_Nostalgic Terrain Floral Daydream_ Represents and embraces the essence of my original medium oil painting . Drawing inspiration from the rich soil of the terrain and foundation of my artistic roots, oil painting a and symbolizes the welcoming and acceptance of a fresh beginning. The blossoming of a dream, and the gradual unfolding from a vision that is coming into fruition.

Represented by The faint yet lavender lotus symbolizing one's dreams merging with reality,

A subtle presence unfolding before your eyes,

signifying growth , renewal and representing new beginnings.'' - Artist Nicole Martinelli

accepted by jurors at the San Diego Museum of Art Artist Guild San Diego ,California

SDMAAG Spring Exhibition 2024

Annual National Juried Exhibition Spring Exhibition 2024

Nostalgic Floral Daydream 2024

**Title: _Requiem of the Flowers_**

**Medium**: Mixed Media ,E painting Blend of Photography and hand painted E painting **_''Requiem Of Flowers ''_** accepted by juror and Curator Nancy Lim, at The San Diego Museum of Art Artist Guild San Diego ,California Annual Juried Artist Guild Spring 2024 Exhibition.

Reel featuring the Artists artwork: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C505zzrrsEt/?

Exhibited in Stamford Arts Gallery, Stamford Connecticut National Exhibition, BLACK, WHITE AND SHADES OF GRAY'' Additionally ''**_Requiem of the Flowers''_** was featured in YouTube video by art collector, Emily Derr at:https://youtube.com/shorts/R5Lu\\\_\\\_DvApI?si=iNjz8gm9TgUFoH6e

This exclusive You tube video featuring Requiem of the flowers can also be viewed on the artist's homepage at the bottom of her page at: https://www.nicolesgallery.art/

**The Artist's Inspiration behind**_,_ **_''Requiem Of Flowers''_**

> '' This particular artwork embodies the death of one's former self and the acceptance of our darkest life experiences. It highlights the light and the beauty that is found within our struggles of our darkest moments and the profound gratitude developed for life. It emphasizes the importance of allowing things to unfold naturally, embracing life's beauty in our darkest life moments and challenges . All while remembering to remain patient awaiting the next stage of your life, by applying the gained wisdom from the experiences we have lived and evolving into your ''new existence'' Your better self while connecting with one's higher self.'' _\-Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli_

Requiem Of the Flowers

In A Ripple Of Time Swimming Through the Collective of our Minds

Fuchsia Fusions From The Earth

Hand painting E Painting 

  
_Fuchsia Fusions From The Earth_ 

  
Fuchsia Fusions From The Earth, was inspired by the deep realization of the parallels and symbolism between the life cycle of a flower, our life cycle and personal journey towards self-discovery. Encouraging for us all to embrace our freedom to bravely pursue our dreams by unlocking our full potential through life's lessons and personal growth While highlighting upon the beauty of our natural inner beauty and the ''wild'' growth that naturally occurs just as in nature when we align with our true path in life. Urging us all to bloom authentically and vibrantly as our best selves! While recognizing the natural '' fusion '' that connects us all with with our earth and honoring our bond with nature and the earth as nature naturally intended humanity to live .

Fuchsia Fusions From The Earth was selected by Jurors In National Juried Exhibition ,The Grandeur Of Color ,at the prestigious MVA Gallery ,Bethlehem, PA an Hour from New York City
  
  

Fuchsia Fusions From The Earth

Tides rolling in with an evening with the Saturn of the sun and the vivid bright sun lights emergence on our life's horizon.

Tides rolling in , an evening with the Saturn of the sun

  
**_Floral corridors'' THRIVE ",The Colors that you shine_** 

  
"Floral corridors" THRIVE, The colors you radiate symbolize a garden—our lives serve as our own personal sanctuary. This piece captures the vibrant vibes and intricate patterns of natural growth found in the wild. The highs and lows, along with the twists and turns of life, reflect our internal evolution within amidst both our brighter and darker moments. The artwork envelops you in a dreamlike atmosphere, where the corridor through the middle of the garden representing the journey from healing a. It evokes the sensation of visually walking into a hallway (floral corridors) that leads you toward the next phase of your existence and choosing to enter to a new chapter in life and entering The brighter, more vivid future that awaits! The flowers embody the beauty that blossoms from the "dirt" of our challenging life experiences.

 Growing and learning from the gained wisdom from these experiences and thriving; in turn Allowing your true inner colors to finally'' shine'' in,'' Floral corridors- "Thrive" ,The colors that you shine ''

  

Floral corridors'' THRIVE ",The Colors that you shine 

Tranquility - Swimming through the collective pays tribute to my roots in Impressionism and my enduring admiration for the artists of that era, particularly Monet. The darkened waters mirror the challenging times we face, yet the light continues to shine brightly. The flowers that manage to thrive amidst these murky conditions symbolize the potential for growth and peace when we come together. Just as these flowers bloom and emerge from the darkened waters, we can grow and flourish Together during tumultuous and unsettling times and find peace. Together we can navigate peacefully just as the fish swimming in harmony even during the most trying times, and darkened turbulent waters.

