framers, Rowley, MA
2016 “Root to Bloom”, (Teresa Oaxaca, juror), Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Small Works Invitational, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2015 Faculty Art Show, Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
“Trois Mois de Couleurs”, Gaugy Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2014 “Small Works Invitational”, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
“20th Anniversary Invitational", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
“#fridaysketchclub”, Muswellbrook Art Ctr., Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia
“Dominate the Horizon”, Principle Gallery, Charleston, SC
Faculty Art Show, Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
2013 “Radius", RISD alumni exhibition, Keeseh Studio, Providence, RI
"Fortune Smiles On You, Too”, Art Works, Johnstown, PA
“Annual Still Life Invitational", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
“ArtBeat 2013”, Biltmore, Providence, RI
“Small Work Exhibition", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
“Amuse Bouche”, Principle Gallery, Charleston, SC
2012 "Fortune Smiles On You", Art Works, Johnstown, PA
"Streets", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
"Full of Color", The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, Covington,KY
"More Real than Real - Realism from the USA & Canada", Peter Walker Fine Art, Adelaide S. Australia
"From What I Remember, From What I Forget", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2011 "Vicinity", RISD alumni exhibition, Keeseh Studio, Providence, RI
"Safe at Home", Cube Contemporary Art Projects, Bowden, South Australia
"Affordable Art", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Group Exhibition, Borealis Arts, Tucson, AZ
2010 “BroadstreetStudio Show”, Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
"The Earth Project", University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD ***Participated in 5 person panel discussion moderated by NPR host Lisa Simeone**
Faculty Art Show, Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
"Between realities", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2009 "Framed Reality", Maryland Art Place, Baltimore, MD
2008 “From The Corner of the Room “, M2 Gallery, Houston, TX
“Artist’s Choice Show” , Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
“Calm Americans “, Johnstown Artworks, Johnstown, PA
2005 MFA Thesis Exhibition “Suburban Memories: The Illusion of the American Dream”, Kipp Gallery, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indana, PA
Group Exhibition, Shadow Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA
IUP Graduate Art Exhibition, ModernFormations Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Annual Graduate Art Exhibition, University Museum, Indiana, PA (Juried by Chakaia Booker)
2004 “Word” , University Museum, Indiana, PA
Hoyt Institute of Fine Art Annual Juried Exhibition
“Plan B”, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
“Brand New”, Foreland Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2002-03 Gallery I.N.S.A.N.E., monthly exhibitions ,Providence, RI
1998 Society of Illustrator’s Annual Student Scholarship Show, Society of Illustrators, NY, NY
Bibliography
2012 Cover, RISDxyz, fall issue
2011 Seekonk Patch (seekonk.patch.com), feature interview, April
Blue Canvas Magazine, issue #7 (feature interview)
Poets & Artists, August
2010 Poets and Artists, (feature interview article), March/April
Poets & Artists, November 2010
New American Art Collector (article/interview), January
2009 Featured Artist, Newport Review
2008 Online interview, www.CreateBetterPaintings.com
1999 CMYK Magazine(juried publication, Illustration Section)
Gallery Representation
Principle Gallery, Alexandria , VA
Principle Gallery Charleston, Charleston, SC
Current Gallery Affiliations
Gaugu Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Cube Contemporary Art Projects, Bowden, S.Australia
Peter Walker Fine Art, Adelaide, S. Australia
Museum of Realist Art, (online), Boston, MA
Former Gallery Affiliations
Borealis Art, Tucson, AZ
Gallery M2, Houston, TX
Fogle Fine Art, Jacksonville, FL
Publications
Fall 2012 Cover, RISDxyz
April, 2011 Seekonk Patch (seekonk.patch.com), feature interview
2011 Blue Canvas Magazine, issue #7 (feature interview)
August 2011 Poets &Artists Magazine
November 2010 Poets & Artists (feature interview article)
March/April 2010 New American Art Collector (article/interview)
January 2010 Featured Artist, Newport Review
Fall 2009 Online interview, www.CreateBetterPaintings.com
1999 CMYK Magazine(juried publication, Illustration Section)
Teaching Experience
2009-present Instructor, Department of Art & Design, adjunct
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA
Courses taught: Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Painting 1, Illustration 1, Illustration 2,
Visual Arts-Portfolio, Figure Drawing
Other Duties: aid in fine-tuning Drawing 1 curriculum & end of term reviews
2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, adjunct
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Courses taught: Color & 2-Dimensional Design, Introduction to Painting
2006-7 Instructor , Department of Fine Arts, adjunct
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Courses taught: Color & 2-Dimensional Design, Fundamentals of Drawing
-Other duties: member of Portfolio Review Committee
- aided in revision of portfolio review practices and requirements for students applying to the I.U.P. Dept. of Fine Arts
2003-5 Graduate Assistant
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Duties included: assisting professor in instruction of Painting 1, Fundamentals of Drawing, and 2D Color and Design
2004-5 Instructor A.R.I.N. Mentorship Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Duties included: instructing area high school students in the ideas of
painting, drawing, composition, and color theory
2002-3 Instructor, Looking Glass Theatre, Providence, RI
Duties included: Teach K-6 children about the effects drugs and alcohol can have on their lives and lead them in poster painting on the subject.
Professional Experience
Artist in Residence, Johnstown Artworks, Johnstown, PA, 2008
Co-Curator:
2012, "From What I Remember, From What I Forget", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2010, "Between Realities", Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2008, “Calm Americans”, Johnstown Artworks, Johnstown, PA
Lecturer
Indiana Area Senior High School, Indiana, PA
- benefits and challenges of life as a gallery artist, what to expect from art school
Web Designer
2007-present, www.thebroadstreetstudio.com
2001-4, Adrenokrome band website, www.adrenokrome.com
Assistant to the Director
2002-3, Gallery I.N.S.A.N.E., Providence RI
Duties included: installation of exhibitions, contacting artists, promotion,
various office duties,attending various functions associated with the gallery
Freelance assistant
2001-3, “Club Neopolsi Creations” in Providence, RI
Duties included: painting of murals, faux finishing, sign painting and web design
Decorative Artist
2001, “The Golden Pear”, a fine furniture manufacturer, Bristol, RI
Duties included: decorative painting and application of faux finishes
Illustrator
2000-1, “The Haley Stories,” a book of short stories for author Dwight Gaul
2000, Lost Aurora Plastics Corporation
1997, for an event that was to be used as evidence in a court case, Fayetteville, GA
Muralist
1997, Fayetteville public school beautification project, Fayetteville, GA
Awards, Honors
October, 2002, 'People’s Choice Award', Gallery I.N.S.A.N.E., Providence, Rhode Island
1999 Juried Illustration Section
CMYK Magazine, Summer 1999
1998 Society of Illustrator’s Annual Student Scholarship Show
1992-2000 Multiple awards, First Place – Honorable Mention
New Growth Arts Festival Open Arts Exhibit, Indiana, PA
1998 Indiana Art Association Award, Indiana, PA