La Mariposa-White Ginger

The White Mariposa, Butterfly Jasmine or White Ginger (Hedychium Coronarium Koenig). An endemic jasmine species used by the Cuban women in the wars of independence to pass messages to the battlefields. It symbolizes purity, rebelliousness and independence. It's a native to tropical Asia but it is loved in Cuba for its wonderful fragrance, beauty and its resemblance to a butterfly. Hence it's name in Spanish, "la mariposa".

Size: 5x7
Media: Oils

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White Ginger Mariposa Original Oil

Copyright 2009 Maria Soto Robbins

This is a White Mariposa, Butterfly Jasmine or White Ginger (Hedychium Coronarium Koenig). An endemic jasmine species used by the Cuban women in the wars of independence to pass messages to the battlefields. It symbolizes purity, rebelliousness and independence. It's a native to tropical Asia but it is loved in Cuba for its wonderful fragrance, beauty and its resemblance to a butterfly. Hence it's name in Spanish, "la mariposa".

Dimension: 5x7 inches gessoed canvas panel

Media: Oils

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

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"Anonymous", aka Maggie! Congratulations, Maggie, you're the random winner of "La Mariposa" original oil painting. If you email me at msr107@gmail.com with your full name and address, I'll get that painting right out to you.

Thanks to everyone who entered this month's giveaway and leaving such nice comments! They were delightful to read.

Mariposa Original Oil Painting

Mother’s Day is May 10th! Here is this month's GIVEAWAY:

My mom was the first “artist” I ever met and the one that has left the most lasting impression. I learned so much from her but most important, how to love life, have fun and not to worry about being “perfect”. I learned a lot from her! She was my best friend and most influential teacher.

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to give away one of my paintings. “La Mariposa” Original Oil Painting by me. Read why this flower is called the “butterfly” here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22095932

The drawing will be May 12. So please follow the straightforward rules below! Good Luck!

Mandatory: Check out my etsy shop http://www.artbymsr.etsy.com/ and let me know your favorite artwork. Come back here and fill out the Comment section of this post.

Want more entries? Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/msotorobbins and again, let me know in the Comments Section below this post.
Make sure I have some way to contact you to let you know if you won!
Open to everyone in the continental US over 18 years old.
Drawing May 12...winner announced the next day.