Marina Petro ~ Fine Art: August 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

Angel Art Prints by Marina Petro

Angel's Journey

Dancing Angels

Angel's Garden

All original paintings of these images have sold

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Slowly but surely I am adding to my collection of images of my original oil paintings to Fine Art America...making them available as reproductions on paper and canvas. The angels pictured above and others are available there.

This has been 'one of those days...' I've learned that my beloved master (painting) teacher, Tom Vincent, has taken a significant turn for the worse and can no longer communicate. He is in the stages of dying at a small nursing facility. I am grateful I was able to visit with him Friday. His message to me, in a voice that was barely perceptible, was "Keep painting the way you are painting. When you begin each painting, intend it to be a masterpiece." I told him I would always hear his voice telling me..."Be patient...be very very careful.." and my resistance and difficulty with patience. I will honor him, though, and follow his advice. Some of my best work has been under his loving guidance. I was primarily self-taught, until three years ago, when I connected with him. Right now I'm feeling a bit lost without him..

Today's Quotation: "Being an artist is not an occupation, but a lifestyle or a destiny."

~David Dory

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Solar Rays-Celestial Skyscape Abstract Oil Painting by Marina Petro

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Solar Rays

5x7

Oil painting on stretched canvas

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I've had my share of unsolicited nasty surprises and disappointments this year. I'm pretty certain everyone reading this has had their share of them too...that's just life. So...when I know I have the power to create very pleasant surprises, I paint...

Solar Rays is one of those pleasant surprises as are most of the paintings that flow through my intuition and fertile imagination. To bring something into this world that adds beauty and inspiration and has never existed before is quite the experience. I honor the 'Great Creator' with each work that comes forth from me...Today's quotation below is an excerpt from my Bio/Artist Statement. Artist Statements are a general requirement for most exhibition venues and other stuff. I dislike the formality of it all but.....that's life too...

Today's Quotation: "Art enables us to glimpse and experience Divine Manifestation. The "Great Creator" continuing the spirit of creation through the world's artists. Painting, and the inescapable force which impels and flows through me, is my essential link to the sacred."

~Marina Petro

Friday, August 27, 2010

Illumined Angel-Spiritual Abstract Angel Oil Painting by Marina Petro

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Illumined Angel

6x6

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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I was telling a client this morning that whenever I complete a more complicated realistic painting requiring considerable analysis as it's being created, the next one usually needs to painted spontaneously right out of my imagination in total freedom. It's how I relax. This is one of those...

Today's Quotation: "The universe is under the control of a loving purpose, and that in the struggle for righteousness man has cosmic companionship (angels). Behind the harsh appearance of the world there is a benign power." 

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Cosmic Angel-Abstract Celestial Skyscape by Marina Petro

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Cosmic Angel

5x7

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
SOLD

I was happy to see the angel emerge toward the finish of this painting. People often comment about the images that form when they are looking at the light filled or cloud areas of my paintings. What do you see?

Last year I created a book of my angel paintings with inspirational quotations entitled "Angels~Guardians From Heaven And Their Habitats" It is a beautiful and inspiring publication. You can preview the entire book by clicking on it's title in the line just above.

I’d like to share this comment from a very happy purchaser of my Angels Book:

“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.
Nancy Griffis, Hadley, NY

Today's Quotation: "Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee all through the night. Guardian angels God will send thee, all through the night." 

- Sir Harold Boulton

Monday, August 23, 2010

Luscious-Apple, Still Life Realism Oil Painting by Marina Petro

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Luscious

6x6 inches

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

I am happy with how this painting turned out. Isn't it warm and inviting? It is a richly colored piece.My monitor is showing the first image here a bit duller than it actually is. For the past few days, I've been feeling like I don't know how to paint anymore. It happens from time to time....I am assuming it is the prelude to something new and I expect to struggle a bit. You may say that this is a negative way to think about it but ... it is what it is... and I am going with it.

I have one larger floral painting on my easel which is intimidating me. The only way to get past this is to just jump in and begin to paint. I know this but am resisting. There's another smaller garden painting on another easel which I've worked on again and again but can't seem to complete...so there it is...and where I am at the moment.

Today's Quotation: "Life beats down and crushes the soul...and art reminds you that you have one."

~Stella Adler

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Cosmic Blossoms-Abstract Celestial Floral Acrylic Painting by Marina Petro

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Cosmic Blossoms

6x12 inches

Acrylic painting on board-notched on the back and does not need a frame.

This piece can be hung vertically or horizontally.

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Artist-Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Oil paint is what I primarily use and am most comfortable with...the way it blends, the smooth and sensual quality when applying paint to canvas, the way it blends and the fact that it doesn't dry quickly. I like to diverge from time to time and experiment with acrylic and other paints. This was one of these experiments. I know I've been mentioning that I am leaning toward exploring painting more abstract works...stay tuned...I probably will soon...curious to see what emerges...

