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Monday, October 31, 2011

Illumined Garden, "Landscape Oil Painting," Marina Petro

Illumined Garden
11" x 14"
Original landscape oil painting on canvas
Landscape Garden Series
Healing Art
Just SOLD shortly after I posted it
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Illumined Garden was painted spontaneously from my imagination. I love painting in this way. This painting invokes such a sense of peace. Viewers have told me that it seems to pull them right into the light. I had this painting on my studio wall intending to finish it. People would comment on how much they liked it and when I'd say "it isn't finished yet..." the consistent response was "don't do anything more to it."....so I didn't....

Today's Quotation: "I'm enjoying the most perfect tranquillity, free from all worries, and in consequence would like to stay this way forever, in a peaceful corner of the countryside like this."
-Claude Monet
 

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Plum Painting, "Still Life Fruit Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

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Plum In Bowl
5" x 7"
Original oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
Still Life Fruit Series

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 I've painted a few other plums on this fabric pattern in the past which have all sold. I love painting the deep red, burgundy and violet colors of the plum. 

I haven't painted since moving the paintings and equipment from my studio on Beekman St. back home. I'm never quite 'right' unless I am painting consistently. The challenge has been to reintegrate everything into my studio here and keep it looking fairly organized until my house sells...not an easy task. I plodded along earlier today for a few hours, took a nap, and am exquisitely procrastinating getting back in there. Wish I could just wave a magic wand and have it all done....

I am planning to have an Open Studio here November 12 & 13. I will provide more details as we get closer. Hope to see some of you there!

Today's Quotation: "The greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising up every time we fall."
-Confucius


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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Autumn Landscape Oil Painting, "Autumn Mist" by Marina Petro

Autumn Mist
20" x 24"
Original landscape oil painting on canvas

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This painting was inspired partially from a photograph as well as memory of landscapes such as this I  driving around the countryside in Autumn. Observers have commented that this painting is 'haunting' and 'mysterious.'

To get the effect of mist on the trees in the background, I painted them in dark initially and allowed the paint to dry. Then, I began to gently paint over them with light gray, until I achieved the effect I wanted.  It seemed easier to approach it this way rather than mix the gray color and apply it directly to paint in the trees.

At the moment i am periodically looking out my window waiting for the predicted 4-6 inches of snow to begin falling....ugh...a bit too early for my liking and just at the height that needs plowing. We've already had a light snowfall on Friday as you can see from the pic below.....and it's still October!
Today's Quotation:  "Pain nourishes courage. You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you."
-Mary Tyler Moore
 

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Bird Painting, 'Black Bird Oil Painting' by Marina Petro

Black Bird
8" x 8"
Original oil painting on 1.5 " gallery wrapped canvas
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This painting was sold at one point but has flown back home to me....long story and I won't bore you with the details. I love this little painting. The bird's feathers glisten. I painted it when my teacher was still alive. I can hear his voice telling me....be patient, Marina....be careful...very careful. Even though it appears to be a small and simple composition, I actually found it quite difficult to paint....but...I am very happy with the results.

Today's Quotation: "Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give yourself, if you wish to get others.
-David Seabury
 

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Clementine, Orange Painting, Still Life Oil Painting by Marina Petro


 Clementine
6x6 inches
Original oil painting on archival Raymar canvas panel
Still Life Fruit Series

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Well, those of you who have been following my blog must know how happy I was to have found this sweet clementine orange with leaves attached. As usual, I stood by the bin they were in, picking them up one at a time to find the one with the most interesting leaves....and here she is...

I am still struggling to reorganize my home studio after bringing all my paintings and equipment back from the Beekman Street Studio....and....attempting to keep everything neat and orderly until my house sells. I haven't been painting since I left Beekman Street but will resume as soon as I am more settled. I have to admit, I've been procrastinating considerably...


Today's Quotation: "Aim at the sun and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if you had aimed at an object on a level with yourself."
-F.  Hawes
 


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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

In The Pink, Flower Painting, "Floral Oil Painting," by Marina Petro

In The Pink
16" x 20"
Original oil painting on canvas
Floral Art Series
SOLD

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"In The Pink" is another painting I completed under the direction of my late teacher, Tom Vincent, who I miss more with every painting.  It was sold this week from my studio on Beekman Street last week. This was the first 'close cropped' floral painting I've created. The inspiration for this painting was a bouquet of flowers from my daughter, Andrea's, garden.

Speaking of my Beekman Street studio. I am no longer there. I moved all my paintings and prints out this past weekend, which is unfortunate just before the holiday season. It was not my choice. I'll update you all in my newsletter as soon as I get my bearings, and make some progress integrating everything back into my home. I am planning to rent a small space at the Crafters Gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY and possibly have an Open Studio at my home studio next month. 

