Ginger Martinez

Lately, the world has felt darker. It’s been harder to stay positive, especially as an artist—when part of the job is to show up online, to share your work publicly, to sell, to be visible. Constant visibility can feel heavy when the energy around you feels tense, angry, and divided. I’ve always struggled with negativity. I don’t seek out arguments. I don’t feel called to share angry opinions, especially online. That’s likely rooted in the environment I was raised in—where conflict felt loud...

I used to be afraid of speaking. Afraid of giving my opinion. Afraid of being wrong. Afraid of being yelled at. For a long time, my silence felt safer than my truth. That fear didn’t come from nowhere. It was built slowly—layer by layer—starting in childhood and reinforced in a mentally abusive relationship that taught my nervous system to stay small, quiet, agreeable. Living with Marilyn was the beginning of learning that telling the truth didn’t protect me. If I told the truth, nobody...

For the first time, my goals are rooted deeply in intention—grounded in my business, my health, and the life I want to live. 2026 will be a big year for me and my art. It’s the beginning of my gallery push . I’m starting small, but with purpose. I’m exploring grants and possibly an SBA loan, hoping to secure a location I can truly call my own. A space where my work lives, where people can walk in and feel something, where community and creativity meet. My goal is to have a fully standing...