The Laughing Volcano
3355 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
ph: 310-430-2306
Martha
GAYLORD APARTMENTS
Restoration specialist - restoring cast iron and glass screen (wall) in the lobby. Spring 2010
GOSSAMERE PICTURES - Animation short for the short film An Imposter Or Not. September, 2009
VENICE BEACH MUSIC FEST - Sat and Sun., Aug 8 & 9, 2009. 11:30am - 7pm. Lots of original local music...and art!
NONI'S HAPPY ENDING - movie project, signed on as graphic artist. August, 2009
LAUSD - Illustrations for LAUSD 3rd grade History project.
Venice Beach Boardwalk...artist on the Boardwalk. 2009
Farmers Almanac Online Awards Martha Wilson WINNER SUN ART CONTEST 2009. (AND 2 Honorable Mentions) www.almanac.com
Silverlake Arts, Crafts and Vintage Saturdays, April, May, 2009
Gaylord Art Show -- May 2, 2009
Constitutional Rights Foundation --- Artist for LAUSD 3rd grade Social Studies Project, funded by the S. Mark Taper Foundation., Los Angeles.. July - -current 2009.
Fairfax Sunday Market - Sunday, June 2008
Spring Fling! -- Los Angeles Multi Media Arts/Fashion Event held at The Place in Hollywood, Ca. June 2008
Bakersfield Life, June 2008 - photo published page 69
Bakersfield Jazz Festival --- Bakersfield Jazz Festival Art Tent, Mother's Day Weekend 2008
The Sullenger Financial Group's Reigning Cats and Dogs Art Exhibition, Bakersfield, CA. April 4 - July 3, 2008
February 2008 --- MARTHA'S TURNING 50% OFF OPEN HOUSE, Los Angeles, CA
2008 --- The Madrid Theater - Jan-Feb Winter Exhibition Guest Artist, Canoga Park, CA
2007 --- Guest artist, December Downtown Art Walk Group Show - Spring Arts Collective
2007 --- September Downtown Art Walk Group Show at Spring Arts Collective
2006 --- CCI "The Business of Art" graduate
2006 --- Solo Art Show - THE VILLAGE GRIND, Long Beach, CA
2006 --- TOUR des ARTISTES, Long Beach, CA Supplemental interview with Paula McComb of Public Access TV Ch. 69 - airing August 2006.
2006 --- Commissioned by UNDERTHESEA owner Andrew Wilson to custom paint his 2nd company van with fish and sealife, Sterling, VA
2006 --- Commissioned by UNDERTHESEA owner Andrew Wilson and his wife Mary Beth to custom paint their newborn son's room with a rainforest theme.
2004 - 2006 --- Shows at THE VILLAGE GRIND, 2nd SATURDAYS and LAST SATURDAYS; Long Beach, CA
March 2003 --- Bethesda Naval Hospital Bowling Center --- Two 15' x 60' long Naval Themed Murals
2003 --- Commissioned by MOON DANCE CATERING owner Cyndi to custom paint her daughter's room with a princess theme and her son's room with a football theme, Long Beach
2003 --- Commissioned by WATERWORKS owner and wife Tony and Beth Bryson to custom paint their newborn daughter's room with an east coast beach theme, Virginia Beach, VA
2002 --- Commissioned by the SANDEE BLACK family for a series of 12 large canvas to commemorate and celebrate her daughter's Bat Mitzvah, Santa Monica
January 2002 - April 2004 --- Venice Beach, CA --- Boardwalk Artist
2002 --- Commissioned by UNDERTHESEA owner Andrew Wilson to custom paint his company van with fish and sealife, Sterling, VA
2000 --- Assistant Art Director and Catering Chef for Independent Film FACADE - directed by Mark Mokuolu
1998 - 2000 --- Various art projects, painted backgrounds and billboard posters for MOVING ARTS THEATER GROUP, Silverlake, CA
1994 - Present --- Sun Designs shown on CBS Sunday Morning Show
1993 - 1996 --- Various restaurant shows, Outdoor Festival Art Shows (Portsmouth Seawall Festival, Stockley Gardens Art Festival, White Tail Art Show), School Gift Shows, Norfolk, VA
1994 - 1996 --- Owner, THE LAUGHING VOLCANO STUDIO ART STORE, Ghent, Norfolk, VA
I was born to create art. I love to paint. I love to use my imagination to create something whimsical, something fun, something full of joy that will bring a smile to your face.
Today's economy isn't necessarily kind to artists, since art is more of a luxury. I offer my services and art that is fair and welcome you to hire me to create something of joy for you.
Whether it be a small gift, a larger painting or some mural work in your home or office or on your work car/van, I have over 30 years of experience and many many references who are happy to recommend me. Feel free to google me, and friend me on Facebook.
Contact me today to discuss your art needs. Treat yourself to some joy!
ALWAYS LAVA ONE ANOTHER!

The Laughing Volcano
3355 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
ph: 310-430-2306
Martha