After a career in computer systems, Martha took a painting class that was the spark that started her painting career. At the beginning of her art education she took workshops with many national ranked artists as well as museum and private study. This study was in representational oil painting. In the early part of her artistic career, Martha created captivating light filled floral, landscape and figurative oil paintings that invite the viewer to become a part of her vision of joy, beauty and elegance. In recent years in her transition to expressionistic art, she has extensively studied online, learning many techniques in acrylic and oil and cold wax for her self expression. While Martha still is drawn to her beginnings as in impressionistic oil painter, she now loves working in various mediums; oils, acrylics and collage. Her turn to an expressionistic style has allowed her to create colorful paintings that represent more of her feelings about life. Martha Brane's award-winning work has been shown group and juried regional shows and is showcased in corporate and private collections throughout the United States and Europe. Her work has also been featured on magazine covers; as well as articles in Art Galleries and Artists of the South, Art Talk of Scottsdale, South Carolina, Our Town, and Senior Time magazines to name a few. Martha and her husband, Dr. Lewis Sussman reside in Gainesville, Florida enjoying extensive cycling and nature.