Marti Hand

I am a registered nurse and artist. My work integrates art with science, nature, states of health, people, and the health care industry.


Although I am curious about many things, I am fascinated and inspired by science, nature, nursing and medical professions, books, music, skyscrapers and people. With that said, the creative process for my work usually begins with one of the following situations: a visual image persisting over time, an idea compelling me to act by researching the concept, a dream, a significant event or defining ah-ha moment. All of these states urge me to give them physical shape and color. The paintings that evolve are microscopic landscapes of body-mind-spirit-emotion processes.
Painting, for me, is a love affair with color, alchemy, texture and fluidity, its boldness and subtleties, its ability to place one in a contemplative, sad or excited mood, and its infinite uses.

With a background in critical care nursing and healthcare management, scientific knowledge combined with extensive clinical experiences serve as a rich pool of imagery, creativity, and thought for my work. My academic studies include an RN from Muhlenberg School of Nursing, and MPA with specialization in healthcare admin...