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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Genesis, Abstract Art, Skyscape Painting by Marina Petro



Genesis
24" x 36"Original oil painting on canvas
Celestial Art Series
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This abstract painting was created spontaneously from my imagination. I began to dip my brush into the first color that I was attracted to and it went from there. Some of the angular sections were shaped with a long hard rubber eraser, pushing paint around the canvas. It is a technique I'd never tried before and haven't since...although I like the effect and most likely will use it again. 

When the painting was completed and I was contemplating it, the strongest impression I received was the 'Creation'....I also 'see' a bird or white dove coming forth from the center of the painting. For me, it depicts the 'Holy Spirit.' Looking at it now, I also see an angel...read more about Genesis and the Creation here

Today's Quotation: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will lie its whole life believing that it is stupid."
-Albert Einstein


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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Hessel-The Gentle Giant, Horse Painting, "Equine Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

 
Hessel, The Gentle Giant
20" x 20"
Original oil painting on canvas
Equine portrait series
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I was so happy to have received permission from Hessel's owner to paint him. I am in love with this horse. If I was a horse, he would be my soulmate. (I am the Black Water Horse in Chinese Astrology for what it's worth.)

Hessel is currently residing at the Blackshire Equestrian Centre in Randolph, MN. He is a Friesian Stallion with an impressive bloodline and disposition, who is now over 17 hands high. They refer to him as the 'Gentle Giant." You can read more about him and watch a video of Hessel here.

I will be bringing Hessel to Frankie Flores Gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY this Friday, July 27, where he will be in the company of my other equine portraits. 
You can read more about the Friesian breed of horses here.


Today's Quotation:  "About the head of a truly great horse there is an air of freedom unconquerable. The eyes seem to look on heights beyond our gaze. It is the look of a spirit that can soar."  
-John Taunter Foote


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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Violet Mist, Winter Landscape Painting by Marina Petro


Violet Mist
20" x 24"
Original oil painting on canvas
Landscape Art Series
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This painting was created from a photograph I took one brisk winter morning driving toward Schuylerville, NY. The photo cannot show the nuances of color, especially in the sky and the trees. The trees in the foreground are a deep, rich green/violet. 

In Chinese painting, the color violet represents the harmony of the universe because it is a combination of red and blue (Yin and yang respectively).

In the United Kingdom it is traditional to package chocolate in violet colored packaging because of the association of the color royal purple with luxury.


Read more about the color violet here...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_(color)

Today's Quotation:  "The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."
-Jack London


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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Magical Pond, "Water Lily Painting" by Marina Petro

Magical Pond
16" x 20"
Original oil painting on canvas
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Prints on paper and canvas are available.
"Magical Pond" is truly a meditative, healing work of art. This painting is one of my favorites! It was painted from a photograph and yes, I made many of my own creative changes. 
You will need to click on the picture for a larger view to see the detail in foreground leaves. I'd just bought a new 'flat' brush, not knowing I would be using it on this painting. I don't know how I could have rendered the leaves the way I did without it.....learning something new every day here....When I look at it though, I wonder if I'd be able to do it again....

This painting, along with the painting I posted yesterday, "From The Deep" are both being displayed at 'Four Season's' cafe section on Phila Street in Saratoga Springs. Stop in if you're in town....

Today's Quotation: "Breaking an old model is always going to require leaders to follow their instincts. There will always be persuasive reasons not to take a risk. But if you only do what worked in the past, you will wake up one day and find that you've been passed by." 
-Clayton Christensen 


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Friday, July 13, 2012

Lotus, "Water Lily Oil Painting" From The Deep by Marina Petro


From The Deep
16" x 20"
Original oil painting on canvas
Floral Art Series
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 Prints on paper and canvas are available.

This is one painting that seemed to take forever to complete, but I am happy with the result. My favorite part of this piece is the one upturned pod leaf in the center. The light just glows from within...difficult to see in this photo though...It is presently being displayed in the cafe at"Four Seasons" on Phila Street in Saratoga Springs. Stop in and take a look if you are in the area...

Today's Quotation: "Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry - all forms of fear - are caused by too much future and not enough presence"
~ Eckhart Tolle




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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Appearance, "Angel Art" by Marina Petro


The Appearance
11" x 16"
Angel Art Print
From the original oil painting by Marina Petro
$35


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This image is also included in my book "ANGELS" Guardians From Heaven And Their Habitats.  Click the link to the title just above to preview the entire book. 

The original painting was created spontaneously from my imagination. When I completed the painting, I felt that this angel signifies and brings strength, protection, courage and perseverance to the viewer.   

Today's Quotation: "For he shall give his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone."
~Psalm 91:10-1


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Saturday, July 7, 2012

Golden Pear, "Still Life Fruit Painting" by Marina Petro


Golden Pear
12" x 12"
Original oil painting on 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas
Still Life Fruit Series
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It was a happy day when I found this piece of decorative paper at a nearby shop to use as the background for my golden pear. I love the gold against the violet. The light pink flowers are actually pure white on the paper but they looked too stark when I painted them white, so I added some warm pink to tone them down a bit. I thought this painting would be a 'snap' to complete but it was more complicated than I'd anticipated. That happens a lot...more than I'd like...easy is just plain good sometimes...

Today's Quotation:  "Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think."
- Benjamin Disraeli

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Monday, July 2, 2012

Still Life With Urn, "Still Life Oil Painting" by Marina Petro


Still Life With Urn
24" x 30"
Original oil painting on canvas
Still Life Series
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I painted this piece from a still life set up when I was auditing a studio painting class, once upon a time, many years ago,  at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. It has been 'hiding' in my studio...has never been exhibited anywhere. I think it could be considered 'vintage' at this point.

Ask any artist and you will probably learn that most of us have a few paintings like this that just hide out for one reason or another. At the moment, I haven't been painting as much as I'd like to and scouring the house for paintings that I can post. I've sold more than I've painted (which is wonderful), but..... It has been a challenging year...which was not so wonderful....

I have been painting my recent still life works in  a 'tighter' style recently, but seeing the large, spontaneous brushtrokes in this painting reminded me of how much I enjoy painting looser...


Today's Quotation: "...and so at this time I greet you. Not quite as the world sends greetings, but with profound esteem and with the prayer that for you, now and forever, the day breaks and the shadows flee away."
-Fra Giovani

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