current exhibits

April 2026 -December 2026

Gainesville Lodge / Twist Bar

413 W University Ave

Gainesville, Florida

November 2026 - Downtown Arts Festival

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

212 SE 1st Street

Gainesville, Florida

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paintings & murals ✷ artisticarrie

  • Birds of Paradise Lost

  • Painting of a bunch of yellow bananas with green stems, arranged in a circle on a textured background.

    Tropical Modern Abstract

  • A woman with long, wavy hair wearing a black shirt with a leopard print stands in front of a large, colorful mural of a pelican against a sunset background

    Murals

  • An abstract painting of a triangular A-frame cabin reflecting on a body of water, with trees and sky in the background.

    Lake House Collection

  • Painting of a woman with black makeup and a serious expression, surrounded by green leaves, red and blue flowers, a starry night sky, and a leopard with piercing eyes.

    Feminine Nature

  • A portrait of a woman with a large yellow headwrap, gold jewelry, and a light blue top, holding her face with both hands and looking directly at the viewer, painted with expressive brushstrokes on a light blue background.

    Portraits

  • A painting of a French Bulldog wearing large round sunglasses, a black leather jacket, and a red bandana, with tropical leaves in the background.

    Pets in Paradise

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A painted mural of a succulent plant in shades of blue and teal, with a dark, marbled background featuring gold accents and swirling patterns.
Colorful mural featuring a woman with teal hair, floral headpiece, and sugar skull face makeup, with the text 'Muñecas Taco Garden' at the bottom, surrounded by tropical plants.
Woman standing in front of vibrant mural of two talking frogs with large blue and green leaves and red and orange flowers.
Colorful mural on a building exterior displaying the words 'Mullie Gardens' surrounded by vibrant tropical leaves and plants.
Colorful mural of tropical leaves, red berries, and white flowers on a wall behind four red chairs in a waiting area near a window showing trees and bushes outside.
Colorful mural of a cowboy riding a bucking horse, wearing a hat and jeans.
A street mural depicting a steam locomotive train labeled 'Hogtown Express' with red flowers and palm trees on a beige background.
Two people standing in front of a vibrant mural of a phoenix with wings spread, rising above a body of water with trees and sunset in the background.
A mural featuring colorful tropical flowers and a green chameleon with a background of green leaves, with two people standing on either side of it.
Man and woman standing on either side of a large mural of a woodpecker with red flowers and green foliage.
Colorful mural reading 'El Audio' and 'Cali Sugar Florida' on a yellow wall, decorated with flowers and chili peppers, with string lights hanging above. In front, there is a white picnic table on gravel ground.
Colorful mural of tropical plants and flowers inside a cafe with a red sign that says 'Mi Apá Latin Café' in the corner.
Painting of a pair of roller skates with blue boots, orange laces and wheels, set against a retro background with red, orange, blue, and white stripes. Text reads, 'Let The Good Times Roll'.
A digital portrait of a person with blond hair and blue eyes holding an orange electric bass guitar, set against a backdrop of outer space with stars and planets, with a blue glow outline around the figure.
Painting of a woman with a headwrap, wearing gold jewelry, with her hands on her face, against a blue background.
Painting of a woman with dreadlocks singing and playing an acoustic guitar against a blue background.
Mural of a man with long blond hair and sunglasses playing an electric guitar, with a yellow and orange radiating sunburst background and green foliage with red flowers, and the text "You belong among the wildflowers" above.
Colorful painting of a woman's face with dark hair decorated with flowers and tropical leaves, including roses and hibiscus, in the background.
A colorful portrait of a woman with long, curly hair holding a cannabis plant, set against a dark background with stars and a glowing outline around her.
A colorful painting of a black cat wearing round sunglasses and a collar with a large pendant, against a background with green and blue rays.
Painting of a French Bulldog wearing sunglasses, a leather jacket, and a red bandana, with tropical leaves in the background.
A painting of a cat wearing sunglasses and a black leather jacket, with a turquoise background featuring palm leaves.
A woman with long, gray hair styled in pigtails, wearing a black shirt with a tiger pattern, standing in front of a colorful mural of a large bird's head, possibly a heron or crane, with a fiery orange and yellow background.
Colorful mural of two cats wearing sunglasses, one with a bow tie, on the exterior wall of the Newberry Animal Hospital, with a large sign above the entrance.
Colorful mural of three dogs wearing sunglasses on a blue background with green leaves.

The Art of a Beautiful Life

by Carrie Wachter-Martinez

I do not paint to fill walls.

I paint to shift energy.

To change the way a space feels, breathes, and lives.

I believe a home can hold magic.

I believe color can heal.

I believe texture can calm the nervous system.

I believe art can open hearts and soften rooms.

My paintings are not objects.

They are atmospheres. Energetic portals. Emotional anchors.

I create for those who seek the deeper meaning behind all.

For those who sense the subtle shift of a room.

