Moonglow-Full Moon Night Skyscape Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Moonglow"

6x6 

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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I am reposting this painting during the full moon phase we are in. I understand this month's full moon is the largest of this year. It's actually not any bigger than it usually is, but closer to the Earth so it appears larger.

I wanted to paint another full moon but  had a few other paintings in the works and decided not to entertain any more of an ADD state. Good for me! 

...and here is a web page of all my currently Available Celestial Paintings.

Still obsessing with my futile desire to be able to fly out there in space. You can email me with any inquiries.

ART 'ROUND TOWN EXHIBIT
I will be participating in a group exhibit at Romaine Brooks Gallery with the wonderful artists from Art 'Round Town. The theme is "Pathways And Portals" Opening reception is this Friday, February 5, from 5-9 pm. I'll probably be there between 6 & 8.
Romaine Brooks Gallery, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany (off Lark St.)

Today's Quotation: "We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come." 

~Joseph Campbell

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STARLIGHT-Celestial Landscape Oil Painting of Night Sky with Planets, Stars, Clouds by Marina Petro

 

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Starlight"

6x8

Original celestial oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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The compositions for these celestial paintings can go on into infinity. It is one of the most natural subjects for me to paint and hones my intuition. It's interesting because I can be compulsively working with one color and then 'out of the blue' I'll get an impression like "use red now." My first respsonse is generally resistance but I usually go along with the impression and it always works out well.  As I am painting, I wonder whether I am actually painting a constellation that is 'out there' and I'm just tuning into it unconsciously. I suppose it doesn't matter, but I am curious.  Any astronomers out there???

Today's Quotation: "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and I could say, "I used everything that you gave me."
- Erma Bombeck
 

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Angel's Flight~Celestial Skyscape Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Angel's Flight"

6x8 Oil on stretched canvas~painted around all sides

Frame is available

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The unframed picture is truer to the actual color. This is another celestial painting that just flowed spontaneously from my brush. I painted another one in this size and two larger ones that I'll be posting soon.

Today's Quotation: "Boldness has genius, power and magic. Engage, and the mind grows heated. Begin, and the work will be completed." 

~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Radiance-Spiritual Angel Art-Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Radiance"

8x10

Original oil painting on 5/8" stretched canvas~painted around all sides.

SOLD

I worked on this painting for a couple of sessions and then put it aside for a while thinking I should add more to it before calling it finished. In the meantime, whoever saw it loved it just as it was.  I took their advice and called it quits....

I'm not sure what you are seeing on your monitor...the colors in the actual painting might be a little richer.  It looks a bit lighter than it actually is on my screen.  I hesitate to change it at this point though. I've found that my paintings appear darker on some PC computers. I have a Mac...

I received an inquiry yesterday from someone who was interested in my Cosmic/Celestial Paintings. I compiled all of them today. You can view them at the link just above here. For pricing information, email me...

And while I'm at it...here is a link to my Small Available Paintings.

Today's Quotation:  "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Moongate-Landscape Flower Garden Giclee Print of Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Moongate"
Price has been reduced from $350

28" x 22" (71.2cm x 55.9cm)
giclee print on canvas
$250 plus $35 shipping and handling in the US
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I am offering this beautiful giclee reproduction of my original oil painting "Moongate" at a reduced price. I need more room!  The original has been sold. These giclee prints are such wonderful quality, everyone thinks they are the original painting and find it hard to believe the low price...even when it was higher.

The original was created from my imagination with my personal garden in mind. The moon was an 'afterthought.' I painted the garden, put it aside for a while and then decided to paint in the moon. Can't wait for Spring to begin another garden. Last year was a wash. I was recovering from a fall I had on ice but I'm 100%  better than ever now and very grateful.

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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Red, White And Blue~Still Life Oil Painting with Red Pears by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Red, White And Blue

5x7 inches

Oil on archival Raymar canvas panel

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There are those times when my mind is blank with regard to commenting about a painting...and this is one of those times. I'm jumping out of my skin to get into my studio and work on a painting I started yesterday.

I've been inundated with ideas for paintings in each style and medium I work with. It is driving me a bit mad. It's something I truly don't know how to resolve or if it even requires resolving.  I love experiencing the constant inspired state...but... it does get overwhelming at times. It's like painting 4 paintings in my head all at the same time and then the visual stimulation when I'm out and about.  I sometimes consider just making a decision about painting in one style and staying with it for 6 months just to see what evolves...we'll see...

