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10/07/2013

Finger Painting Flower Love!

When I first started teaching I knew I wanted to have children make things that would be keep-able and not thrown away. At first, I would take nine weeks to do one project. Also, I was a little overwhelmed on how to accomplish my plan to have the children make beautiful work. I wondered if […]

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Frogs
09/30/2013

Add Color & Fun To A Children’s Room

Adding a little color to any children’s area (bedrooms, playrooms, class and/or Sunday school rooms) will brighten it up and make it much more fun for the children! A local church in my area needed a little help to make their children’s space welcoming for the all the kids. I used their church theme/names to […]

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09/23/2013

Good Morning Monday!

“Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 (NIV) I just love mornings with the sun shining and nature being displayed in such brilliant light! It gives me an extra boost as I make my way out of bed and […]

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06/27/2013

Windy Beach

This 8×8 painting of Windy Beach was made especially for my friend Nancy. She loves spending time at the beach. Her family calls me by the alias, Matti Lee…so I just had to sign my name with such affection!

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06/25/2013

A Place to Be Creative

My work area Love this desk! I use it for my art supplies…so many great compartments to stash art supplies (20 little drawers at the top level to be exact). It helps me to keep organize…something I have to constantly work at! However, this helps make it easier to do so and it’s so wonderful […]

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06/18/2013

Virginia Dogwood

22×28 Acrylic & Oil Painting – SOLD (11×14 prints and cards available) April Exhibition: Lynchburg, VA Academy of Fine Arts Spring Botanical Show 2013

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countryhome
05/16/2013

Country Home

Scene from a wall mural.

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Hello!💛 Nice to meet you!

I’m Michelle Marttila, and I’m a painter and the author of the children's picture book, "Happy Heart: Fill'er Up!". I studied Graphic Design and Studio Fine Art in college. I have always been attracted to the beauty of my surrounds, and in my paintings I seek to capture the interplay of dreamy-fun and elegance of the simple and familiar scenes in life. I love texture and use layers of color to illustrate my designs. My goal is to create collections that will bring joy to your heart and color your home happy. I hope while you are here, you find encouragement, hope and joy to fill your heart. ♥ To learn more regarding my Happy Heart™ book to help little ones know God's love for them, just click on the book image below.

Mom’s Choice Award Winner!

"Happy Heart: Fill'er Up!" Available HERE:

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