Without Hesitation for the New Year

“Without Hesitation” 30x24” acrylic on canvas ©RobinMariaPedrero And we welcome 2021 without hesitation, we welcome new beginnings, a fresh start, and distance from the past year all at the stroke of midnight. Many seeking life as it used to be for the new year. Unlike Cinderella who at midnight lost her magical attire, and back to her rags, her unwanted past, I think we want more than what we once had precovid. We now have a deeper appreciation for what we took for granted. We seek new ways in looking for opportunities to build better lives. Without hesitation we move forward, the world spinning into the unknown 2021 ever so hopeful. Faith, my word for 2021, also breaks down in definition to Trust and Confidence. So my wish for all of us for 2021 being renewed with good lives, without hesitation moving forward in faith, trusting and confident.

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Rivers of Thought

Each morning I take time to pray and meditate. Sometimes the experience is crystal clear and uninterrupted by sounds, movement, or intrusive thoughts. But when the distractions occur there are ways to maneuver in thoughts. It is possible to journal prior to your prayer mediation to purge and let it all out or the opposite could occur and the journaling floods you with a river of thoughts. I refocus by focusing on my breath. Breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth, long slow breaths. I allow the thoughts to appear then let them float so there are rivers of thoughts, hence the title of my painting. “Rivers of Thought”

“Rivers of Thought” 9x12 original on art board. This small painting is peaceful and the colors and movement are soothing.

“Rivers of Thought” 9x12 original on art board. This small painting is peaceful and the colors and movement are soothing.

A Simple Question

Framed abstract collage art, “Simple Question”

“I want to take all our best moments, put them in a jar, and take them out like cookies and savor each one of them forever.”
Crystal Woods

This collage and acrylic original has bits of sentimental ephemera. Pieces torn from the lovely stationery notes from my great aunt. You’ll get a kick out of what we called her. Aunt Topsy! My dad gave her that name when he was a young boy based on a haircut that he thought looked like a top. The name stuck and we all called her by her nickname. Also within this piece are drawings of a snake I created in the 90’s that I tore up. The lined torn paper is even older from art 101 at St. Bernard high school. I am curious despite having no sentimental attachment what the attraction will be to the collector who selects this framed original. Listed on my website under abstract and includes the frame see here

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New Nature series original

Yes, I have a few styles, just the way musicians have crossed over into other musical genres. My art styles include nature paintings and abstracts. I create whimsical nature works of art, both loose and detailed landscapes, abstract and whimsical still lifes, realistic and painterly portraits, and designs. Yes, that is a lot of different styles. I enjoy all of them too. When you go to my portfolio you will see several. As you explore my archives by years you can see several series and styles emerging. I believe it is important for an artist to grow, and for the work to evolve.
Here is this week’s nature piece, “Wren Song Two” 10x 10 on canvas
It is a joy bringer!

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5x5 Copper Series

These pieces can be installed on a wall or juxtaposed on a shelf. These are fun 5x5 original art paintings.
My initial destination of these was for an exhibition that was canceled. So now I have them here on my website under ABSTRACTS. These would look great installed vertically in a narrow space too. There’s so many ways to display these works of art.
Copper is a conduit and has some wonderful symbolism. I have been very drawn to it this year.
Oh the titles are fun too!!

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Pair of Blue Abstract Works

Creating in pairs is great for decorating. They can work directly together, on either side of the bed in bedrooms, on the walls on each side of a fireplace, in a variety of areas. The pieces can be installed side by side, or one higher than the other, or vertical one above the other. The stunning example below has been created using a few apps. The blues are rich, royal, and a bit moody. The original art is not actually this large, however, I enlarged them for effect in this vignette.

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Although I am selective about commission works I can create a wonderful set of works of art that will work in your colors and theme for your space. Contact me if interested.

Pear Series

My husband was so darling. He came back hunter and gatherer from the grocery store declaring look what I got you! Just like the tree we used to have! He was so excited. I smiled as I know he didn’t know because he doesn’t eat pears nor peaches which is what the tree I dearly enjoyed had been. I did rejoice however because in my mind my husband came back from the store with a perfect model with a stem and all! So yes the pear went directly to my studio. And I began creating works of art. Almost obsessively.

This was the first

Then I kept going… for a few days while the pear still maintained its health.

And lastly a modern striking piece. Aren’t these fun? Do you have a fav?

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Dancing on Balconies

I am a romantic at heart. Caught up in travel images from a lifetime of reading books, magazines and of course now pinterest and Instagram. The times I have been in Italy and Spain I often looked up to the balconies making stories. Most recently the flood of images from Italy brought this symbolic abstract to canvas as I explored the voices, the people, the dancers, the lovers, the families all reaching out from their balconies. I hope you enjoy this painting. Dancing On Balconies

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imPRESS Exhibition of monotypes and collagraphs

The process of creating monotypes and collagraphs is interesting. I used oil and acrylic paint on glass to create these. Collagraph refers to a combination of relief and print made on any flat surface using different textures. Usually, it is done by inking a plate with intaglio ink using a paintbrush, roller or some combination.  A Monotype is a single print taken from a design created in oil paint or printing ink on glass or metal Would you like to know more about it?

These are 4 pieces, monotypes and collagraphs I have on exhibition in “imPRESS” which is an exclusively printmaking exhibition. All forms of printmaking, including woodcut relief, lithography, intaglio, collagraphs, etc.

Location: Frisco Art Gallery, Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX

Gallery hours: Tues – Thurs, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m Fri. & Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. closed

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I recently had fun in Denver creating prints using a gelli plate. Here’s a book that shows how to do those Monotypes