For those who want more from art than aesthetics —

they want alignment, elevation, and transformation.

Every piece I create is a spell of homecoming.

An invocation of warmth, clarity, softness, and connection.

A reminder that beauty is not superficial —it is a force.

Nothing is accidental. Every mark carries intention—a subtle infusion of harmony, openness, and alignment.

I am not here to decorate. I am here to transform.

This is my art.

This is my magic.

This is my purpose.

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A colorful painting of a woman's face with flowing hair that transitions from red to black with green accents. The background features stars and cosmic elements, including peacock feather eye patterns and small fish swimming in the lower part. A lion
Painting of a woman with celestial hair, red blossom tree, mountains, and a person sitting under the tree, blending cosmic and natural elements.
A painting of a woman with dark wavy hair wearing a yellow shirt, with a serene expression, set against a forest background with trees, a lake, and two deer, with a starry night sky.
A fantasy-style painting featuring a woman with dark hair and matching makeup, surrounded by celestial bodies including the Earth, planets, and a galaxy, with wings resembling black feathers and cosmic elements, set against a background of trees and
A colorful painting of two mermaids swimming underwater, one with long blonde hair, and the other with dark hair, surrounded by fish and coral, illuminated by light from above.
A painting of a woman with long dark hair in a red dress, standing in front of large green snakes forming a spiral and a head, with two streams of water flowing from her hands, set against a colorful background.
A colorful painting of a woman with reddish-brown hair sitting outdoors at night, holding a black golf ball with a golf club, with a full moon and starry sky in the background.
A vibrant painting featuring two human hands holding a large green tropical leaf, with a lion's face at the bottom, surrounded by green plants. The background is a textured mix of yellow and green hues.
A painting of a woman with dark lipstick and eye makeup, flanked by green tropical leaves and a leopard, set against a starry cosmic background.
Flamingos Guarding Their Nest Under Stars

Flamingos Guarding Their Nest Under Stars

Abstract Cranes

Abstract Cranes

Elegant Herons Under Starlit Sky

Elegant Herons Under Starlit Sky

Nesting Cranes with Abstract Turquoise

Nesting Cranes with Abstract Turquoise

A painting of a red rose with green leaves in the center, surrounded by a white heart shape and a dark, starry background with small white stars.

A painting of a red rose with green leaves in the center, surrounded by a white heart shape and a dark, starry background with small white stars.

Abstract painting featuring two white herons against a multicolored background of blue, orange, brown, and green hues. The herons are stylized with elongated necks and legs. The artist's signature, 'CARRIE,' is visible in the bottom right corner.

Abstract painting featuring two white herons against a multicolored background of blue, orange, brown, and green hues. The herons are stylized with elongated necks and legs. The artist's signature, 'CARRIE,' is visible in the bottom right corner.

Painting of four red ibises in flight above green grass, with a white moon in a light blue sky, framed in an ornate gold frame.

Painting of four red ibises in flight above green grass, with a white moon in a light blue sky, framed in an ornate gold frame.

Painting of two white herons facing each other on a black background with star-like accents, enclosed in a wooden frame.

Painting of two white herons facing each other on a black background with star-like accents, enclosed in a wooden frame.

A painting of three cranes with white bodies, black wings, long black beaks, and red patches on their heads, standing in a nest with three white eggs, framed with an ornate gold frame.

A painting of three cranes with white bodies, black wings, long black beaks, and red patches on their heads, standing in a nest with three white eggs, framed with an ornate gold frame.

A painting of a countryside scene with a house, trees, and a body of water reflected in it, using dark green, black, and yellow colors.

A painting of a countryside scene with a house, trees, and a body of water reflected in it, using dark green, black, and yellow colors.

A painting of green trees surrounding a yellow-lit wooden hut with a reflection in a body of water.

A painting of green trees surrounding a yellow-lit wooden hut with a reflection in a body of water.

A landscape painting featuring green trees, a wooden pier or boardwalk over water, and distant mountains under a pink and light blue sky.

A landscape painting featuring green trees, a wooden pier or boardwalk over water, and distant mountains under a pink and light blue sky.

Abstract painting with blue, orange, and black brushstrokes on a beige background, signed 'Carrie' in black at the bottom left.
Painting of a bunch of bananas arranged in a circular pattern with green, yellow, and orange hues, signed 'Carrie' at the bottom right.
Abstract painting with black, white, beige, light blue, and peach brushstrokes and splatters.
Framed abstract painting with splashes of blue, orange, beige, and black paint on a canvas. The frame is ornate and gold-colored with decorative floral patterns in each corner. The bottom left corner of the painting has the word 'SERIE' written in bl
An abstract painting with pastel and black paint strokes inside a ornate gold-colored frame, with the word "GERRIE" written in black at the bottom left corner.
Abstract painting with textured brushstrokes in shades of orange, beige, blue, and black, framed by an ornate white frame with intricate patterns. The bottom left corner features the signature 'Carrie'.
Two stylized white herons against a textured multicolored background with green, orange, and blue hues, with the artist's signature, Carrie, in the bottom right corner.