Today's Quotation: "I do not pursue art. It pursues me. It dogs me throughout my day and never rests. It is the beast I must feed that is never content. I did not choose to be an artist, to create, to express what is in my head. It chose me and I am its slave." 
~Toni Ciserella
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Pears And Grapes-Still Life Fruit Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Pears & Grapes"

6x8

Original still life oil painting~painted around all sides.

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I have been taking loads of reference photos for my still life paintings and hope to actually get to painting them soon. I've been caught up in some of the 'details' of life and haven't been painting as much as I need to. I did go to painting class this morning and made progress on a landscape with a birch grove. It should take one more session to complete.

Today's Quotation: "O, how much simpler things would be / If eyes could paint or brush could see."
~Robert Brault
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Stars And Stripes-Still Life Oil Painting of Lemons and Decorative Fabric by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Stars & Stripes"

6x8

Original oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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I love the way the bright yellow lemons play against the purple/violet shades of the fabric in this painting.  After yesterday's post with all the information about lemons, I am drawing a blank so I will sign off for now. It's been a busy day...

Today's Quotation: "The way of a creative mind is always positive, it always asserts; it does not know the doubts which are so characteristic of the scientific mind." 

~Naum Gabo

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Lemon-Still Life Fruit Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Lemon"

6x8

Original still life oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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I was so happy to find actual fresh lemon leaves at our local florist to use with this painting. Here in the northeast, we never have the opportunity to purchase lemons or most other fruit with their leaves still attached. I love lemons and use fresh lemon juice on many foods. Poached eggs with lemon and pepper is delicious...at least for me.

Did you know that the lemon is considered a symbol of longevity, purification, love, and friendship? Here's a very interesting article by Liz Rizzo, "Have You Hugged Your Lemon Today?" which has just about everything you'd want to know about lemons, including symbolism in art, healing remedies, and home remedies and recipes.

Today's Quotation: "I do my best work and have the most fun when I'm not sure exactly where I'm heading. The process of discovery is exhilarating."

~Jill Cohen

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Solitary Confinement~Still Life Fruit and Glass Realism Oil Painting 6x6 by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

"Solitary Confinement"

6"x6" 

Still Life Oil on archival Raymar Canvas Panel

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I thought this title was fitting. Painting glass isn't something I've done very often.   It is a challenge and quite intimidating. I've collected a bunch of clear and colored glass items and when the spirit moves me I will most likely begin a series of paintings featuring glass of different sorts.

Today's Quotation: "There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man." 

~Aristotle

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Dragon Fire~Mythical Fantasy Dragon, Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Dragon Fire

22x28

Original Oil Painting

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This piece was painted a while back. I was at my easel when I heard some very distressing news that made me wild with anger. I am not easily angered. I picked up my brush, began to paint....and Dragon Fire was born. Pretty wild isn't it?  There are many symbolic meanings for the dragon in different cultures. For me, they symbolize protection. 

Today's Quotation:  "Come not between the dragon, and his wrath."
- William Shakespeare, King Lear

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Golden Meadow-Landscape Of A Beautiful Meadow with a Lone Tree-Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

"Golden Meadow"

16" x 20"

Landscape Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas

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I have been intrigued with landscapes with one lone tree of late. I completed this painting a while ago and it is one of my favorites. The golden meadow flowers were painted one at a time...what a feat that was! Surprisingly relaxing though...especially for an Aries...

The colors I used in this painting, turquoise blue, yellow/gold and green are typically colors connected with healing. When I see strong intuition in a person's energy field, it is usually visible in the colors yellow and the blue in this painting. Yellow/gold in itself denotes enlightenment and happiness.  Blue is a spiritual and calming color. Healing and prosperity is usually seen as green. So, I suppose this painting can be considered "Healing Art." It certainly lifts my spirit when I view it.

Today's Quotation:  "To seek, beneath the universal strife, the hidden harmony of things."

-Will Durant

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Red Pear and Hibiscus-Still Life Fruit and Floral Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

ARTIST~MARINA PETRO, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY USA

"Red Pear & Hibiscus"

6x8

Original Still Life Oil Painting on archival Raymar Canvas Panel

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This painting was quite the challenge! It took several sessions to complete....more than I would have liked.  When there is a considerable amount of white and black in a painting such as this,  I have to wait a couple of days between sessions for each of these slow drying colors to set enough to paint over or into them.

