Central Florida Arts and Nature Map on TDAT

Ta Da! I say that as I have been steadily encouraged to create this map by one of my dear twitter friends.

She shared the link to They Draw and Travel  who hosts this incredible unique map contest. I encourage you to take some time to explore the maps on the site. Oh and I would be delighted if you could leave a comment on my page there. Now back to my map here. Yes I know there are not any roads, but it is still a map with a sense of direction. I started sketching maps of my favorite places, Sedona, Spain, Maui..but I really have done a lot of tourist activities in those places and I thought I'd make a map with places I like here where I live.

Orlando Museum of Art - I went there today, I saw an interesting exhibit "Concordance" by Hasan Elahi and I delivered more of my artsy things for the gift shop .

Blue Bird Bake Shop .. I have had their cupcakes a few times in fact I went there for my Birthday Cupcake ...White chocolate, white frosting...divine.

Maitland Art Center is what I still call it but it has a new name Art and History Museums I have been visiting this place since I moved to Florida. I enjoy the gardens and sculptures in addition to the exhibits. My art is in the gift shop.

I haven't actually done this yet but I want to Paddle Board Orlando. I wonder if it goes by the

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden ...I know when I took the Winter Park Boast Tour it went by the garden.

One of my Favorite NEW Restaurants is in downtown Orlando  The Rusty Spoon .

A few years ago I had an exhibit at Dandelion Communitea Cafe and I so enjoy their menu, in fact I have decided to cross promote with them on their new tumblers (if u get one you could win art by me)

City Arts Factory in the heart of downtown Orlando ....the beating heart of art

There's lots to do here in Central Florida with a few of my favorite art spots Gallery 1792, The Gallery at Avalon Island, Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery , Museum of Florida Art,

gardens Leu Gardens and so many other art and nature spots in the vicinity of the ones mentioned. One day my good friend Holly took me on a little tour in her area and I added it to the map as I think you will enjoy it too Merritt Island State Park and Cocoa Village.

Happy Trails!

Melody Makers bidding starts at $50 to Help Fund Dr. Phillips Center

 

I have an opportunity for you to get a piece of my artwork "Melody Makers"
(20" x 16" gallery wrap canvas) at a real deal to help Support the
Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
in Orlando Florida.
Barefoot Spa  is having a silent auction of art donated by local artists.
See more art by other artists here

You can bid on art by phone (407)539-1491

The viewing/bidding will begin on July 1st; the last night to bid will be a party, on July 29th from 6pm-9pm!! 100% of the money raised will be donated to DPAC.

You can view the art-Tues-Sat 12pm-730pm on display and available to bid on at
Barefoot Spa 801 Virginia Orlando FL 32803  (407)539-1491

Fundraiser for Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center

Mockingbird Flies

"Mockingbird Flies" is filled with nature, flowers and a striking mockingbird. The true story here is of a mother's love for her child as she comforts the child through the night seeking solace in the song of the mockingbird in the night air. Very subdued in the top right is a house, outside is a mother holding a child in her arms. Hidden behind the ferns on the right are three mockingbird eggs in a nest, more evident in the photos in progress. Below in the various stages of the work in progress you can see the layers of color and nature building until the final piece above. The very first layer of paint is yellow ochre. Beside the painting in this next photo are some notes shared with me by the person who commissioned the painting. I incorporate colors, stories, and subjects using symbolism to depict the story... this one a love story of a mother's endurance through the night, the cry of the mockingbird with it'swhite stripped wings flying over their garden night after night brings a familiar sense of comfort and unity. There is copper and other metal used in the nest representing the art collector who makes wonderful jewelry.

I love to wear these gorgeous Australian Ruby Red earrings by Wellspring Creations the hero of our story who still awakens in the middle of the night, often inspired to create her work, listening to the Mockingbird's song.  I am not sure why but ever since the first moment I placed these earrings on I call them my energizing empowering earrings...when I wear them I accomplish a lot and feel great!

Wellspring Creations has been gracious to share her journey, I am thankful.

