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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Holiday Angel Creations That Bring Blessings With Them...

I have created a page of holiday gifts at my Artspan website.
Below is a small sampling of each item. 
Here is the link where you can see the full range of these beautiful and unusual gift items.
http://marinapetro.artspan.com/gifts.html#.Vlp0GWSrRsQ

Do with this as you will, but I've always felt my angel creations bring blessings with them...

My Book Of Angels

World In Your Hand Wish Ball
Night Sky Wish Ball
 Framed Angel Art Print
Framed Angel Art Print



This link will take you to the page at my Artspan website where you can see the full range of these inspired angel gift items and preview the entire book of angels.

http://marinapetro.artspan.com/gifts.html#.Vlp0GWSrRsQ




Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Mural, Celebration Of The Animals Of The Adirondacks

I had the most wonderful time last Tuesday pitching to help paint a 110 foot mural at Schuylerville, NY High School called "Celebration Of The Animals Of The Adirondacks." Included in the mural are symbols, patterns and designs celebrating the culture of the native people of the northeast US.

There were approximately 150 students coming and going during the course of this project. The creative brains behind this wonderful event is Susan Shanley a Saratoga Springs psychotherapist who has orchestrated the painting of her murals worldwide. Check out the 'Murals' link at her website. http://www.susanshanley.com/

Susan walking down the aisle.




I was designated the dragonfly to finish
Susan Shanley and Amejo, one of the original founders of the Beekman St. Arts District.












Saturday, November 21, 2015

Fantasy Garden, Landscape, Floral, Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"Fantasy Garden"

6 x 12 inches
Original oil painting on canvas textured panel

$150

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!
Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.





"Fantasy Garden" is another creation straight from my imagination.
It was a joy painting it. It seemed to paint itself....

This piece is painted on a very smooth canvas textured panel which felt different while I was painting than stretched canvas....quite pleasant. It has a notch on the back which makes it possible to hang with just a small nail...no frame is needed.


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





Thursday, November 19, 2015

Meditation Garden, Original Floral Garden Landscape Painting in Oil by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"Meditation Garden"
6 x 12 inches
Original oil painting on canvas textured panel

$150

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!
Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.





"Meditation Garden" is another creation straight from my imagination.
I just noticed what appears to be angels in the sky...hhmmmm

This piece is painted on a very smooth canvas textured panel which felt different while I was painting than stretched canvas....quite pleasant. It has a notch on the back which makes it possible to hang with just a small nail...no frame is needed.

Can you imagine yourself in this picture? What does it feel like? Don't worry about ticks or other pests when you get there...there are none in my gardens. 

Today's Quotation: "The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.
- George Elliot


Saturday, November 14, 2015

"Fireball" Wish Ball, Original Art, Hand Painted Wishing Ball by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"THE FIREBALL" Wish Ball

3 inches in diameter on star shaped glass holder
Shipped in a lovely white gift box with instruction card enclosed.

Each ball is a one-of-a-kind original work of art.

$125 or 3 assorted for $300


"FIREBALL" is my personal favorite Wish Ball. 
The colors of fire to enhance your energy, enthusiasm, passion and endurance.



Wednesday, November 11, 2015

"LOVE BALL Wish Ball" Original Hand Painted Wishing Ball by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"THE LOVE BALL" Wish Ball
To manifest love in one's life

3 inches in diameter on star shaped glass holder
Shipped in a lovely white gift box with instruction card enclosed.

Each ball is a one-of-a-kind original work of art.

$125 or 3 for $300


Pink is the color of love, friendship, and all that is gentle, kind, compassionate and loving. Small glittering hearts are subtly painted all around this  beautiful wish ball. The perfect gift for someone you love.








Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Night Sky Wish Ball, Original Hand Painted Wishing Ball by Marina Petro

Wish upon a star here...

©Marina Petro

"Night Sky Wish Ball"

3 inches in diameter on star shaped glass holder
Shipped in a lovely white gift box with instruction card enclosed.

Each ball is a one-of-a-kind original work of art.

$125 or 3 for $300
Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!


The 'Night Sky' Wish Ball has hundreds of little glittering stars all around it.  Remember - When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true....

Original art makes a beautiful gift.



Sunday, November 8, 2015

"Healing And Prosperity" Wish Ball, Hand Painted by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"Healing And Prosperity Wish Ball"

3 inches in diameter on star shaped glass holder
Shipped in a lovely white gift box with instruction card enclosed.

Each ball is a one-of-a-kind original work of art.

$125 or 3 for $300

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!


Green is the color that represents healing, prosperity and well being, as well as The Archangel Raphael who is sometimes referred to as "Heaven's Physician"

A beautiful expression of caring for those you love.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

"Whole World In Your Hand" Celestial Wish Ball, Original Hand Painted Wooden Balls by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"Whole World In Your Hand Wish Ball"

To manifest anything you can imagine!
You've got the whole world in your hands containing all possibilities.

3 inches in diameter on star shaped glass holder
Shipped in a lovely white gift box with instruction card enclosed.

$125 or 3 for $300

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!
You might remember my recent email communications  featuring the painted polo balls I was commissioned to create for the Saratoga Springs Polo Association. They were presented as trophies to the winning teams for the 2015 Summer polo matches. They were beautifully received, much to my relief.

This project was quite a challenging  adventure. I almost backed out  more than once due to the unexpected difficulties I encountered painting on these round smooth objects and doubting whether I could meet the deadline. However,  as new adventures go, my imagination was stimulated and I  came up with the idea to create WISH BALLS. Wish balls are the same size as polo balls and hand painted (by me) on primed wooden balls. They are beautiful. I've finished each piece with special luminous coat of paint that gives the appearance of sparkling stars. 

My Wish Balls are similar to the Japanese tradition of Temari Balls which are thread-wrapped balls  given as tokens of good luck and displayed and enjoyed as works of art.Temari balls are also called "wish balls." Mothers making the balls would secretly write a wish for their child's future on a small piece of paper, then place it in the center of the ball before embroidering it.

Wish Balls are said  to contain the power of those wishes with them when they are given as gifts. In modern times, everyone can enjoy Wish Balls by giving them as gifts when wishing good fortune to friends and family or simply using them as decoration.

I've created the Whole World In Your Hand Wish Ball, The Love Wish Ball, The Healing And Prosperity Wish Ball, The Night Sky Wish Ball and The Fireball....See them ALL at my Etsy Shop...link is above.

Besides being a unique addition to your original art collection, they make very meaningful gifts. 


Monday, November 2, 2015

Autumn Landscape, Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"Autumn Landscape"
11 x 14 inches
Original plein air oil painting on stretched canvas

$250

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!
Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.




I painted "Autumn Landscape" outdoors on a perfect autumn day at the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. 

Today's Quotation: "Composer, sculptor, painter, poet, prophet, sage – these are the makers of the after-world, the architects of heaven. The world is beautiful because they have lived. Without them, laboring humanity would perish." 
-James Allen