Martin Sullivan. AKA;     A. Smartzie

Dyslexic artist,   Smartzie aka Martin Sullivan.

What a joy it is too make others happy !

I love art, at Christmas and as a child my parent's always gave me coloured pastels to draw with, I got to love the smell of pastels and the overwhelming joy of drawing. Playing piano was my other love, I struggled badly with being  taught a 'techicnal' note, however  I just played on regardless.

My London school was horrible and dyslexia was totally unknown. The bully's of South London were dumped in the low grade mix as me and they made sure that few would survive.  I'm still waiting for an apology, but I guess ill never see that.

 At school. I was a told not to doodle so by 13  my art was forcefully abandoned, however my school piano playing was considered OK. So that became my 'mental' rock.

To this day, and still without piano lessons I play directly from the heart,  I do 3 to 4 public performances a week.  Regarding the artwork, I re-kindled my 'desire'  and now after a 40 years gap I came alive again. 

Now, A Soap-box moment...

 To my knowledge no one paints like I do. Top main-stream gallery's seem unsure what to make of it, maybe some  are not wanting to take a  risk,  or remain in 'pay-packet' safe mode, ... or possibility ... another reason.

My opinion is:  I'm guessing there 'connected friends' are always heading to the top of the artwork  substitution queue so no body else really stands a chance. Try submitting some art yourself, I kept all the e-mails and the  follow up excuses from the CEO,s (like, Oh, ...our e-mail was not working!) and now have some  inside gossip, so pretty sure im right.  

        Docco producer Milchel Moore would love this one !

Forgive me, im rambleing...

     So, I thought, In my own way, I can solve this,

 I bought the 'Academy of Modern Art', not to promote myself, but to give everyone a fair go. So I ask Aussies and artists around the world,
     please please support this.   (yes I am saying this from the guts!)

Paid for by me, so no .Gov  backsides to pamper too, no business buddy mates on the golf course. We the curators and I just look at  your art, read your bio, and hopefully just 48 hours later, come back with a very polite yes or very polite no. Certificated are availaable and spotlight showing on offer.

To date we have helped many 100,s of artists get ahead.

So, Here is my personal art, hope you love, or hate it (;)

it is 'unique', lets see ...

Cracked Earth

Cracked Earth.   450 mm x 605mm   $3000.

A stunning peace of work, the detail is exceptional.
To reproduce this work be almost imposable, so much was needed to get this right. I would not even try a do this twice.

The painting represents a cracked and damage land. However don't be too disappointed in the description as it is a wonderful detailed work of art, This would hang as a work of beauty and an artwork you may never tire of. It is simply stunning.

A close up of Cracked Earth. ... the 'fashon police' said, we should not have cracks in a painting, what utter rubbish! The cracks are under painted in different colours and are everything in this stunning work.       Enjoy.

Sausage Sizzle

 As described a sizzling sausage. Below is an example of the incredible detail.

 Sizzle  450mm x 605 mm  $1000 

This is 'Masterpeice'

This extra large work is simply stunning, based on a colour pallet reflecting that of Monet, the work has details that would be almost imposable to replicate.

 Masterpiece 2170mm x 900mm  $6500

Below are some detail shots of Masterpiece.   enjoy.

Thank you.