Today's Quotation: "Experiment, experiment, experiment - until it finally flows from within you. It is a hard road. But the result is also a deep inner satisfaction."

-Jack Dickerson

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Star Birth, Celestial Skyscape Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Star Birth

6x12 inches

Oil painting on canvas textured board

Notched on the back for easy hanging-does not need a frame

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Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

I began painting this piece by laying in a base of light red and then rubbing most of it off which produced the peach color in the center. Every other color afterward blended subtly with the base color. Not much mixing was involved with this piece. I'm getting better at getting the heavenly bodies to glow.

This is yet another painting that I will consider painting on a larger canvas. Of course, it won't be exactly the same, but similar.

Today's Quotation: "Being an artist is like being the condemned Sisyphus who ceaselessly rolled a rock to the top of a mountain, whence the stone would fall back of its own weight. The artist must start with a blank canvas, work and finish only to start endlessly anew."

-Andrew Hamilton

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Toward Heaven-Celestial Skyscape-Marina Petro

Toward Heaven

6x12

Oil painting on panel

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I called this 'Toward Heaven' when I noticed the subtle image of a bird toward the bottom right of the painting flying upward. The bird was not intentionally painted in. Once more, this is the result of freeing my spirit and just painting intuitively.

The quotation below brings back a (poem?) I'd written many years ago....

"The more I know, the less I know

Soon, I will know nothing.

The more I know, the less I speak,

Soon, I will be speechless..."

Today's Quotation: "As for me, all I know is that I know nothing."

-Socrates

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Night Fire-Abstract Night Sky Landscape Oil Painting, Marina Petro

Night Fire

6x6

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Another piece painted spontaneously with initially nothing in mind...just following my intuition, choosing the colors that attracted me in the moment. Night Fire was a happy surprise! It is so exciting painting in this way. Give your spirit permission to express and you never know what will happen.

I am offering a weekend workshop on Intuitive Painting (Painting From 'The Zone') on October 2 & 3. I would love to be the catalyst for your happy painting surprises. This is a workshop for everyone...person's who've never picked up a paint brush as well as seasoned artists.

Pumpkin Patch

16x20

Oil painting on stretched canvas

What a surprise to have another one of my paintings selected for an Etsy Treasury called Art In the Color Of Autumn! This painting was inspired by a neighbor's pumpkin patch.

Today's Quotation: "The primary distinction of the artist is that he must actively cultivate that state which most men, necessarily, must avoid: the state of being alone."
-James Baldwin

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Monday, August 16, 2010

Fire Storm-Abstract Skyscape Stormy Sky Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Fire Storm

8x10

Oil painting on stretched canvas

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Can you guess what my mood was when I painted Fire Storm? Here is another high energy painting that just seemed to paint itself. The moment my brush touched the canvas, there was no hesitation at any point during the process. I love it when paintings are created with that level of spontaniety.The picture here seems to appear a little darker than the actual painting - at least on my monitor.

Below is a picture of "Tropical Apple" which has been selected to be featured in an Etsy Treasury called "An Apple A Day - It Didn't Help Eve!"...love that title...

Today's Quotation: "The centipede has rhythm and flow in its hundred legs precisely because it does not have to think about it. Consider this the next time you move the instruments of your art."

-Robert Genn

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Abstract Painting,Marina Petro,Twenty-Two, From "The Zone" Series

Twenty-Two

A painting from "The Zone" Series

Acrylic on stretched canvas

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I have finally finished uploading ALL of my paintings from "The Zone" to FINE ART AMERICA where you can view and purchase any image in this series as a high quality print on paper, canvas, or as a greeting card. Twenty-Two is one of my favorites. It's only recently that I've decided to put this series out for sale. I'd been keeping them close for some time and am willing to let them be adopted now. These paintings are truly one-of-a-kind.

When I began painting this series in this new intuitive style I've explored, I decided not to give them titles, so I numbered them. But...I'd love to hear what you would title this painting (and any of the others)...just email me. I am so curious....

I will be giving a weekend workshop in Painting From "The Zone" on October 2 & 3.

Today's Quotation: "I try to begin a painting with as few restrictions as possible and let intuition be my guide, as I respond to what is developing on the painting surface."

-Marilyn Hughey Phillis

Friday, August 13, 2010

From The Deep-Marina Petro, Water Lily Pond Floral Landscape Oil Painting

From The Deep

16x20

Oil on stretched canvas

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This is a companion piece to 'Magical Pond' that I posted yesterday. The light illuminating the wide upturned leaf near the center can truly only be appreciated 'in person.' It shines through gently but powerfully. I consider this and yesterday's post 'healing art.' What do you feel when you view them? The colors used are the primary colors considered 'healing colors'....green and white, which is a color that denotes things of the spirit. The flower is in the pink/magenta category which corresponds to love.

