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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Pear Family, "Still Life Fruit" oil painting, Marina Petro


Pear Family
8" x 8"
1.5" gallery wrapped canvas, painted around all sides
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series

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Keeping with yesterday's family/fruit theme....here is another family portrait...pears this time. I was very happy to have found the baby yellow pear with leaf still attached. This would make a great "new baby" gift...at least I think it would...


Today's Quotation: "Real action is in silent moments." 
-Ralph Waldo Emerson



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Friday, July 29, 2011

Proud Parents, "Still Life Fruit" oil painting, Marina Petro


 Proud Parents
5x7
Original oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
Still Life Fruit Series

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Proud parents....get it? The baby apple has inherited the colors of each apple. The green in the baby  is actually closer to the color of the daddy apple but doesn't show up in this photo. 

Today's Quotation:  "If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe."
-Carl Sagan



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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Pear On Zebra, "Still Life Fruit," oil painting, Marina Petro


 Pear On Zebra
8" x 10"
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series

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I like the shot of color the pear provides against the dramatic black and white zebra skin pattern. Life has been a series of 'situations' for myself and studio mates at 79 Beekman Street in Saratoga. We've finally been able to come up with a schedule for staying open at least for the racing/tourist season  for the month of August. Our studio hours are 10-7. I am planning to be there most days from 12:30 - 4. If you are in the area, stop in for a visual treat. Beekman Street is so beautiful in the summer with flowers lining the streets of the shops and galleries.

Today's Quotation: "The simplicity of form, the drama of rich, intense colour, the joy of challenge, and the challenge of endurance... The piece, when it is over, is not what is made, but how it is made."
-Andrew Kuntz



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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Lemons And Lime, "Still Life Fruit" oil painting, Marina Petro

 
Lemons And Lime

Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series

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I am very happy with this painting...although, it was one of the more difficult pieces to paint! The background fabric I used was a real 'find'. There will certainly be more paintings to come with it...possibly larger...

Today's Quotation: "The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we can never give enough of is love."
-Henry Miller 




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Thursday, July 21, 2011

The Secret, "Still Life Oil Painting," pears, by Marina Petro

The Secret
6" x 6"
Original oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel


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Now doesn't it look like the little pear is leaning over and whispering a secret? She might be telling ms. red pear about the big brown bosc pear who's been flirting with her...hmmm...

After a frustrating struggle (for a few weeks on and off) in an attempt to set up and publish my newsletter with Mail Chimp, an internet email service, I've finally succeeded...whew...You can read it here...ART and INTUITION NEWSLETTER

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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Monday, July 18, 2011

Guardian, "Still Life Fruit Oil Painting," Marina Petro

The Guardian
6" x 8"
Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
Still Life Fruit Series


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This is one of my favorite little paintings. I was shuffling my fruit 'models' around on the kitchen counter trying to decide on the composition for the next painting. When I saw this little pear appearing to look up to the larger 'guardian' apple, there was no question about what I was going to paint.

 Today's Quotation:  "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."
-Albert Einstein


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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Red Pears on Talavera, "Still Life Fruit Oil Painting," Marina Petro

Red Pears On Talavera Pottery
6" x 8"
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series

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The pears in this piece were painted on another gorgeous Talavera Mexican pottery plate my daughter found at a garage sale.

Today's Quotation: "A happy life is one which is in accordance with it's own nature."
-Marcus Annaeus Seneca





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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Lemons On Talavera, "Still Life Fruit Oil Painting," Marina Petro

Lemons On Talavera Dish
6" x  8"
Original oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
Still Life Fruit Series

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My daughter found this beautiful Mexican Talavera Pottery Plate at a garage sale. I scooped it up from her for a few days to create this painting. 

Today's Quotation:  "Life is like a dogsled team. If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes." -Lewis Grizzard



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Thursday, July 14, 2011

"Equine Portraits" Marina Petro


Marina Petro Studio
79 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, NY

Thought I'd share a grouping of a few equine portraits displayed at my studio/gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY. Click on the pic for a larger view. I'm still working on my new baby shown on the easel. The right side of the canvas is now black and I'm contemplating painting stars and a hint of planets, but not quite sure yet. I haven't posted all of these paintings at my blog yet, so you are getting a sneak peek.

I've decided to offer commissioned Equine Portraits, with a special intuitive touch….The horses are painted true to life, and the backgrounds are painted with what I feel intuitively corresponds to the horses' spirit and how they want to be represented. This is a whole new world for me as I'd never painted horses before...they seem to come to life on my canvas.

