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



Welcome Spring!

Welcome Spring!!

Spring has finally appeared on the calendar, just not necessarily in your neck of the woods friends. Here in sunny Florida we’re enjoying a beautiful start to the season and art shows and exhibits are in full swing. My show at the Highlands Museum of the Arts in Sebring, FL is winding down to a close on March 29. I don’t have another show planned till November this year which leaves lots of time to create new work.

I’ve been painting away on smaller works the past couple months using an oil and cold wax method and really loving the results. These paintings are created by applying many layers oil paint mixed with a cold wax medium (made with bees wax) and then removing some of the layers to reveal the underlying paint layers. It’s kind of like excavating a painting to find its history.

Here are just a few of the new paintings created with this method.

There is a certain luminosity with the oil paints that I don’t find with acrylics. Acrylics are still my go to for painting, but it’s great to have a second set of tools in my tool box.

If you’d like more information on these paintings, or any of my others, I invite you to visit my website. And, don’t forget I offer complimentary US shipping and convenient payment plans can be set up anytime. I love to make it easy for my art to find their forever homes.

Thank you for your continued support friends. If you know of someone who might enjoy my artwork, I would be honored if you shared this blog with them. And, if your friend makes a purchase from your referral, there will be a little something in it for you!!

May 2019 continue to brighten your lives with color.

Your artist friend, Mary

Do You Love Fashion?

Do You Love Fashion?

I have always loved fashion, but not in the way you might think. I've never been one for the latest fashion trends as trends are just that, they all go away ultimately.  One of the things I enjoyed most about leaving the corporate world after 30 years was the ability to finally dress like I really wanted. Simple but stylish, easy and comfortable style. No more suits and heels for this girl. It was so liberating and was a better fit for my personal style.

I am so excited to create a fashion line for VIDA. Their fashion line consists of clothing I actually enjoy wearing. And, even if you still have to wear a suit to the office, one of my tops under a jacket works beautifully.

If you haven't seen my fashion line, I invite you to visit now as everything is 25% off with FREE SHIPPING till 8/31/17. Don't miss out on the savings my friends. Just click the photo below to visit my shop. Enter code:sunshine25 at check out to take advantage of the savings!!

I am very proud of my fashion line with VIDA. All products are produced upon order and designed and custom printed from my original artwork. You'll find tops, scarves, wraps, leather bags, jewelry and more. Choose your favorite artwork and then find it in my fashion line. This is truly wearable art.

Celestial 2 Modal Scarf by Mary Mirabal

Thank you so much for being one of my art collectors or fans of my art. I hope you will enjoy my wearable art line just as much. I'd love to know what you think about my VIDA designs. And, please feel free to share this with your art loving friends. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful upcoming Labor Day holiday. I hope you'll enjoy this time with family and friends.  Your artist friend, Mary

“The joy of dressing is an art.”

— John Galliano

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