Fay Martin Artist
About Fay
Adversity in my life has taught me that creating art, restoring in nature, and healing at home, are the things that bring me most comfort and solace, health and peace.
I have always had a love of nature. I spent my childhood in the Gloucestershire countryside. As a family we often visited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge. My fascination of waterbirds, farm animals and other creatures began at a very early age. My intrigue for painting began aged 11 whilst sitting by my Grandfather as he watercoloured.
At 21, whilst studying a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Illustration, I was struck with 2 chronic auto-immune diseases, which determined the rest of my life. Finding myself out of work after University, I enrolled on The Prince's Trust Business Enterprise Programme in 2009 and founded 'Fay's Studio' my greeting card company.
Over the past 16 years, I have worked with dream clients and well-loved brands such as The National Trust, The Royal Horticultural Society, Fortnum & Mason's, Liberty, Highgrove House and English Heritage. Proving that you can overcome adversity and make amazing things happen! In 2024, a period of remission, I was able to make my dream come true of visiting Japan.
I have lived in Lichfield, Staffordshire, for 13 years, where I've built my art studio in the style of a Japanese tea house. My days are spent designing and embellishing my products, hand packing every order with the utmost care.
I am one of very few pointillist artists in my field, and I combine this technique with watercolour, acrylic and I apply 24 carat gold to my original paintings. I spent several years in my home feeling imprisoned by chronic illness, so I transformed it into my sanctuary, which helped me to overcome my health battles.
I'd love for you to bring my art into your home, and to create nurturing spaces for you and your loved ones.