Artistic Inspirations

Words of Inspiration From the Artist

           The Inspirations Behind the Artist's Most Recognized Art Works       
''There is always a stream or an ocean to catch your tears, and a sunset to brighten your life.''- Nicole Martinelli 

''A sky's reflection ,'The sun will shine for you''

A sky's reflection, "The sun will shine for you," is a capture of the beauty of the sunset upon the lake and a statement on the natural beauty, peace, and companionship that nature provides and offers us all! Regardless of the challenges we may face in life, whatever we may be experiencing, a sunset will always uplift and brighten our spirits. There is always an ocean ,or stream to catch your tears and a sunset to brighten your life. The sun will always shine for you!- Nicole Martinelli

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. -Nicole Martinelli

Requiem Of Flowers ''

This particular artwork embodies the death of one's former self due that occurs through our darkest life experiences

 It highlights the light and the beauty that is found within our darkest life  moments and struggles and the profound gratitude for life that occurs within these darker life moments.  It emphasizes the importance of allowing things to naturally unfold  and embracing the beauty that is found in our darkest life moments by applying the gained wisdom from these life experiences and growing and evolving into our better self while connecting with one's higher self.

Aztec Lucid Dreams

''The grains of sand beneath our feet and the mesmerizing constellations above captivated

 our imaginations in a vivid and captivating Aztec Dreamscape in Aztec Lucid Dreams''-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 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,

 we can create a future where humanity and the environment thrive harmoniously together. -Nicole Martinelli

The Essence of Life , Water Equals life

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. The Essence of Life , Water Equals life ''offers my viewers the opportunity to stand still ,and bask in the sun of our most vital natural resource, water and feel the essence of life water . Water's natural beauty ,and its warm embrace while providing a constant source of comfort ,beauty, and serenity that water and nature provides and offers us , embodying the very essence of life itself! -Nicole Martinelli

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 .

 Navajo nights, indigo dreams

Dream under the mesmerizing indigo skies  paint a tapestry of infinite possibilities. In this magical realm, we awaken to the profound realization that we are not separate entities, but intricately connected to the very essence of this earth ,Here under the indigo skies on this Navajo night !"-Nicole Martinelli

 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!

Artist, Photographer-Nicole Martinelli

'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
 

Vertical horizons, The sky's limitless   

Offers the viewer both beauty and importantly inspiration!  Reminding my viewers to never give up on themselves and their dreams To reach beyond the limits they or others may have placed upon themselves "The sky is not the limit '' In fact the sky is Limitless, Just as our potential and our dreams "You are Limitless !"

Artist, Photographer -Nicole Martinelli

In the darkness of the sun, lifting the veil

"In the Darkness of the sun we watched the darkness subside and the veil lift to reveal the beauty that was revealed after the storm"- Artist Nicole Martinelli

''Just as the storms in our lives may feel intense and too dark to bare , there is always a new day and a light on 

the other side .

If you find the strength from within and are patient during the storms through out our lives

Once the darkness and the veil is lifted in your life ,You will find there is beauty after the storm

The beauty that is revealed once the veil is lifted in our life after the storm in ,

''In the darkness of the sun, lifting the veil ''- Artist, Photographer -Nicole Martinelli

Under soft blue skies ,upon a springs breeze in our dreams

'' Lay under the tree and allow your minds to drift 

Upon a soft spring's breeze in our dreams'' -Artist, PhotographerNicole Martinelli 

Sunflower Fields

"May you find the strength , courage ,and to rise above stand united together in love and in peace. Just as the sunflowers That profoundly shine their courage , strength, resilience, and beauty That is felt from within the sunflowers in my photograph "The Sunflower Fields.''

