So many things to be grateful for this month (unless you live in FL like me). Cooler temps, changing leaves, football season, PUMPKINS, bonfires, hayrides, corn mazes, apple cider, fall festivals, hot chocolate and sweater weather. I could on and on friends, and I know you can think of many more.

This month as mentioned in my earlier posts I'm rolling out "Steal of the Month". Basically this is where once a month I will select a painting and offer it up for you to bid on. It is a fabulous way to start an art collection, or add to an existing one. And, you will snag an original piece of my art at a fraction of the retail price.

This month I'm actually offering two paintings (a diptych) full of charm and color. For more details on how the steal works, simply click here to visit my "Steal of the Month" page.

Mary's Garden, acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

These paintings are great for collecting or gift giving with the holidays approaching. Each month at the beginning of the month there will be a new original painting offered. Be sure to stay in touch so you don't miss out on the fun.

I'm working on a new series of butterfly paintings this week. One is complete and the other should be ready tomorrow. I love butterflies so they're a subject I've wanted to paint for some time now. I hope you will enjoy them.

Butterfly Blue, 12" x 12" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

The butterfly series make lovely throw pillows don't you think? The pillows come in several sizes and many, many designs through my Fine Art America shop. Simply click the pillow photo to visit my shop.

Thank you friends for stopping by to visit my blog. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you here. If you like my art, please do share my site with a friend. Wishing you a wonderful start to a beautiful month.

Blessings, Mary

“There is a harmony
In autumn, and a lustre in its sky...”

— Percy Bysshe Shelley

With just over a couple weeks left until the "unofficial" end of summer, the stores are already parading fall decorations and children are headed back to school. How did summer go by so fast? Living in Florida, it's pretty much summer most of the year. If you'd like to experience that feeling in your home, you might enjoy this triptych entitled "Sun, Sand and Sea glass". Perfect for that year round beach feeling.

Sun, Sand and Sea Glass  (triptych) acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas — Sun, Sand and Sea Glass (triptych) acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Another way to preserve summer is with another triptych just finished this week, "Daisies" designed with three 5" x 7" panels, with the petals continuing on the sides.

Daisies triptych on gallery wrapped canvas

I'm a nut for beautiful calendars to help keep track of the days. I've created one for 2016 featuring my art work. Available in three sizes it also makes a lovely gift. It's available through my Zazzle shop. Simply click the photo below to visit my shop for more information on this calendar and my other Zazzle products.

And finally, just had to show you some of my newest pillow designs. They are my most popular product with my collectors.

Follow Mary Mirabal Art's board Pillows by Mary Mirabal on Pinterest.

It's been another busy week preparing for upcoming shows, creating new art and ordering product for fall and holiday markets. I'm blessed to have so many wonderful fans and I thank you all for your support. I'll be posting an event schedule soon, so if you're in the area I'd love for you to stop by one of the shows and say hello.

Have a wonderful weekend to come. Have fun and be safe.

Blessings, Mary

“To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.”

— William Blake