Art Pendant Giveaway!

Cuban Mariposa

My giveaway is ending in just a few days (this Friday) and it's just a reminder to please join in!  And if you don't want it for yourself, the holidays are right around the corner.  Free gift!


Anyway, this month, I'm giving away a lovely pendant made by my friend Susy of Earthexpressions. It's a beautiful pendant of my original oil painting, "Cuban Mariposa" (butterfly jasmine or hedychium coronarium). She decoupaged a recycled glass tile with a photo print of my painting and made this original, wearable art piece.

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Thank you!

Cuban Tinajon in Courtyard

Copyright 2010 Maria Soto Robbins

Another in a limited series of Cuban tinajon paintings. This one shows a traditional Cuban earthen water jar resting in a Cuban courtyard with some lovely red and pink bougenvilleas nearby. The flowers have a raised, thick, impasto finish.

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

Dimension:8x10 gallery wrapped canvas
Media: Oils

Please click here for information about Cuban Tinajon in Courtyard Oil

Maria Soto Robbins
Miami, Fl

Msr107@gmail.com

The Rhythm of Success by Emilio Estefan

I've truly enjoyed reading Emilio Estefan's book. It's not only a very interesting biography but also his own personal account of how he has succeeded in this country. He shares many of his guiding principles that he feels, have helped him reach success in his own terms. He tells us that certain habits, like being highly organized, and always being prompt, having a positive outlook, devoting yourself to your family, and planning for your future, are paramount to his success.

He explains that if you follow his example, you will have time and energy to come up with great ideas for your life and your business endeavors, what ever they might be. These disciplines, if you will, have helped him succeed in his life and business and served him well and of course, will help anyone who is willing to sacrifice, as he has.

Truly inspiring account for anyone, not only for the recent immigrants but for those who desire to better themselves and who enjoy an interesting story about one of the most successful music industry moguls and his famous and lovely wife, Gloria. Can you tell I loved it?

Tinajones & Red Bougenvillea

Another in a limited series of Cuban tinajon paintings. This one was done in oils with palette knife and brushes and it shows a traditional Cuban earthen water jar used in the province of Camaguey. It's a historical, Cuban tradition of the region. The little red/purple, flowers have a raised, thick, impasto finish. It's almost three dimensional!

Dimension:8x10

Media: Oils

Please check out my ebay auction for Tinajon and Red Bougenvillea

Varadero

Varadero Oil Painting

I love Varadero! Varadero is probably Cuba's most famous beach with more than 12 miles of white sandy seashore. The first tourists visited Varadero as early as the 1870s, and for years it was considered an elite resort. It’s still a must-see for visitors to the island.

Lightly varnished to protect if from dust and ensure longevity.

Dimension: 8x10 inches gallery wrapped canvas
Media: Oils

Visit my Etsy store to purchase Varadero Original Oil Painting