Did you know the hibiscus flower can universally mean that it is a nice summer? In Europe, during the Victorian era and up to today, the meaning of the hibiscus flower is "delicate beauty." It is the state flower of Hawaii and generally given to visiting state officials. It's symbolizes Old Royalty and is a flower that brings power and respect. In Japan, it's meaning is "gentle."

Today's Quotation: "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing."
-Georgia O'Keefe

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Baby Bosc Pear~Still life realism fruit original oil painting by Marina Petro

ARTIST~MARINA PETRO, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY USA

"Baby Bosc Pear"

6x6 inches

Original Oil Painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

SOLD

This painting is also available framed in a 3" wide gold plein air frame for an additional $25 which is an excellent value for this style frame.

I found this delightful little bosc pear sitting outside a market in Albany, NY. What a feat it was to bring it home with the leaves intact. Hope I get this lucky again. To date, I haven't found another pear with such a long stem and leaves attached. The local orchard would not allow me to pick any of their pears. They said if you pick them with the leaves, it will take several years to produce another pear. I guess they must sell all their pears. I only asked for a couple.

The picture here does not do it justice. it was quite difficult to photograph (not sure why).

I am participating in an exhibit of small paintings at Mimosa Gallery's second annual group exhibit 10x10=100 in Saratoga Springs, NY.  All paintings are 10x10 inches or less and sell for no more than $100. The opening reception is this Saturday, January 9, from 5-8pm.

Today's Quotation: "I hold to the doctrine that with ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable." 

~Thomas Buxton

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Fantasy Garden-Original Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of a Flower Garden by Marina Petro

ARTIST~MARINA PETRO, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY USA

"Fantasy Garden"

6x12 

Original oil painting on canvas textured board

Board is notched on the back and can be hung with a small nail.

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Fantasy Garden is another painting that just flowed from my brush from beginning to completion. What a pleasure when I'm in the 'groove' ... not always the case. I labor over many of my paintings. There's one I have on my easel right now...small as it is...it is taking forever to complete.

I received a wonderful comment about my ANGELS~Guardians From Heaven & Their Habitats Book in an email the other day. The person wrote the following: "How breathtakingly beautiful!  I love the square shape and the size.  And the quotes you chose, powerful and just perfect for each of the paintings.  What a treasure you have created!"

You can view the book here

Today's Quotation: "There are some virtues to not saying what you think all the time." 
~Margaret Atwood
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VIOLET MIST~Original Landscape Oil Painting Winter Mist Fog by Marina Petro

ARTIST~MARINA PETRO, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY USA

"Violet Mist"

20x24 inches

Original Landscape Oil Painting

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This painting was created from a photograph I took one brisk winter morning driving along the country roads toward Schuylerville, NY. The photograph doesn't show the nuances of color, especially in the sky and the trees. The trees in the foreground are a rich dark green/violet. Every once in a while I get really lucky with capturing landscapes or other subjects I want to paint.  Often enough, though, I will see a once in a lifetime scene and realize I forgot to take my camera with me.

Today's Quotation: "The life of the soul is expressed by man in his art."

~Oskar Kokoschla

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ILLUMINED ANGEL~Original Abstract Original Angel Oil Painting by Marina Petro

ARTIST~MARINA PETRO, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY USA

"Illumined Angel"

6x6 

Original angel oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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This painting is also available framed in a 3" wide plein air gold frame (similar to the one below) for an additional $25 with no extra shipping or framing charges...an excellent value.

Thought I'd post my newest little angel on New Years Day with the intention that she bring you all many blessings, good health, happiness, prosperity and all that is beautiful to lift your spirit.

I spent New Years Eve home with Victor. At one point I tried to view the full blue moon but the cloud cover was too dense and it looks like it's even moreso today. I'd intended to paint the full moon, even if it was from my imagination but got lost in the details of the day. I picked up paintings from an exhibit in Saratoga Springs, stopped to visit one of my daughters, photographed paintings (including this one) after a stretch of not wanting to go near a camera...and a bunch of other little details and here I am..4:43 pm and ready to take a nap with my trusty giant sized heating pad. It covers from my neck to my lower back and all across my back...so comforting...

Today's Quotation: "Your love
Should never be offered to the mouth of a
Stranger,
Only to someone
Who has the valor and daring
To cut pieces of their soul off with a knife
Then weave them into a blanket
To protect you."

~Hafiz

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