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BECOME THE ARTIST OF YOUR LIFE

INTRODUCING THE A.R.T.I.S.T. METHOD™

a six-phase journey from living by default to consciously creating what comes next.

AWAKEN ✷ REVEAL ✷ TRANSFORM ✷ INTEGRATE ✷ SUSTAIN ✷ THRIVE

created by artist + certified manifestation coach Carrie Wachter-Martinez

A woman with long gray hair and a serious expression standing in an art-filled room. Behind her, a painting of a woman with a horse and another landscape artwork are visible.
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Studio Sessions ✦ I love this phase of a portrait where simplicity, possibility and pure expression are given center stage. Getting work done on a collection of very large portraits for a solo show this autumn 🎨 #wallart #portraitpainting #artistica
Nesting Cranes ✦ They say it takes a village to raise our children…this painting honors that African proverb. I love the heritage feel of the antique frame juxtaposed with the modern art deco style. Original painting and prints available, lin
Fly Me to the Moon ✦ Can you hear the ocean waves and feel the warm breeze? Are you with me sitting on the beach gazing at the moon rising? Are you filled with wonder when the scarlet ibis fly by? “Fly Me to the Moon” original painting a
Just a couple of traveling muralists exploring new places and beautifying spaces 🎨🎨🎨
PRINTS ARE LIVE!!! 🐎🐎🐎 “Girl and Her Horse” artwork available now in my online shop at Pixels/Fine Art America (link in bio) #kentuckyderby
Kentucky Derby vibes 🐎 Mural @ EverHome Suites, Ocala with ABV Agency
Little details of a recent landscape painting…love the colors of this cozy sunset lake scene! 🎨
Can you spot the horses in this landscape painting? 🐎 How about the tiny sailboat? ⛵️ Although I love painting big, I also enjoy putting tiny details into my paintings that create emotional resonance with the collector…scroll to see the pain

about artisticarrie

Carrie Wachter-Martinez is a self-taught professional artist based in beautiful Gainesville, Florida with 25 years in her craft, an award-winning mural artist with nearly 300 walls to her name, a 10x internationally published illustrator, and a certified Life Manifestation Coach. She’s also an Intuitive and tarot reader, with years spent deepening manifestation practices rooted in nervous system regulation and neuroplasticity.

Carrie is living proof of what she teaches — a dream life, in a dream home, with a dream partner, two extraordinary children, and a career built entirely from her art. But her life’s mission goes beyond her own magic. Carrie guides others through their pivots, transitions, rock-bottoms, and blocks — helping them reclaim their creativity, step into abundance, and build lives as beautiful as the ones they’ve imagined.

From her own journey of personal growth and creative recovery, Carrie developed her signature framework, THE A.R.T.I.S.T. METHOD™ — a coaching approach shaped by a lifetime of reinvention, designed to create real breakthroughs and move you closer to what you’re here to manifest.

Do you want to transform the energy of your home and turn it into a conversation-worthy gallery? Email Carrie to purchase her paintings and check the shop links above.

Carrie sells her art printed on all sorts of wonderful items from tote bags to greeting cards to phone cases to canvas prints. Her shop is at Fine Art America (used by iconic brands NBA, Vogue, Time, Condé Nast).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Manifestation Coach is a professional guide who helps you overcome mental blocks, reshape your identity, and unlock both personal and artistic potential.

    Unlike traditional coaching that focuses only on quick fixes or basic task completion, transformational and manifestation coaching targets deeper shifts in your beliefs, values, and daily habits.

    What a Manifestation Does:

    • Reframe Perspectives: They act as a thinking partner to help you look past fears, self-critical chatter, and limiting beliefs. 

    • Nurture Creative Flow: They assist in developing sustainable routines, overcoming burnout, and building confidence in your authentic voice. 

    • Align Identity and Action: They guide you to connect with who you truly want to become, rather than just chasing arbitrary productivity metrics. 

    • Support Career or Life Pivots: Whether you are launching a business, refining an artistic craft, or changing life directions, they provide structured accountability.

  • I will be offering Intuitive Abstract Painting Private Classes as well as an Artist’s Way support group. Sign up for my email list to be informed of future events.

  • See the link “Shop Original Art” above for my original paintings for sale, as well as the link “Shop Prints & Merch”to go to my online print shop at Fine Art America where you can shop anything from t-shirts to tote bags to canvas and framed prints. Thank you for supporting the arts!

  • No, I am not currently offering custom art while I launch my coaching business due to time constraints. Sign up for my email list to get notified when I open up the doors to commissions.

  • You can see the hundreds of murals I have painted with my husband Seck37 and our mural company Visionary FAM at our website : www.visionary-fam.com. There is a form on every page to contact us about doing a mural for you. Fill it out and we will get back to you soon!

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