Limited edition prints are now available

"Mockingbird Flies"

Cell Phone Case 360 degrees

 

 

360 degrees meaning here's several views of the Continuum Case on my iphone. I luv it!! I am so thrilled with my art on this case! We can make them for an iphone 4 as shown here, or an ipod touch, blackberry, samsung galaxy, and iphone 3G.The image may show slightly different with different cases. To place an order for one just go here http://www.gallery523.com/cellphonecase.html  A sample image can be viewed after I create a template of your desired image on a phone case. Tough cases are also available.

This is so much fun!!

Sneak Peek at a Painting in Progress for "Dresses"

I am presently working on pieces for upcoming exhibits.

One of which is a group invitational exhibition "Dresses".  The exhibit is from

September 15 - October 5 at Gallery at Avalon Island, in Orlando, Fl. The above painting is one of my acrylics on canvas in progress. I have painted many layers to achieve a feeling of nature and water flowing through the dress in some areas. I have glazed areas with a metallic gold and copper. I draw on the paint with charcoal and india ink to achieve a vintage flowing gown. This dress painting is almost done!

Robin's Art On Cell Phone Cases

                             "Open Blossoms Case"                                  "Ginger Tea Case"

"Continuum Case"

"Harmony Case"

"Restful Ferns Case"

"Hello Crow Case"

"Bloom Arrival Case"

"Frost Case"

Hooray!! I am so excited to have a new iphone4 and
I am now offering my art on cell phone cases!

Above are some samples of how your iphone cover with my art could look. I have some of these and more available for purchase on my website Art Cell Phone Cases

if you don't see your favorite work of my art on one just ask

New Low Shipping on Selected Pedrero Prints for Great Britain

 

I am excited to share that this giclee print "Thoughts on the Fence"  is one of several giclees which are specially marked for discounted shipping of only £1.91 GBP  within Great Britain only. This is one of several available (listed with links below) that were previously displayed at the Edmunds Gallery in England. There is only one of each of these available at this special shipping price, the regular shipping price is usually over £ 8.

Birds and Berries

Birds with Grapes

Black bird and Berries

Bringin' Home The Beads

Crow on a Branch

Edgar

Elusive

Hello

Interlude

Jackson's Chameleon

Mediteranean Olives

Mystery at Every Turn

No Ordinary Day

Olive Branches

Perseverance

The Spy

Thoughts on the Fence

Welcome Home Chair

Work or Play

Celebrate America

America the beautiful rings true!

I love to travel and see the many diverse places in America.

And what follows are inspired scenes From places like Maui above to

The "Glory of the West" otherwise known as the Grand Canyon

Amish Country

"Ripples in the Pond"

"Chattanooga"

"Distant Showers"

"Cattle Cadence"

"Hay Rolls"

"Ocean Sky"

"Many The Miles"

"Morning Awakening"

It's so much fun to get out there and "Taste America" and have a little fun!

Abundant Thanks

Reflecting on "Abundant Thanks" a new print in my Etsy Shop

I am one of those types of people who are nourished by creativity and productivity.  I have come to realize that there are many who share this similarity. I interact with them in both social media and the "real world". Actually both are very real worlds, the online relationships aren't virtual to me, they are substantial. As we all know one invests time in things and relationships that interest them. I enjoy meeting people and getting to know them via snm. In fact so much that I follow over 13000 people on twitter. Just this week my followers number hit over 12000. What fun! I was thrilled and how rightly so to have @imperfectwomen as my 12000th follower!  I had not known of their site until they followed me. I went to their website and blog ImperfectWomen.com , then I "liked" them on facebook. I think you'll like them too!   We are already chatting it up on twitter and now we are new friends!

I am filled with abundant thanks for all of these wonderful  flourishing relationships. I adore my UWIBs! (Unique Women in Business). I am having fun joining in on many of the Designers twitter chats too! Oh and Alyson Stanfield (Artbiz Coach) has a new book club going, where we are all reading Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter. I started it and love Patricia Albers style of writing!    

Last year I met Jenipher via an Etsy local group event. We met in person again when we both qualified for 2011 United Arts Grants. I needed an assistant and she is perfect! Our working together gives both of us time to share our talents and business. Here's a day when I shared a How To on my resist technique; Jen and her finished piece.

Her pieces are uplifting and fun!

http://www.cherryrunway.com/