-Artist, PhotographerNicole Martinelli   

Bench of solace and solitude

May We All be able to find our inner Peace, and ''Solace and solitude" Deep within ourselves,'' I invite you to Take a seat and allow your worries to fade away deep into the solace and solitude that is offered and felt within , "Bench of solace and solitude.  May you ALL be able to find ''solace and solitude” and your own inner Peace Deep within yourselves! -Nicole Martinelli 

Under haunting skies -Awaiting the suns renewal

This image of a lone tree and, intense darkened skies captivated ,and struck me. Just as if I had been struck by the lightening that previously filled the skies only moments ago . I awaited for the rain to clear as the sun began to attempt to re- emerge and renewal the light in the darkened skies, awaiting the suns renewal 

Everything immediately stopped in order to capture it, despite the weather conditions. Sometimes beauty is found in the most unexpected times and unexpected weather conditions . 

 Just as the storms in our lives may feel intense and too dark to bare , there is always a new day and a light on the other side .

You will find beauty and wisdom Is revealed after the storm .

Remember to remain strong and confident for what's to come in your your future that will be revealed as you await the suns renewal 

Artist,Photographer - Nicole Martinelli 

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

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." Artist,Photographer - Nicole Martinelli 

A word with the Artist and Photographer  Nicole Martienlli    

 ''During these ever changing times among mankind ,one thing that never changes is the solitude and beauty of nature that surrounds us

 I  have always been captivated by the beauty nature naturally offers us all

 Nature never falters and is always there for you 

During the storms we are presented with through out our lives

"There is always an ocean or a stream to catch your tears and a sunset to brighten our lives."-Nicole Martinelli 

During our busy daily life we time time tend to take nature for granted it's beauty and all it's offerings .

This is now the time to take a pause to appreciate and stand within the beauty nature has to offers us all. 

 As an artist and Photography I am simply implementing , encapsulating and presenting you the beautiful imagery

 nature resonates and offer us all .

Capturing the feelings and beauty that resonates within my own presence, in that particular moment of time

 that are embodied in each of my artworks   

Allowing for the viewers the opportunity to stay within that moment, where time is of no existence.

May you stay as long as you wish! 
Behind the Artist, Photographer I Nicole Martinelli

           Nicole Martinelli   Artist & Photographer         

 Q:   What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?

I am an artist and Photographer originally from the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I now live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, where I find inspiration in the surrounding mountains and rural areas for my latest creations. I was originally a painter who was mainly self taught yet received formal training from grandmother whom was an artist and began painting at early age of 11 with professional water color tube set and attended classes under the direction of Chicago Art  institute graduates  and instructors in classes on and off from age 11 - By my early twenties, at a local gallery my grandmother attended and was associated with.

I prior would only use photography strictly for reference material, but after physical illness made it difficult for me to paint, I found comfort within nature and expressing myself artistically with photography. I had success previously in oil painting and was recognized at the time locally, throughout the Chicagoland area.

I held a solo exhibition at Madame Zuzus owned by talented song writer singer and musician and front man of The Alternative Band The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan,

 however serious health issues forced me to resign from my art and focus on instead regaining my health.

After a break from the art-world I regained my health and upon submitting my photography, on a whim, to juried art exhibitions and having it accepted, I quickly realized my photography is also a talent and gift that must be shared with the world! My Photographs, digital paintings,  and artworks have been recognized and featured in multiple juried group exhibitions in prominent fine art galleries throughout the United States. My work has been featured in the Marblehead Arts Association Gallery in Marble Head, Massachusetts, at Kavanaugh Gallery in St. Charles Illinois, as well as at CORE Arts Space, Denver Colorado, and recently at Ground floor artists Gallery in Surprise AZ , Mosaic Arts Gallery located in the Mosaic arts District , Fairfax Virginia and Brooklyn Waterfront Collation Gallery in New York to name a few.

I quickly received international success with acceptance into multiple group juried international exhibitions. I have graciously won multiple awards for my photographic artworks. A second and third place in CAGO gallery, two years consecutively in 2022 and 2021 and marked my return to the artworld and the beginning of my new venture with artistic medium, photography for their international juried exhibition, ''All landscapes'' for my photographs "Sunflower fields" and "Over the hills far away", Embraced by blue skies . I went on to win an honorable mention award in December 2022 for the International exhibition for my Photographic art work ,''Roots with in this soil' 'in Helvetart's international juried exhibition based in Geneva, Switzerland and received third place award In June 2023 for my E painting Aztec Lucid Dreams also based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q: What inspires you?

