"Twenty-Three" Abstract Whimsical Painting, frog, fish, crow, outer space, flowers, by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Twenty-Three"
24"x30" original mixed media painting
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Today's Quotation: "Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun,the moon, and the truth."
-Buddha


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"Twenty-Six" Original Abstract Painting-Butterfly,Hearts,Crow, Owl,Planets,Figures, by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Twenty-Six" a painting from "The Zone"
24"x30" mixed media on canvas.
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I must say this is one of my favorites. It's really pretty neat when your own artwork fascinates and surprises you. It is the element of discovery that makes painting in this spontaneous/intuitive fashion so satisfying. That's why I continue to encourage just picking up a paintbrush and beginning to paint from your "Zone." Simply begin to paint...one color after the next, as your spirit moves you. Don't bother mixing colors, just apply them in their pure state. You never know what you will discover.

Today's Quotation: "Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."
-Rachel Carson


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"Twenty-One" Original Abstract Painting-Butterfly, Sunflower, Hearts, Outer Space, Snake by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Twenty-One" a painting from "The Zone"
24"x30" Original mixed media on canvas
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Today's Quotation: "When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained."
-Mark Twain

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"Twenty" Abstract Painting of Under Sea Life-Fish Turtles by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Twenty" a painting from "The Zone" series
24x30 inches
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What a pleasure this was to paint! As it was developing and I began to realize it was an under sea theme, I could feel the movement of the creatures under the water as I was painting....and the little surprises like the turtles at the upper left. I sure hope some of you 'out there' who have subscribed to my posts try your hand at spontaneous, intuitive painting from your 'zone.' You will love it!

Today's Quotation: "The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting"
-Andy Warhol


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"Twelve" Original Abstract Angel Painting-Wings,Crow,Snake, Ocean, Rainbow,

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Twelve" a painting from "The Zone
20x24 inches
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I'm getting more and more frustrated with myself lately. I want to paint in all my developed styles all at once and it is just not possible. Currently, I have a new still life that I really like half done on the easel. Another half drawn painting of an exquisite water lily (from a fantastic photo my daughter, Andrea took) is waiting to be worked on in my studio. I'm posting this painting here today and just seeing it makes me want to start another 'Zone' painting...I suppose I'll have to just live with this creative onslaught...

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Today's Quotation: "Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul."
-Kandinsky



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"Four" Original Abstract Painting from "The Zone" by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Four" 22x28 Original abstract tempera painting. Original is not available.
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These paintings from "The Zone" always begin with a strong intention to keep completely open to whatever it is that automatically 'happens' as I put brush to paper or canvas. That's the exciting aspect of painting in this manner. Even seasoned artists are blown away when they begin painting in this way. If there was ever a way to surprise yourself and discover new creative dimensions within you, this is it!

Today's Quotation: "Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed."
-Joseph Addison


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"Seventeen" Visionary Abstract Original Painting Animals,Outer Space, Snakes, Butterflies

"Seventeen"
24" x 30" Original Abstract Mixed Media Painting
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I've mentioned in earlier posts that I number these paintings from "The Zone" rather than giving them titles. I wouldn't know where to begin trying to designate titles....but...if you would like to come up with titles for any of them, just leave a comment at my blog (link is below) with whatever you come up with as a fitting title. It would be fun for me to know how they are perceived. In a way, I've made it more difficult for myself because I cannot remember which painting goes with each number...oh well...

Today's Quotation: "Intuitive artists are messengers. Their symbolic vocabulary originates from the infinite wisdom of higher spheres, in a non-referential time/space continuum..."
-Elle Nicolai

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Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Twenty-Five" Original Abstract Visionary Painting, Snakes, Birds, Landscape

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Twenty-Five"
20" x 24" Original acrylic and gouache painting on canvas
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Another painting from my very fertile imagination. I am very frustrated at the moment because I'm here at my computer, it's already 7:45 and I haven't been able to get into my studio to paint yet...so I'll sign off for now and head into my studio...

Today's Quotation: "This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness."
-Dalai Lama


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"Sixteen" Original Visionary Tribal Abstract Painting of Snakes,Crow, Outer Space

"Sixteen" 20x24 inches
Original acrylic and gouache painting on canvas

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This is one of my favorites in this series. I can honestly say that this type painting fascinates me. I really like the other styles I paint in but they don't engage my fascination.