  
I have been emotionally driven to stretch my mind and my artistic abilities beyond my early conventional style of art and dive into a new innovative styles of abstracts. While exploring the deeper underlying connections between nature and humanity .I portray these connections often using very intense colors, or painting earthy patterns, shapes, and abstract and impressionism views and forms of of nature and our natural resources . Always reminding my viewers of the correlation and relationship between life, nature and humanity and the vital source of comfort and life that nature provides us while bringing awareness to the beauty and the importance of nature and our earth and it's vitality to our existence .

**_''During these ever changing times and world we are currently living in, One thing that never changes is the solitude, comfort, beauty and vital resources nature offers us all.'' ''There is always an ocean or stream to catch your tears and a sunset to brighten your life.''- Nicole Martinelli_**

Tranquility, Swimming through the collective

**_Where The Fields Dream_**

  
> _''Dream a little dream with me, and allow yourself to free your mind to escape all of life's worries and troubles while learning to fully embrace the solace and beauty of nature, and the ability to dream.'' - Artist, Photographer- Nicole Martinelli_

  
**_Where the Fields dream_**, Photographed near Racoon State Park in Western Pa.

Where The Fields Dream 

Roots Within this Soil

> "We are all "Roots" Rooted deep within this soil, The same soil . We All must learn to Accept ,love ,and understand each others differences so we may be able to grow and prosper together freely ,Peacefully as one, Deep within this soil." - -Nicole Martinelli

Roots within this soil Received the Honorable mention Award by jurors and featured in the December 2022 International Juried exhibition Helvetart December 2022 exhibition, Geneva, Switzerland: https://helvetart.ch/show/december-2022/

Roots within This Soil

Natures Colors Collide Full Spectrum

Featured and selected by jurors for the NOOA Photography Embracae your Colors and Diversity National juried exhibition gallery exhibition Partnered with Mosiacs Arts Gallery & Parc Gallery At Fair Fax and Tyson Virginia June 1, 2024- July 31,2024

Also Embrace Your Colors, Mosaic Arts Gallery

Mosaic Arts District area

Fairfax ,Virginia

The National Gallery exhibition Opens 11.18.23, November - December

Previously selected and featured in "Flower Power "at CORE Art Gallery Denver,Colorado Also selected by jurors for the National Gallery Exhibition,''Flowers Roots,plants Trees, ''The Wild World of Plants ,at The View Arts and Culture Gallery, New York

The Annual Exhibition At Talll , Grass Arts Association Gallery Illinois Local& National Exhibitiom Kaliedoscope 8\. 2024- 9\. 2024

Natures Colors Collide Full Spectrum

An evening with the Saturn of The Sun ,  Omniscience On The Horizon

''Tides of Time, Ride the waves'' The tides of time serve as a reminder of the power and the beauty of our life force, and serves as a metaphor for life. Just as the Tide's currents, life can dramatically change in a moments time.- Nicole Martinelli

Water - The Essence of Life, Water Equals life by Nicole Martinelli

Tides of Time, '' Ride the waves''

Navajo Nights Indigo Dreams

The message and symbolism in this piece is based on humanity going back to the way humanity should essentially be, a simpler time that was exemplified from our natives and native tribes. Living free and being one with our earth and preserving our nature and life on earth. Showing and symbolizing a woman and man in the center surrounding the earth, water with a tree in the center between man and woman and birds animals relatively next on either side of the man and woman. Representation to the fact that we are all life and we are all connected and one with the earth!-Nicole Martinelli

Navajo Nights Indigo Dreams Was accepted By reknown Jurors for the National Gallery Exhibition ,Variations 2023 Anual juried Exhibition .At The Prestigious Gallery, Marble Head Arts Association Gallery ,Marble Head ,MA
  
  
**Marble Head Variations** 23

This video offers a rare look into the jurying process inside the jurying process and A direct view of the Artist Artwork **'' NAVAJO NIGHTS INDIGO DREAMS''**

This exhibition showcased the Artist's innovative new style, and medium ,and hand painted E paintings

Born from her health challenges, allowing her to break free from her own self-imposed Artistic boundaries.

157 pieces were selected from 800 submissions nationwide chosen by the well respected jurors

Crista Dix

_Executive Director, and Curator Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, Massachusetts_

Susan Anderson

_Curatorial Research Associate - Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA_

Kendall Brinson

_Director of Learning and Engagement Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA_

  
https://vimeo.com/824809719

  
https://maacurrent-exhibits.square.site/shop/variations-2023/90?page=2&limit=30&sort\_by=category\_order&sort\_order=asc
  
  

Navajo Nights Indigo Dreams

E painting and Mixed media Blend of Photography and hand painted E painting

Exhibited and selected by Jurors for the National Gallery exhibition, Elements of Design, Surprise Arizona.

