For nearly thirty-seven years, Martin Arnold was fervid about the concept and designing of special application machinery. In 2006, he turned his back on that highly technical engineering environment and pursued his first love: art.
In 2009, Martin earned his BFA and three years later was awarded his Master of Fine Art degree from The University of Mississippi. Along the way he has collected many regional, national and international awards for his figurative paints. Redirecting his old passion for mechanical design, he now creates naturalistic figurative artworks that permit viewers to peer behind the facades, explore the personalities and even derive a sense of commonality with his subjects.
Today, Martin spends his time painting prodigiously and passing on his love of art and his artistic skills to aspiring artists. Martin, his wife, Cherrie, and their Labrador Retriever, Buddy, make their home in Northwest Alabama.