Today's Quotation: "The spirit must be felt so intensely that it has power to call others in passing, for it must pass, not stop in the pictures..."

~Emily Carr

Thursday, August 12, 2010

MAGICAL POND~Water Lily Pond Landscape Oil Painting, Marina Petro

Magical Pond

16x20

Oil painting on stretched canvas

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I am very happy with this painting. It was quite a challenge painting the leaves. This is one that must be seen 'in person' to see the light coming thru the leaves and the subtle gradations of color.

I've been pretty busy running around the NY Capital District hanging my paintings this week. Monday I placed 14 small paintings at The Spring Street Market in Saratoga Springs, NY. I'd gone in there for lunch a while back and noticed they had several areas of wall space that would be perfect to display my small paintings....here's a couple of pics of just three on each wall....one with my celestial paintings and the other with my still life paintings. Stop in ... they have one of the best menus in town...

Yesterday, I brought four larger paintings to Albany Management Corp. (Berkshire Bank Building) at 41 State Street in Albany, NY. They will be displayed in the lobby, along with a group of other artists work, through September. Below is "Twenty Seven," one of my paintings from "The Zone" series on exhibit there...

I brought my 16 year old granddaughter, Dominique with me to Albany. I drove down and Dominique, who recently got her Learner's Permit, drove back. Only one slight panic attack when she was pulling out of our parking space in downtown Albany and a car came flying from around back. I'm really glad she has good reflexes when I told her to hit the brake...whew...

I've been a bit 'under the weather' this week too and haven't posted or painted much. I will probably lay low for the next day or two and put my energy into painting rather than the computer...

Today's Quotation: “We have come into this exquisite world to experience ever and ever more deeply our divine courage, freedom and light!”
~Hafiz

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Persimmons And Pears,Still Life Oil Painting, Marina Petro

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Persimmons And Pears

16x20

Oil painting on stretched canvas

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This painting was quite a difficult endeavor. Trying to 'keep my place' with all the folds in this highly colored/decorative fabric. I love working with bright colors.

Today's Quotation: "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."

~Anonymous

Friday, August 6, 2010

Fruit Stil Life Oil Painting, Tagging Along, Marina Petro

Tagging Along

5x7

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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Now don't they look like they're on a leisurely stroll?

Today's Quotation: "It's not what you look at that matters. It's what you see."

~Henry David Thoreau

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Abstract Floral Acrylic Painting-Alien Flowers-by Marina Petro

Alien Flowers

5x7

Acrylic painting on Gessobord panel

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Alien Flowers was painted from a photograph of irises that were photoshopped.

Today's Quotation: Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.
~Ray Bradbury

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Lemon-Oil Painting-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

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Red Pears on Mexican Pottery Dish Oil Painting-Marina Petro

Red Pears On Talavera Pottery Dish

6x8

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
SOLD

Another painting created on a dish my daughter, Joy, let me borrow. Wish I'd taken some reference pictures for future paintings, as she no longer has the dish. In any case, I'm happy with how this piece turned out.

I delivered paintings to Fortune's Restaurant, overlooking the trotters racetrack at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway this afternoon. I'm glad they will be on display for two months because it was a bit of an ordeal getting them all there. Fortunately, someone else from the establishment is hanging them, so I was off the hook for that and very relieved. As soon as they are up, I'll take some pics and post them. Hope some of you can make it over there. I'm calling the exhibit "Visions Of Heaven & Earth"

Today's Quotation: "One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world - making the most of one's best."

~Harry Emerson Fosdick

Monday, August 2, 2010

Two Pears-Still Life Oil Painting, Marina Petro

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Two Pears

6x6

Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel

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It's the simple pleasures that keep me going. Finding a pear with a stem that curves like the larger pear in this painting is one of them. In addition...finding the little pear and placing it next to the larger one at the market, to see how they would look in a painting, added to my simple pleasures experience. Did my enthusiasm flow through into the painting? What do you think?......

I'm going to be busy now packing my car with paintings, to be delivered tomorrow, for an exhibit at FORTUNES Restaurant at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, in Saratoga Springs, NY. I'll post pictures and try my hand at a short video once the paintings are on display which will probably be a few days.

I received the quotation below from 'The Universe' this morning.

Today's Quotation: "Young souls learn to accept responsibility for their actions. Mature souls learn to accept responsibility for their thoughts. And old souls learn to accept responsibility for their happiness."

~The Universe

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