Spring Fling by Robin Maria Pedrero

In continuing my 2010 Spring series here's "Spring Fling"

an 8x8" gallery wrapped acrylic painting, with india ink.

$80

Spring has sprung in my studio

These are the smallest of the pieces shown in progress

 in the abstract post a few days ago,

now complete.

 My fans on face book received the first preview. 

Each 5"x5" gallery wrapped canvas is $50.

Garden of Love

This painting was created as a gift from a groom to his bride.

I am very pleased to make it available as a print.

"Garden of Love" by Robin Maria Pedrero

Painting Abstracts

This is one of the series in progress of acrylic on canvas in my studio.

I enjoy the smooth green, with the variations of blues, ochres and siennas,

with a hint of red.

Welcome Home at Scan Design

I am a participant in the "3rd Annual Fall In Furniture Love Art Contest"

a Scan Design  event and competition.

I created this painting "Welcome Home"

 in acrylic on a 20" x 16"  gallery wrapped canvas.

I will receive more info from them on details but for now I am told

they will have the work up at the Altamonte Springs Florida

 Showroom on March 1,

and the it will be at the Kirkman Rd., Orlando Florida Showroom,

where they will have an opening the second week of March.

I will keep you posted.

The Second Escape

This commission "The Second Escape" was created

when an art collector wanted a piece similar but with

a diiferent mood from "The Escape" (below)

"The Escape" is offered as a print in my Etsy shop.

Do you remember Bobby Goldsboro?

Here is my friend Diane with her husband Bobby and me

 at his opening at the Gallery at Avalon Island in downtown Orlando.

It's been about 15 years since Diane and I used to walk the track together.

You might remember Bobby Goldsboro who's famous for hits songs like "Honey"

Diane shared how she still has a palm tree print of mine in their study

and she felt like it was an omen in their future, as she pointed to

Bobby's palm trees. Amazing work for an unschooled fresh painter of 4 years!

The Artist as Art Collector

I've had my eye on this piece for sometime.

Each time I see it I like it, and soooo I bought it!

 Apocalypse Series: Purple Haze v2 12" x 12" x 1.5"

 © 2009 Christy Sobolewski (Gulfsprite.com)

I just want to chat a little about what makes someone buy a piece of art.

Artists in general might go through a personal battle with what to paint in order to sell.

Asking themselves and others on subject matter, color, style, size, and possible deciding factors.

Paint what's in your heart.

This particular piece meets me at my heartsong space, where subject,color, style

and yes also size and price but topping that list

is that I like the artist, Christy. 

 I met her on twitter. We tweet.

 She ordered a custom Fine Art Bag as a Christmas gift.

As we continued to build a relationship,
it made me want the piece more.

I love the layers and the cracks.

 Could you guess that one of her tools in making this piece is a discarded credit card?

And there is something harsh and cold about the way the paint goes down when you are applying it with a credit card. That combined with the bright colors and the subject gives me a nice sense of contrast or juxtaposition (I love finding ways to use that word). Christy Sobolewski

see I knew you'd like her too..she was raised on a sailboat until school age.

 how cool is that!

.find more of her world here at

Gulfsprite.com

Find my Sketchbook in Brooklyn New York

The Sketchbook Project

Friday, February 18th 8:00-11:00pm (with a Q&A session from 7:00-8:00pm)

Saturday, February 19th 8:00-11:00pm

Sunday, February 20th 12:00-2:00pm


303 Grand St Brooklyn, NY 11211

We’re scared of color. Because that takes decision

Melissa aka Windspirit Girl was so inspired by my artwork titled
"The Engagement" that she wrote

"Our Story, or Meditation on Gray and Light"

"We’re scared of color. Because that takes decision."
- Melissa D. Johnston

I speak in a visual language,
I ask that you click on the above link
and savor her work as a wordsmith.

3 Love Story pieces for one collector

I am pleased to give you a view of these three pieces grouped together.

These were created from a specifically shared love story

of the art collector who commissioned them.

(L "Lavender Rain" T "Love Tower" B "Tapestry of Love" )

My Space

This is one of the spots where I work from...

I write most of my posts here, tweet and facebook,

do graphic design, watch Ellen, and email and you get the picture...

Lavender Rain Love Story

I am glad to be able to share this the third original created

for one art collector in my Love Stories series.

Her two other pieces are Love Tower and Tapestry of Love.

Hidden Love at Gallery 17.92

"Hidden Love" is featured at Gallery 17.92

Winter Park, FL

Rejuvenate at Gallery 17.92

See "Rejuvenate" in the front window of Gallery 17.92 Winter Park FL.

Art House Sketchbook Opening

Just had to share this photo of the exhibit from last year!
I have a sketchbook in this cool exhibit!
The Art House
1st Opening in NY
February 19 - 21, 2010
303 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211

They have some wonderful shots of their openings and artworks on their site. I recommend going to their site and becoming a facebook fan to see more images and be a part of the excitement! http://www.arthousecoop.com/

Want to Win all Of THIS on Valentine's Day?

I often brag on my Unique Women In Business group

and here's another reason why!

Go to the UWIB blog

http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com/2010/02/feel-love-uwib-giveaway.html

and you could be eligible to win all of this!

Including my newest Tapestry of Love print!

Unforgettable Beadwork

photo courtesy of Cheri

Cheri "From Out of the Cracks" creates unique handcrafted jewelry art that sparks the spirit! She lives in Minnesota where the colorful four seasons inspire her all year round. Cheri believes every piece of work has a voice of its own...she just gives it a stage. She loves to bead and to create. Just like me, creating art makes her happy and inspires her to keep creating. I often share my belief that we inspire one another and I am thrilled to share this experience with you. Cheri purchased a print of The Unforgettable Walk inspired to create the incredible beaded piece above. She talks about it on her blog.
http://fromoutofthecracks.blogspot.com/2010/02/inspired-by-art.html

I am honored by her work. I flash back and forth between her work and mine seeing the patterns flowers and colors. I am in awe. This is WAY too cool!!

The Unforgettable Walk available in my Etsy Shop