Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

August is my least favorite month of the year. It’s the hottest and wettest month here in Florida. I don’t tolerate heat as well as I’ve gotten older. That is why I started spending part of the summer months in Santa Fe, NM. At 7,000 feet elevation with low humidity, Northern New Mexico is a great place to ride out summer.

I was lucky to spend the month of July in my happy place. I’d normally be there May through July, but with the current world situation it was not possible. But those brief days were just what I needed to recharge my soul. I’d been feeling a bit lost and scattered prior to this trip. Cancelled art exhibits, galleries closed or barely open and just general fear of the unknown have been difficult on my creative heart.

We spent most of our time taking day trips to explore the magical landscapes of the state. This meant lots of photos taken for use in future artwork. I even managed to crank out three small paintings while I was in Santa Fe. These are quick shots of the oil pastel paintings done in Santa Fe. I’ll be adding them to my website soon. Just need to get their camera ready shots done. In the meantime, please message me if you see one that speaks to you and I’m happy to hold it for you.

Oil pastel, 8 x 10 inches on paper

Oil pastel, 8 x 10 inches on paper

Oil pastel, 8 x 10 inches on paper

With school resuming and people going back to work, masks are important for everyone. I do have masks designed with my artwork through my Fine Art America shop. They’ve been getting great reviews from my collectors. To view my selection, simply click the image below.

Face masks by Mary Mirabal

It usually takes me a couple weeks to get back to normal after being gone. My cats missed me tremendously so they’ve required extra attention. I finally unpacked and got the house back in order. Now it’s time to get busy creating some new art. It’s a great time to add new art to your home. All orders ship free to you and I offer convenient, flexible payment plans.

Thank you so much for being fans, patrons and collectors of my art. Your support means the world to me, and I wouldn’t be here without your support.

Blessings from your artist friend, Mary



Hopeful Art in Quarantine

Hopeful Art in Quarantine

Peonies in Pink, oil and wax on paper

Hello friends. Hoping you and yours are coping as well as you can during this trying time in our global situation. I admit that this self-isolation routine has been hard for me. I am blessed to have my studio at home to paint, but find it’s sometimes difficult to find the motivation to paint. But I believe that art heals, and brings hope and joy. That is why I paint.

Here are a few of the new paintings I’ve done during this time of quarantine. These are smaller works on paper that are not only affordable, but a great way to start or add to your art collection. I hope you will enjoy them. You can click on the image for more info on each artwork.

Castles in the Air, oil and wax on art board

Fade to Blue, oil and wax on art board

To view all my available artwork online, simply click the gallery link below. Complimentary US shipping is always included, and flexible payment plans are available. Just message me to discuss.

My annual trip to Santa Fe has been postponed due to the Corona virus. I’m very sad to have had to cancel my trip, but New Mexico is suffering the same way the rest of the country is. All the galleries, shops and museums are closed and the summer festivals cancelled. I’m hoping to go back there as soon as it’s safe to travel. As many of you know, Northern New Mexico is the inspiration for my artwork.

Our new normal has yet to be determined, but in the meantime it’s important to remain positive and take all the necessary precautions you can to keep you and your family safe. We are following self isolation and social distancing ourselves.

I’m happy to say that Fine Art America has made cloth masks available with my artwork. Here are just a few samples of the masks you can select from. If you have a favorite artwork, but don’t see a mask simply let me know and I can create one for you. Click on the images below for more details on these masks.

Face masks by Mary Mirabal Art

Thank you so much for being fans, patrons and collectors of my art. Your support means the world to me, and I wouldn’t be here without your support.

Blessings from your artist friend, Mary

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.”

— Marcus Aurelius⠀

Spring Has Arrived

Spring Has Arrived

It looks like Punxsutawney Phil was correct this year and Spring has arrived early, at least here in Florida. Flowers and trees are blooming and my heart has turned to a lighter color palette. While I haven’t fully embraced green, it has started to make small appearances in my new art. Here are some new works in progress using a Spring like palette.

Oil and cold wax - work in progress

A happy accident resulted in my discovering a fabulous shade of turquoise blue. The kind that reminds me so much of my turquoise jewelry with its beautiful matrix marks. The matrix is formed by the thin veins of the host stone. These veins interweave throughout the stone, creating a unique pattern which contrasts with the blues, greens, earthy browns, rust, and black coloration. The first few paintings done with this new palette have sold, but I’ll be creating more very soon.

This sweet mini 6 x 6 inches painting was created using the new turquoise blues. I’ll be adding more of these sweet minis and larger pieces to my website soon.

Simple Joys, oil and cold wax on panel

Different shades of blue with this new painting...Footprints in the Sand.

12 x 12 inches | oil and wax on panel | framed

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Footprints in the Sand

I’ll be heading back to Santa Fe, New Mexico at the beginning of May for my annual summer stay. I’m looking forward to seeing that brilliant blue sky, adobe architecture and all the fabulous art galleries. I’m very honored to be represented in Santa Fe by Hat Ranch Gallery and Turquoise Butterfly Gallery. Each year brings new inspiration and new direction in my work.

You can always find my available artwork on my online gallery. Don’t forget that I offer complimentary US shipping and flexible payment plans. If you’re in the Tampa area, stop by Dwell Home to see some of my art. Dwell is a new home decor and styling shop that proudly supports local Tampa artists.

Thank you so much for being fans, patrons and collectors of my art. Your support means the world to me, and I wouldn’t be here without your support.

Blessings from your artist friend, Mary

“Magic is seeing wonder in nature’s every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.”

— Ama H.Vanniarachchy