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Sunday, December 17, 2017

ANGEL BLESSINGS Boxed Greeting Card Gifts by Marina Petro

Order today or tomorrow and you will receive these lovely boxed angels before Christmas!










Each of these Boxed Angel Greeting Cards contain six of my most popular angel paintings shipped by me with many blessings...... They are always a welcomed gift.

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Sunday, December 3, 2017

Miniature ANGEL Prints Framed - by Marina Petro

 Ascending Angel
The Guardian

Angel

Framed angel art prints from the original paintings by Marina Petro.
Images - 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Frame - 4.75 x 3.75

$11.99 each

All items in my Etsy Shop are discounted 15%  with a minimum purchase of $15. You will find wonderful and thoughtful gift items there.


Last night I made the rounds of art gallery openings here in Saratoga Springs, NY. What an inspiring experience! If you are in the area, make sure to visit.

AMP GALLERIES in the Saratoga Marketplace where my work is represented.

LAFFER GALLERY in Schuylerville, NY

SARATOGA ARTS  - Where one of my plein air flower garden paintings is included in the current exhibition.         

Today's Quotation: "Creativity is intelligence having fun."
-Albert Einstein


Wednesday, November 29, 2017

JOYFUL BLOSSOMS-Original Abstract Palette Knife Flower Oil Painting by Marina Petro


                                                                                  ©Marina Petro
"Joyful Blossoms"
9 x 12 inches
Original oil painting on panel

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


"JOYFUL BLOSSOMS" is a bright and cheerful original palette knife painting rendered in oil. It will surely lift the spirit of anyone viewing it. There's plenty of texture too. I painted this piece from my ever active imagination spontaneously. What a joy it was!

I signed the painting in the horizontal position but then noticed it looked equally good in the vertical position so I've included both photos.

This painting is actually MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL without a doubt, in person. I just couldn't capture the richness of the colors and the beautiful turquoise background. Turquoise is such a problem to photograph.

Today's Quotation:  "There are only two ways to life your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." 
-Albert Einstein


Friday, November 10, 2017

Original Framed Colorful Floral Ink Paintings by Marina Petro

"Delicate Beauty"


"Butterfly And Flowers"

ORIGINAL INK PAINTINGS-FRAMED
Only five available

Image ~ 5 x 7 inches
Frame ~ 7.5 x 9.5 inches

$75 each ~ great gifts!


These ink paintings were such a pleasant surprise! 
I created them a while back with India ink. Once again, I began with nothing in mind and just let the paint sort of direct me through completion. It was exciting to say the least. I’ve given many of them as gifts. Loved the look of surprise and joy on the recipients faces! 

Today's Quotation: "When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge."
-Albert Einstein



Tuesday, November 7, 2017

"AUTUMN ON THE FARM" Plein Air Landscape Painting by Marina Petro

                                                                                     ©Marina Petro

"Autumn On The Farm"
11 x 14 inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas

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

Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.


"Autumn On The Farm" was painted plein air on the beautiful grounds of the Copper Trout Gallery in Cambridge, New York at a plein air event. I love these events as it affords the opportunity to paint with such talented artists. Always something to learn and new friends to make!

Today's Quotation:  "The only thing that makes one an artist is making art. And that requires the precise opposite of hanging out; a deeply lonely and unglamorous task of tolerating oneself long enough to push something out." 
-James Baldwin


Sunday, November 5, 2017

MAGICAL WISH BALLS - Original Handpainted Gifts

World In Your Hand Wish Ball
 ©Marina Petro

Love Wish Ball
 ©Marina Petro

"Wish Balls"
3 x 3 inches
Handpainted Wooden Balls

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

Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every wishing ball.


Wishing Balls are one-of-a-kind original art. The perfect gift for anyone you consider a special person in your life. These globes are hand painted with love and infused with the energy of the elements they represent. 

Click HERE to see the other available Wish Balls.....The Healing Wish Ball and the Fire Ball Wish Ball and how they came to be...They are being offered at a reduced price as well.

Today's Quotation: "Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit." 
-Ansel Adams



Tuesday, October 31, 2017

MOONRISE-Original Landscape Oil Painting With Moon by Marina Petro

                                                                                     ©Marina Petro

"Moonrise"
11 x 14 inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas

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

Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.


"MOONSCAPE" is one of my recent favorites. It began as a plein air painting of Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, NY. When I brought it back to my studio I didn't particularly love it so I began painting spontaneously and this is the resulting piece which I am very happy with. Can you see the suggestion of angels in the sky?

Today's Quotation:  "The moon puts on an elegant show, different every time in shape, nuance and color."
-Arthur Smith

Sunday, October 29, 2017

LAKEVIEW-Original Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting by Marina Petro

                                                                          ©Marina Petro

"Lakeview"
12 x 24 inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas

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

  • LAKEVIEW was created outdoors on a beautiful autumn day at the edge of Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • Soft, flowing and capturing the essence of the landscape this original painting evokes peace and the beauty of nature. Viewing it transports me back to this beautiful day! 

  • The perfect painting for anyone under undue stress. It is sure to relax and lift your spirit!