  

A DARKER SHADE OF GREY, LIGHT ON THE HORIZON

> **_Rapture of the Falls_** '' I was gravitated and Captivated by the scene. the Dramatic powerful beauty of the Waterfall effortlessly pulled me in! It's powerful essence commanded my gaze. The subtle foreboding of the presence of a deceased tree's limb added another layer to the scene & symbolizes the beginning and the end of the of the life cycle within nature and the natural word.- _Nicole Martinelli_

Rapture of the Falls 

Water , On the Rocks

Waters Embrace, In Waves- The Cycle of Life- Waves in Motion

Encapsulates the profound relationship between water and the very essence of life's existence. Just as the tides rise and fall, so do the experiences and emotions that shape our life's journey, reminding us that in every wave, there lies a story of rebirth and transformation.- Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli.

Waters Embrace, In Waves- The Cycle of Life- Waves in Motion

Radiance upon silver waters, Light of the shore

'' The Water glistened under the embrace of the sun and sun light crashed upon the shore, painting the shoreline in hues of ivory, and gold. Creating a natural breathtaking contrast, that only Mother earth, and nature can create.'' -Nicole Martinelli

Radiance upon silver waters, Light of the shore

The dramatic interplay of the sky, the waves reflection from the sun and the intense movement of the waves offers a perfect collaboration of tranquility and vibrant energy. '' In vibrant energy, waves and sunset collide'' - Nicole Martinelli

In WAVES of intensity, waves and sunset collide

**Travel The Skies A Trees Reflections**

**_The Artist's Inspiration Behind Travel The sky's ,A Tree's Reflections_**

> '' No matter where our travels and life may take us ,a tree will always be there, offering us wisdom, shade beauty and life. Sharing it's strength and Resilience providing us with the absolute most beautiful gift, the beauty of life itself.''- Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli

_Selected and currently being exhibited alongside Forty talented Artists from Around The World_

_For A_ **_5 MONTH Gallery Exhibition_** _alongside artists_ from countries around the world, Countries Including Switzerland, France, Italy, Malta, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Greece at Hotel De Rougemont located in **Gstaad Switzerland**. Also Exhibited at Celebrate Your Colors and Creativity Photography Exhibition At Mosaics Arts and Parc Gallery

Fairfax, Virginia _June 1, 2024-_ July 31, 2024 **https://celebratefairfax.org/art-at-the-parc**

Exhibited at Edge Water Gallery **_"_**_Reflections - Now and Then" Edge Water Gallery_ Fort Bragg ,California _Mendocino County Area, California February 2,2024- February 29, 2024_

**Discover the piece from the Swiss magazine "Cote Magazine" highlighting the extraordinary exhibition and featuring The artist Nicole Martinelli's work, "Travel The Skies: A Tree's Reflections," alongside a small group of a thoughtfully curated selection of the 40 exhibited artists in the extraordinary exhibition, featured in this exclusive magazine article!**

**To read the article featuring the artist's photograph showcased in the exhibition, please click the link provided below.**

https://cote-magazine.ch/trombi-influence-gallery-a-lhotel-de-rougemont/

_''TRAVEL THE SKIES, A TREES REFLECTIONS''_

_At Hôtel De Rougemont Hotel & SPA five month_

_Exhibition Dates: June 6,2024 -October 31,2024_

Travel the sky a tree's Reflections 

Featured and selected by jurors for the national juried exhibition at the view" gallery for the National exhibition November 2022 exhibition at Jones Gallery ,Kansas MO . Also selected and featured in HMVC Gallery, NY and, The October 2022 Helvetart Geneva ,Switzerland International Exhibition

Bench of Solace and Solitude

Soft Cerulean , across serene shores

Infinite TRNASCENDENCE Floral of light

Mystic Falls , Fallen

The Essence Of Life Water Equals Life

Commentary Provided by Reknown Artist Jurror: Sandy Gellis

  
 The Juror Of Gallery National Juried Exhibition

  
''Ripple and Roar '' Artist, Sandy Gellis

  
Sandy Gellis is an Accomplished artist and sculptor based in

  
New York City, whose works intricately focus on the enchanting theme of water. The juror provides an in-depth analysis of Nicole Martinelli's photograph.

  
'' The Essence of Life Water Equals Life ''

  
Sandy Gellis is a highly accomplished artist and sculptor based in New York City, whose works uniquely explore the mesmerizing element of water.

