Martina Skala
Martina Skala (Czech Republic, Contemporary)
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Tieholtsodi by Martina Skala, Walnut, oil painted, varnished and with brass hardware, 25 x 11 x 9 (Water Monster in Navajo legend)
Hawk by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 17
The Valley Messenger by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20
Shiprock by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 14 x 18
Valley of the Moon by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 24
Red Desert by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 18
Blue Bird Spirit by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14
Conversation with the Moon by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 18
Black Mesa by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24
Blue Storm by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24
Red Midnight by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 14 x 16
Tsenahale by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24
Nastse Estsan by Martina Skala, Oil on Panel, 26 x 35
La Fayette Hotel by Martina Skala, Oil on Canvas, 18-1/2 x 23
Martina Skala was born in Prague, Czech Republic. After attending Hollar’s Graphic School, she went to Charles University in Prague where she obtained a Master’s Degree in History. At the same time, she also studied at the Academy of Dramatic Arts Stage and Costume Design.
After her studies she moved to Paris, France where she worked in the movie industry as an Art Director and Set Decorator.
In 1996 she moved to Los Angeles. Her many trips to the Southwest in US introduced her to the magic of the desert which inspired her paintings.
Martina Skala now lives in Sonoma County in Northern California.