Martin began painting after completing high school. Looking for a novel challenge, while he had unencumbered days due to working an 11pm to 7am hospital shift as a psychiatric orderly, he purchased some paints and canvas board. He had immediate commercial success selling his creations at various community art shows. 
As a combined studio and art history major at Hamilton College, while pursuing premedical studies, he was mentored by Professor James Penny, former vice president during the 1940’s of the Art Students League in New York City. Professor Penny provided Marty’s first formal instruction. Between semesters at Hamilton, he was also able to take art classes at Skidmore College and Cornell University. 
During his career as a practicing physician and assistant clinical professor of pediatrics, he continued to maintain a small art studio where he produced a limited number of pieces. More recently he has begun to devote full attention to creating varied images with predominantly acrylics, charcoal, and glazes on canvas, and also occasionally exploring the use of mixed media.. 
Being red-green color blind has led to interesting choices of color palates and fascination with light on objects. His compositions range from recognizable images to completely non objective displays. Sometimes he uses familiar signage to explore social issues. Ultimately, he strives to create works that excite his own visual and emotional aesthetic and share them with others.