My name is Leah Martin, and I am a young adult living in Dublin, Ireland. I am interested in becoming a tattoo artist and a qualified piercer. I am a very creative, bright and fun person, who works hard and gets the job done.
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Collection of Bottles
This was a still life practice where I placed a number of bottles together and drew them, aiming to replicate the way the clear bottles show the other bottles.
Tote bag
This is a tote bag I created by up-cycling an old bag and pressing my lino print onto it. I later gifted it to a friend.
A Dull Day at the Docklands
I drew this from a photo I took at the Dublin docklands. I used tea to colour the background as a wash, to show the fact that the docklands were full of items covered in rust of that shade. This was an experimental piece for me, as I tend to struggle drawing something like this, but in the end, it came out very well.
Fish Head Print
A drypoint piece , it symbolises how I felt in the moment of drawing it. I was struggling to find ideas and it felt as though everything was being sucked through my head as soon as I thought of it.
Queen of Hearts Print
A lot of work in my sketchbook revoves around the female form, and I wanted to do a softer version of this to contrast other work. A queen of hearts is a symbol of love and feminism, so I went with that. This is another drypoint.
Strawberry Print
I wanted to incorporate a more risque drawing. The past two prints were apart of a set with this one, and I wanted to make last print stand out, while maintaining the soft vibes as the other ones. I went with a vagina in a strawberry, as strawberries are often regarded as a feminine fruit, and are associated with love. As before, this one is a drypoint.
Strawberry Print 2
This is just a repeat of the previous print, however it was done as an experiment on a sheet of metal. It was harder to work with than the thin plastic sheets I used for my previous drypoint, but it was still enjoyable and I am happy with the outcome.
All Eyes on You
Sculptural piece created from an old bra. I created this to symbolise the sexualisation of woman's breasts. They are inherently seen as something to always look at. As a woman, whenever I dress up for myself, I feel so many eyes land on my boobs, like they belong to everyone but me. This sculpture represents that feeling.
Shoe Still Life
This is a piece from when I just started still life, it is a collection of shoes on a table, with a cloth draped in the background.
Linoleum Print
A print of a woman smoking. I wanted to make her look mysterious, so I draped her hat over her eyes. I love how this print turned out, and I went on to print it onto a tote bag.
The Shed at the Botanicals
Quick sketch I did while in the botanical gardens of a little shed that really caught my eye. I found myself wondering who could live in there while sketching this, it made the trip very enjoyable.
Flower Sketches
Some quick sketches of flowers I found interesting at the botanical gardens. These were done on site and in under three minutes each.
Joy in a Bottle
This was a quick sketch of a clear wine bottle. I wanted to show the fact it was clear, while still including many colours in it, and I feel as though I accomplished that. I used coloured chalk to make this.
A day at the National Gallery
This was a drawing I did while at the National Gallery of Ireland. I used the crayons and charcoal I had brought in my bag, and drew this in five minutes.
Study of Peppers
This was a still life study of three peppers. I used only primary colours whilst pouring out my paint. I really enjoyed painting this, and I am very happy with the outcome.
Pipe Still Life
This is a still life of a pipe I found laying around the art room. Around the time of making this I got the hang of painting and improved my work. It marks a turning point in my work, and I am very proud of that.
Leah Martin
Address available upon request
Mobile: +353 0894000398; Email: Leahmartin2392 (at) gmail.com
Personal Statement
A hardworking and persistent individual, with strengths laying in teamwork, creativity, punctuality and communication. Currently a student in college working towards becoming a Tattoo artist.
Education
- 2024 - Present Greenhills College of Further Education, Greenhills, Dublin
- Modules: Painting, Combined Materials, Drawing, Communications, art appreciation, Sculpture
- 2018 - 2024 Leaving Certification or equivalent
- Mount Seskin Community College Jobstown D24 K033 CO Dublin
- Modules: Math, English, Irish, Spanish, Craft and Design, Visual Arts, I.T, Social Education
Work Experience
- 14 April 2024 - Present
- Child-minder
- Key duties or responsibilities:
- Looking after kids aged four and six overnight.
- Putting them to bed, cleaning up after them, and making them breakfast.
Skills I learned
- Responsibility - Patience
- Communication - Hard Work
Additional Skills
- Works well in a team
- Knows how to use Microsoft Word
- Works well at graphic design
Hobbies/Interests
Art, Reading, Creative Writing, Baking, Teamwork.
References
- Aisling McGovern – Work Experience Tutor, Greenhills College Contact: aislingmcgovern (at) greenhillscollege.ie
- Fiona Ryan - Guidance Counsellor, Mount Seskin Community College Contact- fryan (at) mountseskincc.ie