  
 Sandy Gellis work is included in the collections at The Prestigious

  
The Whitney Museum of American Art and The Brooklyn Museum of Art

  
The juror Artist, Sandy Gellis elaborates in depth on Nicole Martinelli's photograph,

  
The Essence Of Life Water Equals Life

  
Gallery National Juried Exhibition

  
''Ripple and Roar ''

  
Watch the Gallery Talk video for The National Gallery Exhibition at The View Arts and Culture Center Gallery below At the 17: 12 mark

  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy\_Gellis

  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2uSJ4eAsNk&embeds\_referring\_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicolesgallery.art%2F

  
and A second video by the Gallery at : https://www.facebook.com/viewarts/videos/6346532032067111/?ref=embed\_video

Water The Essence Of Life ,Water Equals Life

Midnight and Silver waves glistening under the warm embrace of sunlight, crashing rhythmically against the shore ''Silver Waves, Sunlight crashes''- By Nicole Martinelli

Silver Waves, Sunlight crashes

Waves, under soft pale beams of sunlight- By Nicole Martinelli 

'' The calmness of the scene and the waves invites one to pause and bask in the warmth of the sun's embrace, as nature's beauty unfolds all around.'' - Nicole Martinelli

Waves, under soft pale beams of sunlight 

An evening spent under the Saturn of our sun, unfolded as crashing waves and echoes of laughter created a symphony of serenity. The sky above, a breathtaking canvas of deep midnight blue skies stretches endlessly. The water embraces the sky and the water shimmers like distant diamonds. An evening with the Saturn of the sun, under Vivid Midnight skies.''- By Nicole Martinelli

An evening with the Saturn of the sun, under Vivid Midnight skies.''

An Evening with the Saturn of The Sun,'' Grand Awakening''

Make A wish

Luminous Bloom for you

Into The Waves, Rise ''Empowered''. This scene I captured ignites a sense of empowerment ,and serves as a powerful reminder of the life force that water provides us. The capture of waves ''rising'' signifies and represents rising above the relentless challenges and obstacles we face. - Nicole Martinelli

Into The Waves, ''Rise''- Empowered

**Title : Under Grey Skies ,An Evening Under the Saturn of the sun**

  
The Artist and Photographer Nicole Martinelli Is excited to unveil The Photographs from her photography series Highlighting the essential resource and fundamental essence of our Earth, **_Water ._** _The Artist presents her New Photographic Series_ **Water, The Essence of Life , Water Equals life Series** '' Through my lens, I am able to freeze in time the crashing waves against a backdrop of a breathtaking sunset - a moment that is typically only stored in our minds as a memory. Water The Essence of Life , Water Equals life Series offers my viewers the opportunity to stand still ,and bask in the sun of our most vital natural resource, water feel the essence of life. While capturing and embracing the natural beauty, water's warm embrace while providing a constant source of comfort peace and serenity that water and nature provides and offers us all, while embodying the very essence of life itself!'' - **Artist, Photographer** _Nicole Martinelli_

  
'' Beneath the grey skies, a captivating vivid sunset That appeared out of this world unfolded against a muted backdrop, creating a breathtaking contrast that invites ones imagination to wander. The clouds, heavy with the promise of rain, casting a sense of both mystery and wonder over the landscape as day transitions to night Under grey skies an evening with the Saturn of The sun .''Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli

Under Grey Skies ,An Evening Under the Saturn of the sun

Sun Light Crashes, Leaf of light 

**Title: Aztec Lucid Dreams**

**_Medium: Hand panting E painting with stylus by Artist On Gallery Wrap_**

**Aztec Lucid Dreams**

**Medium: Hand painting E Painting**

**_Aztec Lucid dreams_** was selected by **_Juror Armando Garcia of Whitney Art Museum and exhibited Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Gallery_**. Aztec Lucid Dreams was also selected as The Third Place winner for The International Juried Exhibition ''Abstract 2023'', Geneva Switzerland. https://influencegallery.com/shows/july-2023/

  
**The Artist's Inspiration Behind, ''Aztec Lucid Dreams''**

The grains of sand beneath my feet and the mesmerizing constellations above captivated

my imagination in a vivid and captivating Aztec Dreamscape creating Aztec Lucid Dreams'' **_Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli_**

'' This piece further explores the profound idea of Humanity uniting, much like the indigenous tribes of our past, to coexist in a state of absolute harmony with one another and the natural world using the colors patterns and feelings behind this message. It speaks directly to my inner yearning for our entire society to not only acknowledge, but also embody the wisdom and way of life that these ancient cultures have long embraced, urging us as a society to adopt a more sustainable and balanced approach to our existence. It serves as a powerful reminder that we are all interconnected, and that by embracing the lessons from our ancestors, So we can potentially create a future where humanity and the environment can thrive harmoniously together.''- _Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli_