Have you ever been puzzled by an abstract piece of art, yet still been captivated by the emotions it evoked? Agnes Martin would spend hours upon end planning, painting, and revising large works of art in order to express her emotions. Martin, after years of teaching, became a professional painter in order to spread her ideas and emotions through her unique painting style. She had a huge impact on the abstract expressionism movement, and although she isn't as well known as other artists of her time, she continues to inspire countless aspiring artists. "When I think of art I think of beauty. Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye, it is in the mind. In our minds there is awareness of perfection." Compared to many other famous abstract expressionist artists of her time, her style and ideals were like no other. We should each try our best to learn from the unique ideals and viewpoint of Agnes Martin.