As an artist, I do not necessarily need an external inspiration to fuel my creativ inspiration to create art. The inspiration comes from within, from the enjoyment of creating and the peace I find while capturing photos, and creating and the peace I find from nature  along with the serenity drawn from nature, serves as my primary inspiration and central focus in both mediums as well as being surrounded by natures natural beauty. "I have always been captivated by the peace and beauty nature offers. Unlike man made activities modern life has to offer, "Nature never falters and is always there for you. During the storms we may be presented with in our lives, there is always a stream or ocean to catch our tears, and a sunset to brighten our lives" Nature played a very important role in my healing process physically, mentally and spiritually. I healed from my health issues using only natural medicine and I am grateful to be able to share my deep understanding and appreciation of Nature through my artworks. 

 My sudden shift in mediums occurred due to these difficult life circumstances I was faced with which led me to my current artistic mediums. I am grateful to be able to share my art and my deep understanding and appreciation of nature through my artworks. I feel I am here during this very difficult time in history to assist in creating a more positive vivid future through my art and enjoy sharing my artistic passions and wisdom I have learned along the way. These life experiences have made myself not only a wiser and stronger person but also made me The Artist I am today! Just as the storms in our lives may feel intense and too dark to bear, there is always a new day and a light on the other side. If you find the strength from within and are patient during the storms throughout our lives, once the darkness and the veil is lifted in your life, you will find there is beauty after the storm. The ability to pursue one's dream and keep your dreams alive also play a major roles within the body of my artworks. I still pursued my dreams despite the difficult life circumstances I lived through and being faced with the fact that a tomorrow is not always granted and not knowing if I would ever be able to live out my dreams that were cut short in 2014. An underlying message to never give up on yourself or on yours dreams is the inspiration behind one of my artworks Vertical Horizons, The sky's limitless. The message and inspiration behind the piece is a Reminder to my viewers to never give up on themselves or their dreams and To reach beyond the limits they or others may have placed upon themselves. "The sky is not the limit '' In fact the sky is Limitless. Just as our potential and our dreams, "You are Limitless!" - Nicole Martinelli   

Q: How would you describe your work?

I would consider much of my photography to be traditional fine art with a twist of contemporary art elements due to my choice of vivid colors and natural elements . All my photographs are taken on locations and found through exhaustive searches of parks, hiking trails, and anywhere off the beaten path. The Color enhancements are made to elevate the viewer's experience, Creating a dream-like sensation within reality. My digital paintings are far more adventurous and would be considered modern contemporary, abstract impressionism and non-representational abstract. My artworks would be described as contemporary modern art. I consider myself to be an all-around artist at heart. I originally was an impressionist oil painter heavily influenced by the impressionism era of Van Gogh and Monet and was very evident throughout the early body of my work. My art has deeply evolved throughout the years since my debut in the art world in 2014. After my health issues that led me to photography; I have become much more open minded to different mediums and styles of art and various mediums of artistic expression that I previously would have never thought of treading. 