If you would like your horse painted on canvas with my intuitive touch...EMAIL ME....I will be happy to discuss the details...

Today's Quotation:  "The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire."
- Sharon Ralls Lemon

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Apple On A White Plate, "Still Life Fruit Series," Marina Petro

 
Apple On A White Plate
6" x 8"
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series

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Can you see this striking little piece brightening up your kitchen wall or presented as a lovely gift?  This painting is currently residing at my studio in Saratoga Springs and getting quite a bit of attention since she arrived. 

Today's Quotation: "A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature."
-Marcus Annaeus Seneca



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Monday, July 11, 2011

Polka Dot Lemons, "Still Life Oil Painting," Marina Petro

Polka Dot Lemons
5" x 7"
Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
Still Life Fruit Series

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I've painted apples and pears on this polka dot fabric before. It's the lemon's turn now. I'm not a fan of polka dots, by any means....don't even own one piece of clothing or anything else with polka dots....but this fabric cheers me up. 

Today's Quotation:  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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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Shadows, "Still Life Fruit" Oil Painting, Marina Petro

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Shadows
5" x 7"
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series


I was so happy to have found the apple with its leaf still attached and the pear with the longer than usual stem. Love the way the shadows fall on the wall behind them.

Today's Quotation:  “When the solution is simple, God is answering.” 
— Albert Einstein


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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Solitary Confinement,"Still Life Oil Painting," Marina Petro


Solitary Confinement
6x6 inches
Oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel by Marina Petro

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Glass is fairly difficult to paint...at least it is for me. My were strained from squinting, trying to discern the varying shapes, color,  and reflections...and getting it to actually look like glass. I'm happy with the result though....

Today's Quotation: "As a suffering creature, I cannot do without something greater than I--something that is my life--the power to create." 
-Vincent van Gogh


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Friday, July 8, 2011

Luscious, Still Life Fruit Oil Painting," Marina Petro


Luscious
6x6 inches

Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Fruit Series

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The luscious apple in this painting is posed on a vibrant colorful fabric I was fortunate enough to find a a local fabric shop.

Today's Quotation: "Colour is my day-long obsession, my joy and my torment." 
-Claude Monet



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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Lime And Lemon-Still Life Fruit and Floral Oil Painting by Marina Petro

Lime And Lemon
8x10 inches
Oil painting on stretched canvas

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Can you see this piece brightening up your kitchen or dining area? I thoroughly enjoy painting these bold and bright still life paintings.

Today's Quotation: "Painting requires the bravery of solitude. Painting requires disciplined labor. To be a painter is to search the world with a benevolent eye for every subtle beauty that the infinite world offers."
-Charles Philip Brooks




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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Wildfire, "Wildfire Landscape Oil Painting," by Marina Petro

Artist~Marina Petro, Saratoga Springs, NY USA
"Wildfire"
8x10 
Oil painting on stretched canvas-painted around all sides.
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I had plenty of paint left over from an earlier still life painting and decided to begin painting spontaneously just to see what happens. I toned the entire canvas first with raw sienna and then began to paint, following my creative instinct each moment....Wildfire is the result. It's always such a great adventure and surprise when I complete one of these spontaneous/intuitive works. I am happy with it and hope you enjoy viewing it as well.

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



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Friday, July 1, 2011

Tropical Trip, "Still Life Fruit and Floral Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Tropical Trip
20" x 20"
Original oil painting on gallery wrapped 1.5" canvas
"Large Still Life" Series

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Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.

"Tropical Trip" was actually painted prior to "Psychedelic Pear" which I've already displayed here. Somehow, it got lost in the mire of photos....glad I discovered it... thought I'd already posted it. I'll most certainly be using the fabric I used for the background again. it was a pleasure to paint.

I haven't been posting much lately as I've been preoccupied with getting my house ready to sell, spending more time at my studio in Saratoga Springs, NY along with several 'out of left field' situations that have emerged.   Just so much a girl can do...

I decided to chuck everything today and went swimming with a friend at a tiny beautiful private beach at Pilot Knob on Lake George, NY. What a treat!

For you local Capital District, NY folks.....First Saturday at The Arts District on Beekman Street is rolling around again. I will be at my studio/gallery at 79 Beekman Street in the Arts District tomorrow from 5-8 pm. Hope to see some of you there!

Today's Quotation: "Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life."
-Pablo Picasso

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