I am hosting an Open Studio here at my country studio in Saratoga Springs this Sunday, August 16 from 1-4 pm. I'd love to meet some of you local folks. Most of my paintings are here for a very short duration as they are about to leave home to be displayed in several exhibits in September through part of November. Directions are at my website.

Today's Quotation: "To become truly immortal, a work of art must escape all human limits: logic and common sense will only interfere. But once these barriers are broken, it will enter the realms of childhood visions and dreams."
-Giorgio de Chirico





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"Eight" Original Abstract Visionary Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Eight" 22x28 original tempera painting on paper
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Here is the eighth in the "Zone Series." It was very interesting to discover that serpents, crows and images of outer space began to re-appear in these paintings. Also interesting is that whenever I view them, it is almost like looking at them for the first time! Always something new to discover. I'm beginning to realize that this is probably the most natural way for me to paint.

Today's Quotation: "Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent and the serpent didn't have a leg to stand on."
(I don't know who wrote this. I found it on a quote site.)

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"Six" Original Abstract Visionary Painting of an Angel

"Six" 22x28 Original tempera painting on paper.
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Another one of the very first paintings I completed in this new style. I am so busy right now taking care of a zillion details for my Open Studio this Sunday, August 16 from 1-4pm... and really needing to get into my studio and paint. Here is the link to my latest newsletter http://web.me.com/cosmicangel/Newsletter/Home/Entries/2009/8/8_open_studio_invitation.html
I hope you local folks can stop by on Sunday. I would love to visit with you!

Today's Quotation: "If one looks closely enough, one can see angels in every piece of art." 
~Adeline Cullen Ray


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"Fourteen" Original Abstract Visionary Landscape with Figures Painting by Marina Petro

"Fourteen" from the "Zone Series"
24x30 Original mixed media on stretched canvas.
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What a surprise this painting was...both as I was painting it and upon completion. Quite the adventure seeing what strange and wonderful images are birthed from me.

All my paintings from "The Zone" are very happy today. They have been graciously invited to be exhibited at a "House Of Creative Soul" a new and wonderful gallery in Saratoga Springs I've just become affiliated with today. I haven't exhibited this series anywhere to date and am glad they will all be together. The exhibit will be this Fall...I'll keep you posted when the details are firmed up.

Today's Quotation: "Colours are light's suffering and joy."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


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"Five" Original Abstract Tempera Portrait Painting by Marina Petro

"Five" A Painting from "The Zone
22x28 Original tempera painting on paper. Original not for sale. Prints can be ordered at Imagekind below...or Email me for other purchasing options.
Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

I forgot how much I really like this painting until I posted it here...if I must say so myself. The little singing black bird with the heart on its chest to the left evokes such a joyful feeling for me. It's probably a representation of me being so happy discovering this new style of painting.

Today's Quotation: "There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.”
-Martha Graham


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"My Brain" Original Abstract Tempera Painting of Marina Petro by Marina Petro

Artist~ Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"My Brain" 22x28 tempera on paper. Original not for sale. Prints can be purchased at Imagekind. Link is below.

Well, I'm still posting these paintings from "The Zone" while I am on my little vacation from posting new works here while trying to get my act together. This particular painting is a representation of my brain...at least on the day I painted it. I knew I wanted to begin another 'Zone' painting and started gearing myself up. I got a sudden impression to paint my brain...and here it is...I appreciate your comments...you can leave them at my blog.

Today's quotation: "Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts."
-Arnold Bennett




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"Three" Original Abstract Visionary Shamanic Painting with Dragon by Marina Petro

"Three" 22x28 original tempera abstract shamanic painting with a dragon.
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This was the third piece I painted from "The Zone." It was very exciting to experience the evolution of this series. Since then, and since I began posting my daily paintings, I've slowed down with this style. It's been so frustrating for me to paint in four distinct styles, loving them all, and only one of me. Perhaps someday I will choose one and stay with it.

Today's Quotation: "When the Japanese mend broken objects they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold, because they believe that when something's suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful."
-Barbara Bloom



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