Fire Storm, Abstract "Skyscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

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Fire Storm

8" x 10"

Original oil painting on canvas

Celestial Skyscape Series

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Now guess what my mood was when I painted this piece. It is another example of spontaneous, intuitive painting when I simply clear my mind and begin to paint with the first color that attracts me. I hope I have been inspiring some of you 'out there' to explore your creative potentials...

With reference to today's quotation below, whatever I had to say today, was said red hot...

Today's Quotation: "Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you've got to say, and say it hot."

-D.H. Lawrence

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Salem Skies,"Landscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Salem Skies

8" x 10"

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This is what I completed on day two of the plein air painting workshop I attended with Harry Orlyk. It was a three day (afternoon) event. You won't be seeing the result of day three because I  messed it up really bad and I am quite annoyed with myself and my innate tendency to be impatient.  I was quite tired by the time we actually got to painting. Late afternoon is not my best time. I am a very early riser and usually 'crash' and need a nap most afternoons. I was impatient in deciding what I was going to paint, didn't analyze the elements of the landscape the way I should have, ignored that my canvas was in the dark,  and on and on with a myriad of excuses...so there it is...

I did go out painting the beautiful autumn landscape with my friend Debbie yesterday and will post the painting in a day or two. I am happy with it...stay tuned...

Today's Quotation: "If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."

-Vincent Van Gogh

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Salem, "Plein Air Landscape Painting" by Marina Petro

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Salem

8" x 10"

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Landscape Series

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This is the first painting I completed during the plein air workshop with Harry Orlyk a little under two weeks ago. I thoroughly enjoy the spontaneity and intense observation required with painting outdoors. Below is a photo from the top of the hill that includes the portion of the landscape I decided to paint....and the picture I took of the painting on my easel. 

If all goes as planned tomorrow, I will be treking out with my painting buddy, Debbie,  to paint more of the early Autumn landscape around these parts...not sure where yet....

Today's Quotation: "Spontaneity is the quality of being able to do something just because you feel like it at the moment, of trusting your instincts, of taking yourself by surprise and snatching from the clutches of your well-organized routine a bit of unscheduled pleasure." 
-Richard Iannelli

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Somewhere, "Landscape, Skyscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Somewhere

5" x 7"

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This painting is a 'paint over.'  Originally, it was another landscape that was painted from my imagination that I didn't like very much. I like this one...

Today's Quotation:  "Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air." 

-John Quincy Adams

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Heaven's Angel, "Angel Art Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Heaven's Angel

10x10 inches

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Angel Series
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I consider this painting 'Healing Art.' It evokes a sense of serenity and peace. The colors are subtle and soft, blending beautifully into each other. The hint of an angel descending suggests spiritual help is on the way. A wonderful image for meditation practice. I hope you enjoy viewing it as much as I did painting it.

Today's Quotation: "Art acts directly on our perception and our energy, and, by generating in us beneficial emotions, it produces healing and spiritual opening, which are two aspects of a same purification process."

-Pierre Wittman

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The Harvest, Autumn Fruit and Vegetable Still Life Painting, by Marina Petro

The Harvest

22" x 28"

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Still Life Series

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Autumn is such a wonderful, colorful season here in upstate New York. It's the only time of year when apples and other local fruit can be found with their leaves still attached. I love picking out my 'models' from the local orchards.

I participated in a Plein Air (outdoor painting) workshop with Harry Orlyk this past weekend in Salem, NY at the top of a long and winding hill overlooking the vast farmland and countryside.  It was a wonderful experience. I don't do much outdoor painting but will try to get out this autumn, while the weather is still cooperative, to paint the beautiful countryside here. What I really enjoy about plein air painting is that I paint really really fast, trying to complete one painting in a session, and... it helps to 'loosen' me up and discover even more ways my intuition flows through while painting. It forces a different kind of observation....always something new to discover...keeps life interesting and moving forward...

Today's Quotation: "A creative process that is thought out too much hinders one's unconscious, instinctive, and super-conscious levels."

-Marie Pobre

 

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Angel Descending, "Angel Art Print" by Marina Petro

Angel Descending

11" x 17"

Fine Art Print on Paper

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"Angel Descending" is the first angel I painted. It was commissioned by someone who wanted an angel for a CD cover quite a few years ago. It is also one of my most popular prints. I've always sensed her presence brought blessings and peace.

Today's Quotation: "The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good."
-James Allen

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Tidal Moon, "Seascape, Moon Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Tidal Moon

22" x 28

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Seascape

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"Tidal Moon" was painted (spontaneously) a while back. When I first began the painting, I thought it was going to end up being a skyscape! Much to my surprise, it evolved into a seascape. There is such adventure in painting intuitively...you never know what will happen next. 

Today's Quotation: "Making the decision to have a child-it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body."

-Elizabeth Stone

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Magical Angel, "Black Shaman Tribal Angel Painting" by Marina Petro

Magical Angel

30" x 36"

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Angel Series

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This painting was created intuitively/spontaneously from my imagination. I didn't know what I was going to paint. I began with a black oval shape which is now the angel's face and the painting went from there, developing into the figure with wings...so, I had this painting with a black oval face just sitting there for quite some time without a defined face. One day, feeling brave enough and determined to finish it, I took a deep breath and once again, cleared my mind as best as I could and let my intuition just take over, one stroke at a time. I am happy with the result.

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

-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

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Angel Moon Garden, "Landscape Garden Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Angel Moon Garden

16" x 20"

Original oil painting on canvas

Garden Art Series
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Here is another product of my imagination, painted spontaneously. "Angel Moon Garden"  contains all the colors that are typically considered colors that promote healing, well being, and spirituality, softness and affection. It evokes a sense of peace, serenity and is a great image for meditation practice. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did painting it. Look closely and you will see the angel...

Today's Quotation: "Art is a form of supremely delicate awareness... meaning at-oneness, the state of being at one with the object." 

-D.H. Lawrence

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Eclipse, "Skyscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Eclipse

16" x 20"

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Here's another product of my very fertile imagination. I need to paint. That's just how it is. At times, I need to paint something that will be relaxing when I'm really stressed out. That's when I usually decide to paint something spontaneous without knowing what the outcome will be, as I did with this painting.

It might have to do with bringing harmony in the midst of chaos. These spontaneous paintings always begin in chaos. I dip my brush into the first color that attracts me and go from there... smushing on paint without a plan...just following my instinct, moment to moment.  As the work continues, there's a point that is reached where all the elements need to be brought  to a harmonious state. That's where the healing part of painting and most creative endeavors takes place....bringing the piece to a harmonious whole. 

Today's Quotation: "Painting is dancing with chaos."
-Melanie Circle

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