Alligator Pear Andi Soto ​Martin learned how to paint

​Martin learned how to paint by studying works by his favorite artists and by making lots of paintings

This piece was created for Modern Eden Gallery's exhibition "100 Trees" shown in San Francisco in April 2022

It puts a lot on one’s shoulders

vividly saturated candy color palettes and a dazzling spectrum of light

Heracles was a divine hero in Greek mythology

Alligator Pear Andi Soto ​Martin learned how to paintOil on panel 8 x 8 x 1. 5 in. 2023 9 x 9 x 2 in. (f) Framing included Ryan Martin lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area where he attended the California College of the Arts. Through painting and drawing, Martin creates surreal, dream like compositions of his subjects. He is influenced by his roots, growing up in Southern California during the 80s & 90s, where his pluck choices of hues dominate his artwork. Martins portraits are loosely haloed