Mangoes Original Oil Painting

Copyright 2009 Maria Soto Robbins

This impressionistic painting was done in thick oil impasto with palette knive and brushes and it shows a couple of mangoes with a slice or wedge cut out. I love mangoes. They're a delicious treat!

Lightly damar varnished to protect it from dust and ensure longevity.

Dimension: 8x10 canvas panel

Media: Oils

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Maria Soto Robbins
Miami, Florida

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Mamey Oil Painting

This impressionistic painting was done in thick oil impasto with palette knive and brushes and it shows a "mamey" cut in half. The mamey sapote (Pouteria sapota) is a species of tree that is native to southern Mexico. The tree is cultivated not only in Mexico, but also in Central America, the Caribbean, and South Florida for its fruit, which is commonly eaten in many Latin American countries. It's a very popular fruit in Florida, and the Caribbean islands. The fruit is large, and it's highly esteemed because of it's wonderful, sweet taste. I love mamey shakes (batido de mamey)!

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Coconut & Lime Original Oil Painting

I’m making a coconut flan for a pot luck gathering we’ll be attending on Saturday. This got me thinking about how nutritious the coconut really is. In Cuba, coconut pastelitos, flan, and drinks used to be a staple in the diet. Coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. It’s highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Accoding to The Coconut Research Center the scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."

In homage of the nutritious “coco”, I’m posting my original painting of this tropical fruit.
Oh, if you’d like the recipe that I’ll be making, stay tuned. I’ll be posting it soon.