Today's Quotation: ".....time will change and even reverse many of your present opinions. Refrain, therefore, awhile from setting yourself up as a judge of the highest matters."
-Plato

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Harvest, "Still Life Oil Painting," by Marina Petro

The Harvest
22" x 28"
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Series

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This painting was difficult to photograph. It actually has more of a slight golden, muted hue throughout the entire piece. I toned the canvas with Gold Ochre Transparent prior to painting but couldn't capture it with my camera.

Autumn is such a colorful season here in upstate New York. I am looking forward to visiting our local orchard and picking apples with their leaves still attached....I've got 'a thing' for fruit with leaves attached. The leaves make the paintings so much more interesting.

The first thing I do when I go to the market is check out the fruit bins to see if I can spot anything with a leaf. It is rare, but I do get lucky on occasion. The trick is to paint them before they disintegrate. There have been times when I began a still life and couldn't get back to it before the fruit or vegetables rotted....it's a joke in my family.

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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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Standing Alone, "Landscape Oil Painting," by Marina Petro


Standing Alone
16 x 20 
Oil on canvas
SOLD

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This painting was showing off over the mantle at my studio on Beekman Street for a few weeks. It was purchased online last week. I will miss the peace it brought whenever I viewed it. The colors in "Standing Alone" are all considered healing and spiritual colors. Green is typically known to be the universal healing color (and the one that represents prosperity too) Yellow lifts the mood and enhances the mind. Blue denotes serenity and white represents the spirit....can't beat that! 

Today, I brought in a large still life depicting autumn harvest gourds, vegetables and fruit to replace it. Now I'll be hungry when I look over at the mantle. I will post "The Harvest" tomorrow.

Today's Quotation: "The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated."
-William James
 

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Out Of Darkness, "Floral Oil Painting," by Marina Petro

Out Of Darkness
16" x 20" 
Original oil painting on canvas
SOLD

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This painting was sold today to a lovely woman who visited my studio on Beekman Street in Saratoga Springs. I was a bit out of sorts, but the joy she expressed at finding this painting lifted me out of the doldrums.

"Out Of Darkness" holds a very special place in my heart. I began painting it under the guidance of my beloved teacher, Tom Vincent....he died before I finished it. It is one of the more difficult pieces I've attempted. Tom suggested that I paint the flowers on a dark background. I'd intended to include a sky in the background and hadn't ever painted a garden on a black background prior to this painting. 

I procrastinated quite a bit, and must admit that I experienced a tremendous amount of resistance whenever I worked on it....very, very slow going and a great relief when I decided it was done. I'm happy my baby has been adopted and gone to a good home.

Today's Quotation: “Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.”
-Terry Pratchett
 

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Clouds, "Skyscape Oil Painting," by Marina Petro

Clouds
8" x 10"
Original oil painting on canvas
Skyscape Series

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The inspiration for this painting were the soft and inviting cloud formations I noticed while driving home. Skyscapes such as this are one of the more natural ways I paint. The paint flows from my brush almost effortlessly. 

Today's Quotation: "It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
-Walt Disney

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Celestial Fire, Night "Skyscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro


Celestial Fire
8" x 10"
Original oil painting on canvas
Celestial Skyscape Series

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This painting lifts my spirit. It transports me into another dimension.  It is one of those works that  flowed effortlessly from my brush and was a pleasure to paint. . My celestial paintings are the most 'natural' and intuitive  of all the styles and subject matter I paint. But...I also love the challenge of the more realistic paintings which involve a greater degree of analysis....they push my boundaries and with each one, I feel I've acquired more skill. I enjoy the variety and surprises that working in different styles provides.

Today's Quotation:  "Tell me what you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" 
-Mary Oliver


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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Dusk, "Landscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

 

Dusk
16" x 20"
Original landscape oil painting on canvas

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At the moment, I am envisioning myself cradled in a comfortable chair at the edge of this lake and, oh, the peace and tranquility that this evokes in me.  This painting is scheduled to leave home for an exhibit at Visions 1 Gallery at the Pastoral Center of the Albany Archdiocese, in Albany, NY. at the end of October for two months. 

As a reminder for my local subscribers...This Saturday, October 8, The Arts District on Beekman Street in Saratoga Springs, NY is hosting a street wide Art and Craft Fair in celebration of American Craft Week. It will run from 10am to 5 pm. If you are an artist or crafter, feel free to set up a display along the street. There is no charge. We had a very nice turnout of exhibitors and visitors last year. I will be in my studio at 79 Beekman Street.

Today's Quotation:  "Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in then and try to follow where they lead.
-Louisa May Alcott


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