Chartreuse

NEW WORK!! a 12" x 12" acrylic titled "Chartreuse"

listed here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25818638

Joyful We Adore You

Yesterday I finished this piece "Joyful We Adore You" while working on my art at Kaye's lovely grand studio space on the lake in Orlando Florida. Five of us of the Bezalel artists gathered together for a Women's Assemblage to work and have fellowship. While there I got the call about my father having to go to the ER again. In the comfort of my friends and their hands of prayer I was granted peace. This morning my mother called to let me know he is admitted to the hospital and more tests will resume during the following week.

Give Away

I posted when Bill Weaver of The ArtistsCenter gave me an Artsy Fartsy Biz Award. He followed the honor with an interview on the Artists Center which is in several parts. Show some love and leave a comment here and on any one of these interviews (linked below) and I will enter you into a drawing for an ART Print GIVEAWAY! Yes Really!!
Robin Pedrero on motivation, inspiration and influence
Robin Pedrero on vision and growth
Interview with Robin Pedrero-on marketing
Featured Artist
Just saw this morning the final part of the interview so here is one more link

Lessons and advice
http://www.theartistscenter.com/2009/05/robin-pedrero-lessons-advice/

The work above is new and titled "Our House" a 5" x 5" Acrylic gallery wrap linen(1 3/4" sides) no need to frame perfect as is!A bird carrying a key, birds,flowers, layers of designs and plant life fill this adorable canvas. It makes me smile. I hope it brings you joy too! On Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25547495

Green Glory by Robin Maria Pedrero

I am so excited about these new pieces! I realized while out and about at the bank, and at woman's networking event where we exchanged clothes (http://www.clothesxchange.org/ BTW very cool event I won crazy stuff too!! like a spray tan, jewelry, reflexology) that my typical answer to follow up "What kind of art do you do?", is no longer accurate. I need to change my artists statement.

I have numerous works like the one above, "Green Glory" a new work just posted for sale http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25668058
and "Tea Girl" http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25548164

Stay tuned ...... It's my birthday soon & I have a GIVE AWAY coming up!!!

The Nature of Things

"The Nature of Things"

by Robin Maria Pedrero

8" x 8" Acrylic gallery wrap linen(1 3/4" sides)

The green and yellow grasses, ferns, reeds, flowers and creatures
- the nature of things.
Listed in my Etsy Shop http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25383003

I shared this work on facebook untitled and my good friend and photographer Gail Peck suggested this title and I agree it is perfect.

The Artist Center has the next part of the interview where
Bill Weaver asked me how my work has evolved. Read here
http://www.theartistscenter.com/2009/05/robin-pedrero-on-vision-and-growth/

Great things come in pairs

Robin Maria Pedrero
"Pear Song"
8" x 8" Acrylic gallery wrap linen(1 3/4" sides)

This image delights me and it is my hope it brings you joy too.

Listed in my etsy shop
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25333297

Paired with "Key to pearfect thoughts" these would make a great suite.

Bill Weaver of The Artists Center has posted a new part of the interview
"Robin Pedrero on motivation, inspiration and influence"

I am honored to be featured on his site, please take a moment to have a look.

Key to Perfect Thoughts

My rendition is the "Key to Pearfect Thoughts" An 8" x 8" acrylic painting on linen is new and listed here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25319940

Years ago I belonged to a Mother's Group and we studied a book by Anne Ortlund "Discipline's of the Beautiful Woman". One particular line from her book pops into my mind at least once a week, "It's all between your ears". What we dwell on and how we think of things has much to do with our attitude and choices in life. And changing our negative thoughts is a key to changing in a more positive direction. The cup, bird, pear, and key are symbols I use for thoughts, spirit, nourishment, decisions, clarification, contemplation and more. Perhaps you've something to add to my list....