My photography is traditional nature scenes, yet is bold and has a painting type look and feel to them. As being a painter originally I tend to not care for plain traditional timid photography. You will always find and feel the bold colors and emotions behind my photographic artworks. I call my photographs, photographic artworks because even though the images are captured traditionally, there is always an element of self to my photographs. I add very vivid elements of colors to intensify the feelings in my subject matters as a form of artistic expression. To express the bold feelings and embrace the feelings that were felt when initially viewing the scenery. That plus the beauty is usually the initial draw and what captivated me to capture the images and scenery in the first place.  My digital paintings are very modern, contemporary, abstract and abstract impressionism . With my digital paintings I feel much freer to explore newer artistic styles, due to it being an entirely new avenue for myself. My paintings and digital paintings intertwine images within reality, where dreams meet reality and cross over and come to life. They expand upon my most inner feelings and emotions on personal life reflections and life experiences. I paint with colors that express my emotions, using either bold or pastel shades of Color depending upon the particular emotions I am expressing. The cascades of colors and vivid images I feature in both my paintings and photographs are a direct representation of the bold, immutable, beautiful feelings I experience  while initially viewing the subject matter and scenery for my artworks. I see technology in this new artistic medium for myself as simply a new exciting creative opportunity due to feeling less constricted, being it's a new avenue I have not fully travelled. As a new opportunity to push past my own boundaries as Artist I had previously imposed and created upon myself. It's an opportunity to be able to explore and express myself with endless possibilities .While using my imaginative creative ideas and inner feelings and applying them artistically. I simply see This new artistic medium for myself as a new form of creative expression for myself as an artist. There is a freeing feeling I feel while exploring this newer artistic avenue. there are no boundaries and the potential is limitless. I see technology and this new artistic medium as a new exciting creative opportunity I have not fully travelled. There is a freeing feeling while exploring this new artistic avenue.  Due the barriers already being broken beyond my original artistic medium , I was able to finally take the plunge and leave my comfort zone . I feel free as an artist with this newer artistic form I created ,There are no boundaries imposed and the potential is limitless. I have been emotionally driven to stretch my mind and my artistic abilities beyond my early conventional forms of art and dive into a new innovative style of abstracts. While exploring the deeper underlying connections between nature and humanity . I frequently portray these connections between nature and humanity depict these relationships through vibrant colors, organic patterns, and shapes that convey the emotions evoked by nature and our natural surroundings from an abstract perspective. Through my work, I aim to prompt viewers to recognize the interdependence and bond between nature and humanity, highlighting the essential nourishment and inspiration nature offers us, while also drawing attention to the beauty and significance of our earth, which is indispensable to our survival.. Reminding my viewers of the correlation and relationship between nature and humanity the vital source nature provides us while bringing awareness to the beauty and the importance of nature and our earth being it is vital to our existence . As an artist and as a photographer I feels I feel it is my obligation to capture beauty and presents these images through my photographs and artworks and allow the world to be able to view and appreciate the world through my eyes to the world . Nature never falters and is always there for you! During the storms we are presented with through out our lives "There is always an ocean or a stream to catch your tears and a sunset to brighten our lives."- Nicole Martinelli During our busy daily life we time time tend to take nature for granted it's beauty and all it's offerings .This is now the time for us as a society to pause to be able to appreciate the simple things in life and stand within the beauty nature has to offers us, all''. As an artist and Photography I am simply implementing , encapsulating and presenting you the beautiful imagery nature resonates and offer us all . Capturing the feelings and beauty that resonates within my own presence, in that particular moment of time that are embodied in each of my Photographs and artworks .Allowing for the viewers the opportunity to stay within that moment, where time is of no existence. May you stay as long as you wish! -Nicole Martinelli . '' If I can inspire, awaken, make the viewer think, bring solace, peace, and happiness to others as I have found myself while creating, then I have achieved my artistic goal."- Artist, Photographer Nicole Martinelli

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The circumstances that  assisted in creating Nicole Martinelli to be

 The Artist and Photographer she is   Today

The Artist is honored and grateful for all she has been blessed with these last few years

that have occurred thanks to her artistic gifts  she has been blessed with .

She lived through a very bleak time period in her life

through serious severe health illness

and other very difficult circumstances that she survived.

She feels that in a way that these circumstances she found the strength and courage to live through  and Survive, were a blessing in disguise .

due to her artistic focus shift in her mediums from painting to photography which has gained her recent artistic attention not only locally but nationally and internationally

The Artists sudden shift in mediums occurred  due to the difficult circumstances she was faced with 

 The Artist is thankful to be Alive and healthy once more and be able to share her love for nature

that helped her through these very difficult life experiences, ''There is always an ocean or stream to catch your tears and a sunset to brighten your life.''- Nicole Martinelli

While sharing her artistic talents, passions, and the wisdom she has gained amidst challenging circumstances, which have not only shaped her into a wiser, stronger individual but also the accomplished Artist/Photographer she is today. She believes that she and her art are present during this challenging era on Earth to aid others in healing through their own struggles and to contribute to creating a better, brighter future for all. Through her art and creative abilities,  to assist in making the world a more optimistic kinder place

"A special thanks and express my gratitude to my fiancé, who has been my partner for years, supporting my aspirations and motivating me to pursue my dreams

 I am thankful for his belief in me, even during times when I doubted myself, and for providing me with the strength, courage, and determination to chase my dreams. I love you."

