Happy Holidays!!!!

THANK YOU FRIENDS FOR AN AMAZING YEAR!

What an incredibly wonderful year 2016 has been!!! Never in a million years would I have dreamed I'd be living my life as a full time artist. I took a huge leap of faith starting in 2015 to pursue another life path, something that would speak to my soul. I didn't even know if I could actually paint, but I'd always wanted to try and so I did. After raising my beautiful family while working in the corporate world for 30 years I decided I needed a new "career", one that I actually look forward to each and every day. With the blessing and support of my husband of 37 years I dove in and started painting.

This year I hosted my first solo art show; appeared on a segment of WEDU's ArtsPlus which was picked up nationally as well as an appearance on WTSP Studio 10 Live in Tampa. And, I am so happy to be represented by Woodfield Fine Art Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL and Clayton Gray Home in Tampa, FL.

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for all your wonderful support and encouragement. This wouldn't be possible without you friends. To my collectors I am humbled and honored to have my art in your homes.

I am looking forward to 2017 and the possibilities it holds for us. Dream big my friends.

Wishing you much love, joy and peace this holiday season.

Blessings, Mary

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
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— Charles Dickens

Mary Mirabal Art Goes Live

What an exciting week it's been friends!! I was so honored to be featured on our local WTSP Studio 10 Live morning show this week to talk about how I became a painter and show a few pieces of my art. Most people who know me know I'm NOT a morning person, so to be at the studio dressed, makeup and hair ready by 8 a.m. was my only real challenge. Thank goodness I have a dear friend from high school, Anneliese Meier, who graciously picked me up in her SUV and carted three paintings and three easels to the studio. And, I must also thank my fellow artist friends Elizabeth Fontaine-Barr and Heather Rippert for loaning me their easels. I have the best friends!

Hosts Stephanie Webb and Michael Clayton were delightful and made me feel so at ease from the moment I sat down. Here's the video from the show.

The second awesome thing to happen this week was a feature on my art in Alive TampaBay, an online magazine. Just click the photo below to read the article.

I'm still busy preparing for my first solo show at The Bunker in Tampa, FL. The show runs from September 12 to October 9 with an opening reception on September 15. If you're in the area, please consider this your invitation. It will be a fun evening of art, wine and entertainment.

There are several new artworks in my shop friends. Hope you take a moment to check them out. Here are just a few ....

Thank you to my fans and collectors for all your support. If you are enjoying my art, please share or tell a friend. I would be most grateful.

Wishing you a great August and let's meet up again soon. And remember, I'm on Facebook daily at www.facebook.com/marymirabalart

Blessings to you, Mary

“As long as we dare to dream and don’t get in the way of ourselves, anything is possible—there’s truly no end to where our dreams can take us.”

— Hillary Swank, actress