Team Player

There is another something wonderful about social network media aka web 2.o in the pile of benefits from participating. There are groups where you can be part of a team who are like minded, support and promote one another. I was first invited to the VAST team by lovely Kauai Artist Marionette, see just how lovely she and her artwork are on her blog http://kauai-artist.blogspot.com/ and her Etsy shop. The Visual Artist Street Team also has a blog VAST GALLERY. I began to learn lots of juicy business tactics from this team, and participate in promoting them through treasuries on Etsy.

I believe if you want to be successful do what successful people are doing. In VAST I saw many models of success, who also share how they are doing it. Artists like Kristen Stein, Karen Faulkner, and Diane Clancy (who I bought my first Etsy piece from) and truly so many more members with a list too long to include who are inspirational and giving of their craft and business skills.

On twitter there are multiple posts about UWIB and I recognized the name from VAST member treasuries. Unique Women in Business is a powerhouse! Each of these groups has rules and an interesting aspect of UWIB is that you must buy something from a member each month. At first I hesitated thinking oh gosh what did I do, I have to buy something EACH month. I just joined and already have 3 fabulous purchases! Look what I bought from Erin, Julia, and Tracy!

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=15548444

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=15769927

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=16191385

The above piece is an art pendant listed in my Etsy shop, you will notice the little UWIB logo in the listing http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25241502

One can even join UWIB as a shopper and enjoy the benefits of the discounts. If you join please list that I referred you.

More on being a Team Player, with DSG in another post....

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Rhythm in Art

I am a guest on a Music blog
http://musictherapy365.blogspot.com/2009/05/rhythm-in-art.html
Please take a look and comment on a topic I have spoken about previously yet I just can't get it out ouf myhead, probably because I don't want to. **smiles**

Matter of Art Exhibit

SEE "SPY" in person, it's no secret - Friday night!
"Spy" and five other Robin Maria Pedrero new acrylic works of art

"Matter of Art"
Where: Casselberry City Hall, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry Florida
Friday, May 15th
Time: 6-9pm

Art-lovers will have the opportunity to view a variety of exceptional artwork created by well-known local artists such as Kathleen Chenet,Andy Drapiza, Rudy Drapiza, , Robin Maria Pedrero, Marla E, Mary Williams and Morgan Samuel Price.

The exhibit will continue until June 26th and is available for viewing Monday thru Friday, 8am until 5pm during regular City Hall business hours. For more information, call 407-262-7774.

A special farewell party will be held at 7pm to honor Jill Duff-Hoppes,writer of the “Arts Alive!” column for the Orlando Sentinel and Sanford Herald.

Tuesday May 12th Opening

I have two works of art at Comma Gallery for the next opening exhibit. One above, "Wild Orange Tree" a pastel and the acrylic featured in the recent magazines linked below. I have been out of the loop for a bit so I look forward to seeing everyone at the exhibit opening.

Celebrating Citrus: The Landscape

May 12th

Reception 6:30 - 9 pm

the exhibit ends June 5th.
Comma Gallery 813 Virginia Drive, Orlando FL 32803

407 894 4505

Tue - Sat 11am - 4pm


My citrus work is featured in Orlando Arts Magazine - http://www.gallery523.com/Robin%20Maria%20Pedrero%20news.htm


AND front page of “The Ledger” www.theledger.com/article/20090503/REPORTER/905035001

Seven Acrylic paintings by Robin Maria Pedrero

My facebook friends were the first to preview my recent works created in acrylic, shown here in a small group above. Here is the link to that photo album. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=75320&id=634085269&l=32adc6d84f I shared on twitter recently how I am experiencing a bit of ambiguity; I am elated over the new works and loving the new medium and style yet feel both a little melancholy and also satisfied that my focus on skyscapes in pastel has lessened. I use many symbols like birds, landscape elements, cups, table settings, keys, natural elements, and fruits and vegetables in my current body of work. I have always been drawn to translucent layering and the medium of acrylic lends itself to this technique quite well. I take joy in pulling the colors of the landscape and sky into the works then building on that foundation. If you click on the above image you should see a large view of the wall. Thanks for sharing in my visual journey!