Ruth Martins

"I began to paint in 1993. I spent two months just watching my teacher in his workshop before I really started to put together canvas and paint. Since then I haven't stopped. My emotions are very present in my work; my brush strokes are very well marked. I think that a painting results from 70% technique and 30% feeling. <br><br> "I never had any formal academic formation, and because of this I always study a lot; without dedication and persistence it is impossible to achieve success. I always feel like a beginner, which in a certain way is linked to my personality - I feel as though I were 17-years old. It is great to be only 17! <br><br> "In my work I usually recognize traces of Impressionism and a strong tendency towards Cubism. I choose my themes and spend time developing them, such as lovers and fish, among others. <br><br> "To sell on the Internet is something entirely new and unexpected for me. I think that every work has its owner. It is an honor for the artist to know that somebody is interested in one of his or her 'children.'" <br><br> Ruth Martins has participated in a number of exhibitions in Rio de Janeiro.