Different Strokes

Martina Nehrling, a Chicago based artist, is inspired by the chaotic nature of life and the many colors that come from it. Her work is created by an accumulation of multiple single-colored brushstrokes, making each composition seemingly elementary and incredibly complex at the same time.

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  1. LOVE her artwork! so bright and bold! Thanks for sharing!
    http://www.fashionifancy.com

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  2. I’m glad you showed close-ups of the paint strokes because you can really see how thought out and complex her pieces are. They’re very cool…
    -Aliya

    http://marantphiles.com

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  3. Marija wrote:

    Fantastic colors! So bright!

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  4. Lisa wrote:

    I love the gloopy clumps of paint, especially in the third one! great find, these would totally brighten up a dull room
    in dramatic fashion

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  5. anne wrote:

    It’s a great idea. It inspires me to do more painting. But I’ve been lazy and now prefer to paint with my fingers.. and on a tablet.
    is this really thick acrylic paint?

    http://annesanchorage.blogspot.com/

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  6. I really love these, and it’s the kind of thing that I think “Hmm, I could recreate something like that,” but then would end up with a really shoddy looking painting!

    They remind me a little bit of the Cocoa and Hearts paintings, too.

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  7. welovefur wrote:

    I am in love for the second picture
    kisses from your follower! ♡
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  8. Ashley wrote:

    I love these. They are so bold & bright it could really transform a room.

    http://styleash.blogspot.com/

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  9. Mary wrote:

    Her work is fabulous! thanks for sharin!

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  10. Domonique wrote:

    I really love the second image- this is my kind of art!Thanks for sharing!

    http://lilylovelock.blogspot.com

    x

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  11. These works are really beautiful! I love the use of bright colors.

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  12. Elledoc wrote:

    I love these. My favorite is the third one. So bright and colorful! You guys always find such amazing art. Thanks for sharing!
    http://www.dreamsofcezanne.blogspot.com

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  13. cecilia wrote:

    i love these <3 especially the first one, looks like an enormous pile of books, just my style 😉

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  14. this is stunning i would love to see it in person!

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

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  15. Petiteish wrote:

    How very Suerat!

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  16. These are so bright and happy – I LOVE!! You find the best art, Lauren!

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  17. Zane wrote:

    beautiful artwork

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  18. vivienne k wrote:

    These are awesome!
    I love the bold colours and funky designs!

    http://www.vivikstyle.blogspot.com

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  19. vivienne k wrote:

    I love how unigue these paintings are!
    How beaaauuuutiful!
    Much love, Vivi

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  20. These paintings are absolutely gorgeous.

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  21. Rachel wrote:

    These fabulous colorful paintings are truly amazing. I’m not usually a huge fan of abstract or modern paintings but I definitely like these. Great find.

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  22. These are lighthearted and fun. I love the color. What showstoppers.
    Stop by an see my art, you may enjoy it as well!
    xoxo
    Jessica Rae

    http://www.jessicaraesommer.blogspot.com
    http://www.lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com

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  23. Roseanne wrote:

    This is amazing!

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  24. Natalia wrote:

    Love having the spotlight on a fellow Chicagioan! Her artwork is awesome.

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  25. Hyde wrote:

    This seems very living with Feng Shui Art!

    http://hydeordie.com/post/16018584133/feng-shui-life-with-art

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  26. Molly wrote:

    Prepare to be jealous – Martina lives on my block and I’ve been to her studio several times. She is just as cheerful and colorful and complex as her paintings.

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  27. Noli Rosen wrote:

    Absolutely gorgeous. Love the color and she’s not just any other abstract painter making random lines and saying its “anger”. The composition is beautiful.

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