Amber Martin 🇦🇺

Feature Artist only.

Polo and Equine Artist (horses), specialising in paintings of all breeds, in all sports and lifestyles, in oils and other mediums.

Previously an Australian War Artist (ISWA) and now Combat Artist for the USMC Military Art Program, documented the every day lives of Australian soldiers and the Australian Defence Force and her allies. "Our troops who are on front line operations, are often forgotten in the media and through my art I am passionate about documenting their efforts through this traditional medium. I have created a visual account of these impacts of war; painting our men and women's experiences whilst on deployment, at rest, on exercise, the unfortunate wounded and also to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice." Digger Art also supports a number of Defence based charities assisting wounded veterans via donation of artwork and prints which are used to fundraise for organisations such as: Young Diggers, Cams Cause, , SASR Historical Foundation, Commando Welfare Trust, Royal Australian Engineer Foundation, Military Art Program Australia.

* Testimonial from the 2010 Former CO of 2CER, COL John Carey wrote: "During the last twelve months, the Regiment has been fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, securing peace in Timor Leste, providing disaster relief in Pakistan and supporting civil-military operations in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The Regiment has a long and proud history. We approached Amber to record our Soldiers on operations in order to contribute to our "esprit de corps". Amber’s art work has been magnificent and is appreciated by all ranks. It has captured our expressions and moods on deployment. It has described our daily experiences of operating, patrolling, liaising, building and sustaining. It has reflected our courage, initiative and teamwork. Amber’s paintings represent our many achievements due to the sacrifice, professionalism and teamwork of our Soldiers.”

Amber grew up in Western New South Wales and Queensland’s Darling Downs and understands the connection between the land and the people who work it. This is reflected in every piece of her work. The identity of these people becomes intertwined with seemingly insignificant items, such as boots and hats. Amber has gained acclaim for her portrayed aspects of rural life, from working horses to working dogs, water pumps and leathered saddles to weathered hands that are so realistically depicted. Having taught herself initially to paint with boot polish (Australian made/owned product) mixed with other mediums, Amber captures the character of these subjects and summarises the essence of rural life. Now residing in Central New South Wales, her work continues to represent rural Australia and its people. Amber travels to properties belonging to relatives at Goodooga, Wanaaring and Dubbo for inspiration. “I also attend every polo, rodeo, cutting and camp drafting event I can get to. The people who bring their animals to compete in these events are wonderful inspirations for my work. No matter which area of interest, I find they have a common bond—they love their animals, they work hard, they play hard; that combination is fantastic for me as an artist”.

Ensured all crews of Engineers wore the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All equipment was tested and tagged before use, all personnel had read and understood the JSEA and Risk Assessment prior to entering the confined space. Ensure all gas monitors used had been calibrated and were in working order. Report any misconduct, harmful gas readings, hazardous conditions, and telecast movements via radio. Carry out emergency evacuation proceedures.

Australian Army Reserve and Australian Regular Army.