I am grateful to my best friend, supportive family members, and friends that treat me as familyand  all of my loved ones who have encouraged, supported, and uplifted me in my journey to follow my passions and dreams! You know who you are , I love and appreciate all of you !'' -Nicole Martinelli

Words of Wisdom and Inspiration from the Artist

''You have the power to transform your struggles, pain ,and the storms in your life into something beautiful and the ability channel your negative emotions from these difficult life experiences into a more positive outlet. Dwelling on my the past only brought more sorrow. My healing journey began through my deeper connection to nature and art I decided to finally have the courage to believe in myself and to pursue my dreams rather then allowing my difficult life experiences to break me . I learned to take the emotions from my painful difficult life experiences and channeled it into something positive. My two loves that have always brought me solace and inner peace Nature and my art. If you're not happy with your current life's story's outcome, learn to take the pain and the dirt of yesterdays sorrows from these difficult life experiences and view them as an opportunity to grow from these difficult life experiences and use the knowledge gained from the experiences to propel and transform your life into something more positive fulfilling ,and beautiful! Allow these difficult life experiences to empower you, rather than defeat you Believe in yourself, because you are worth it, No one else will believe in you until you do. If you're unhappy with your current life situation or circumstances remember that you always hold the power to write a new chapter one that fills you with joy, gratitude, peace and happiness! I hope to inspire others to realize that it's never too late to pursue your dreams you hold the pen and the brush to your life's story and Always have the power to create a happier, brighter life chapter and future, YOU ARE Limitless!''- Artist , Photographer- Nicole Martinelli

About the Artist and Photographer Nicole Martinelli

The artist has received  international recognition as well winning multiple international juried exhibitions .

Winning multiple awards for her photographic artworks   One being an honorable mention award in December 2022  and a third place award

for her E-Painting Aztec Lucid dreams

in June 2023 in an international exhibition based in

Geneva Switzerland.
The artist has held three solo exhibitions to date.

one solo exhibition being Madame Zuzu’s owned

by the talented Musician Billy Corgan

front man of the alternative band, The Smashing Pumpkins

''Thank you Mr. William Corgan for believing in me and my dreams, Thank you for all you and your wife Chloe continue to do for the arts.

The artist's and Musicians within the Chicagoland area and your community ''-Nicole Martinelli

https://www.zuzuscafe.com/events-calendar/2014/4/26/art-exhibit

The Artist is deeply grateful for the blessings she has received in recent years.

Despite enduring a challenging period marked by severe health issues and other difficult circumstances, she was able to persevere and overcome.

These trials and difficult life situations ultimately became a source of both strength and courage, leading her to shift her artistic focus from painting to photography and E Paintings.    Her artistic Medium transition has not only brought her local recognition, as with her previous medium of oil painting, but she  has reached a larger audience and also gained both national and international recognition .The artist's sudden transition to new mediums was prompted due the challenging life circumstances she experienced, which she was able to overcome by drawing on her artistic talents and passion, as well as finding solace in nature and finds that these difficult life circumstances to be a blessing in disguise .  The artist Nicole Martinelli is deeply thankful for the opportunity to share her profound love and understanding of nature through her artworks.

She feels honored and grateful to be able to live out her dreams and share her artistic gifts with the world.

The Artist and Nicole's Gallery. Art  is happy to announce that this summer of 2024,

The Artist and Nicole's Gallery. art will be introducing a new shop section

That will provide more affordable versions of her photographs and artworks

offering the opportunity for not only collectors to experience her artworks  but all art lovers and Art enthusiasts alike.

Thank you for supporting The Arts and Thank you for supporting

 The Artist Nicole Martinelli here at

Nicole's Gallery. Art