Today's Quotation: "What is an artist?  A provincial who finds himself somewhere between a physical reality and a metaphysical one. It's this in-between ...this frontier country between the tangible world and the intangible one which is really the realm of the artist."
-Federio Fellini 

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

ANGEL OF VALOR, Original Angel Painting by Marina Petro

   ©Marina Petro
"ANGEL OF VALOR"

  ©Marina Petro
"ANGEL OF VALOR"

8 X 10 inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas FRAMED to 13 x 15 inches

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

Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.


Here is another original angel oil painting created intuitively from my imagination. A friend recently said she believes that angels standing in line to be painted by me. 

Today's Quotation:  "If prayer is talking to god, then intuition is God talking to you."


Saturday, October 21, 2017

ANGEL and PHOENIX Miniature Framed Art Prints by Marina Petro

"Angel Of Love"

"The Phoenix Rising"

I was very happy to find these lovely miniature frames in a variety of finishes for my angel prints....but...I am not so happy now because the frames are no longer available anywhere. My supplier is not carrying them anymore and I didn't purchase enough to keep them as an ongoing item which was my intention...oh well. 

Initially I am making only one of each available so if you are interested, better purchase it soon. If you'd like more than one of any of them, let me know and if there are frames left I will be glad to accommodate you.

To purchase and get complete information, click on the DETAILS link under each image.

Today's Quotation: "The artist, a traveller on this earth leaves behind imperishale traces of his being."
-Francois Delsarte



Tuesday, October 17, 2017

"TICONDEROGA FALLS" Original Plein Air Landscape Painting by Marina Petro

Ticonderoga Falls


                                                                                    ©Marina Petro

"Ticonderoga Falls"
8 x10 inches
Acrylic plein air  painting on stretched canvas

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


"TICONDEROGA FALLS" was painted outdoors (plein air) on location during a plein air event I attended in Ticonderoga, NY a few weeks ago on a beautiful early autumn day.

Today's Quotation:  "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." 


Wednesday, October 11, 2017

ANGELS FOR YOU-Framed Miniature Angel Prints by Marina Petro


"Angel Descending"


"Angel"

I found these cute little frames and immediately envisioned my angel paintings framed in them. It was a good decision to purchase them. Here are just the first two that are available. I'll be posting more soon. 

They will make special and meaningful gifts.

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

Thursday, October 5, 2017

"Captive Angel" Abstract Fantasy Angel Painting by Marina Petro


©Marina Petro

"Captive Angel"
       
20 x 24 inches
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas

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


Full of symbolism, "Captive Angel" is from my Paintings From "The Zone" Series. A series of 29 paintings, thus far, which were created moment to moment without any forethought. I consider these paintings ultra original works of art. Try as you might, you won't find anything like these anywhere! Great conversation pieces. This is the type of artwork that you will always find something new when you view it. I still do and I painted them!!!

As I begin each painting, it is with the intention of keeping my mind as clear and free of any preconceived ideas and just dip my brush into the first color that attracts me and follow the movement from brain to hand to canvas or paper. The results are always fascinating...a complete surprise!

Today's Quotation:  “It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” 
-Vincent van Gogh


Wednesday, October 4, 2017

SUNFLOWER PATCH-Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Marina Petro

    ©Marina Petro

"Sunflower Patch"
11 x 14 inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas

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

Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.


"Sunflower Patch" is another painting created at the beautiful Saratoga State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. The flower displays seem to be waning a bit and I have a few other locations I am considering painting at. The park just might refresh their beautiful displays with autumn plantings though...we'll see. 

Can you feel the joy in this painting? I was so happy and thankful to have found this exceptionally beautiful location to paint this summer. Plein air painting is quite a different experience than my usual studio painting and I hope to get much better at it as time goes by.


Today's Quotation: "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
-George Bernard Shaw



Wednesday, September 20, 2017

GIFTS FROM THE SUN-Original Plein Air Landscape Flower Oil Painting by Marina Petro



In Process

  ©Marina Petro
"Gifts From The Sun"
11 x 14  inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas

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


"Gifts From The Sun"   was created plein air (outdoors) on a beautiful warm summer day at the entrance to the renowned Saratoga State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. - my current and very beautiful home town! I am so fortunate to have such wonderous places to set up my gear and paint! 

I will be leaving for a weekend plein air painting event in Ticondera, NY on Friday. I will post my new paintings next week. 
Today's Quotation:  "When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best--that is inspiration."
-Robert Bresson

Monday, September 18, 2017

Cheer Filled Garden-Original Plein Air Acrylic Landscape Flower Painting by Marina Petro



      ©Marina Petro
"Cheer Filled Garden"
11 x 14 inches
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas

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


This cheerful painting was created plein air (outdoors) during a Plein Air Festival this weekend in the Village Of Round Lake in upstate, New York. It was a beautiful end-of-summer day. I was painting in front of a home with the most beautiful display of flowers in town! Lucky me to have found it.
I experimented with acrylic paint for this piece and I'm very happy with the result!

Today's Quotation:  "Beauty awakens the soul to act."  
-Dante

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

MIDNIGHT MOON-Original Oil Painting by Marina Petro

©Marina Petro

"Midnight Moon"
14 x 18 inches
Original oil painting on stretched canvas

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



I love this painting! 
Straight out of my ever active imagination. Oh, how I wish I was there. Can you imagine enjoying it daily in your home?

Picture does not do it justice. It is much more beautiful in person.

Today's Quotation:"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step"
~Lao Tsu