ABOUT
Fifteen-year-old Gail Marten climbed the iconic steps, where Sylvester Stallone would later train for his role in the film Rocky, to study at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Between classes, she visited its famous galleries and was inspired by the phenomenal work of legendary artists displayed. She also took courses at the Moore Institute of Art and received a scholarship for additional art studies.
Marten learned painting, etching, and collagraph techniques at the Decordova Museum and Northeastern University in Massachusetts.
When she moved to Maryland, her life took a few unexpected turns, and it was discovered that Marten had significant talent as a singer. Her focus shifted from visual art to making music, and she embarked on a 30-year-long career in music. Gail Marten has had the privilege of recording and performing with world-class musicians at premier venues in the Mid-Atlantic region and abroad. She also writes music and lyrics, and several of her CDs have received prestigious awards.
Jazz Palette, her graphic art business, creates digital and print promotional materials and web design for businesses, the music industry, and nonprofit organizations.
When vocal difficulties necessitated Marten's retirement as a performer, she returned to her first love, the creation of visual images. She enjoys creating portraits, seeking the humanity and spark of each individual, and the freedom of abstract imagery, where intuition and inspiration emerge.
When Marten discovered yet another outlet for her creative impulses, she began writing short stories. Her new book, THE PLAYERS: A TALE OF DECEPTION AND DESIRE, is available from book sellers worldwide, and another book is on its way.