Welcome to My Planetsite
I’m Maunamars
Greetings Earthlings,
You are more than welcome to join me on my art journey as I forge my own path. Discover an increasing body of artwork along the way. Some are under construction in the walls of my imagination, awaiting to be dispatched to my artfolio and others might be your customized orders. Become a Martian, join the Galactic Force.
Yours sincerely,
(usually my signature goes here, but you’ll have to order something 🤭😂😂)
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Our art captures moments, moods, memories or milestones and more.
It’s like a souvenir from that special moment where that special thing happened allowing you to keep your best memories alive in a world where situations arise that may make us forget.
Meet the Artist
While my spacename is Maunamars, Mauna-Shay Marshall is my earthname. I’m from Jamaica. I speak English and Patois but I’m working really hard to learn chinese.
I was always drawing and writing growing up. I wrote a lot of poetry, I drew a lot of fashion designs and food, which is funny because I don’t eat much. But anyways, I was always drawing girls but sadly my drawings from that time are either burnt or destroyed so I don’t have much from my past to show.
I wrote a lot of unfinished stories in my notebooks, once I even tried to write a self-help book because I love psychology and understanding people. I love growth. I love the development of characters.
I think people are beautiful or that there’s always something beautiful about someone and sometimes I find myself staring because I tend to deliberately look for the good in others.
And Now I am drawing peoples’ faces. I love a good face and I still love to write which is why I got me a blog so I can share my learning experiences with the world. So all the curious cats and the rigorous readers I got space on the spaceship for you, just press that go button and let’s take off in to my world.
My Favorite Sketches from my Sketchbook
Innocent Indian Girl
I came across a photo of a beautiful Indian girl online, and immediately I was drawn to her innocence. I had to capture it.
Feminine Warrior
I love her determined gaze. She carries this air of both femininity and strength, a spirit of a warrior.
Zendaya-Undiluted Emotion
Once I found a photo of Zendaya from a movie scene, tired-sick, and I was too. I felt nothing. This is it, undiluted emotion.
My Friend’s Mom
I did this one for mother’s day. I wanted to thank her for bringing him into this world. Many times he has been a blessing to me. It was my first charcoal drawing.
How Did It Start?
I remember praying for my first job before I even got it, I knew in my spirit where I would work. I told it to my friend, and as it was said, so it was. I had applied for the Clerical Assistant post, but during the interview, when they saw my sketchbook, I was immediately offered a part-time Visual Arts teaching role as well. In that moment, I felt wonderful-I remember calling my mom while on my way home the good news. Finally, I could earn so I could start my dream business.
In high school I failed Visual Arts, hence while I was teaching I retook the exam only to receive an ungraded result. I was militant until I was calm. The matter was queried, and after a long wait, CXC corrected their error. Finally I was awarded the distinction I worked so hard for.
One year later, on my birthday, my coworkers held a surprised me with cake and sparkling wine. Overwhelmed with gratitude, I secretly made portrait keychains to thank them all. Their reactions were everything-they were overjoyed, they showed it off, they took pictures. God bless their hearts. Seeing how my art made them feel I was encouraged. I took the leap and started my business.
Imagine a Portrait you can take everywhere.
Portrait Keychains
Its a beautiful idea born from celebration and gratitude. It’s a small traditional drawing in the form of a keychain-made of durable materials, a unique handmade ornament that makes an interesting personalized gift.
How the first Portrait Keychains looked?
Portrait Book Markers
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