Married for over 45 years, the Martins have had a rich and adventures life together. Meeting at ASU both had a passion for the arts. After they married, they created an art company called ARThorities which had 2 stores in the Phoenix Metro area and a wide network of wholesales affiliates such as Costco, Dillard’s, Army/Air Force and a variety of gifts and galleries through out the US. They sold the business after 16 years. (Kids have a way of changing your life.)

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Going back into corporate life for a few years both were not getting the creative satisfaction that was needed to be at peace with themselves, so they went into teaching the arts along with creating their own art. Now their work is available through the internet, art fairs and galleries.

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Rio Verde Studio 541 is a combination of all of their talents in one place.  Feel free to visit any of the different galleries we have and experience your own adventure in art.