Category: 2016

Win Win Win

Sometimes thing work out and give back like a perfectly wrapped present.

Over Christmas break the parents and families of La Paz Community School in Costa Rica banned together and fundraised to buy the Wonderland Set I painted from Beachnuts Theater to place on their new Pre-K thru 2nd grade campus.  As a group, they successfully raised the funds and the little theater company that impacted my kids lives so profoundly received  $2000 to further its bootstrap program.  La Paz received the gift of imagination on their campus. My artwork and labor of love received a second life and chance to lighten the day of all those kids in rural Costa Rica. Win. Win. Win.

The little things that happen when love is applied generously. I love it

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Flowers and Mushrooms (c) Marika Reinke 2016

Wonderland is Epically Entertaining

It is not an exaggeration when I say I have been painting, painting and painting for the last few months.  I have been painting inside and outside.  I have had paint all over myself, paint cans, brushes, the living room floor, on old wooden panels, concrete blocks and on canvas.  I have painted so much I can’t use my painting apron and some brushes anymore.

My latest and biggest project has been to paint the full set for the Wonderland musical production for Beach Nuts Theater.  And finally, now that the production is underway, I can share the real work with you here.

The set consists of 22 4 foot x 10 foot panels and about 6-7 weeks worth of solid outdoor work in buggy, muggy and rainy Costa Rica.  I loved every minute of it and mostly I have loved the kids reaction to them.  Those kids put so much energy and love into this epically entertaining production, they deserve every amount of joy I can give them back.

Take a look.

The Real World (c) Marika Reinke 2016
The Real World (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Wonderland (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Wonderland (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Wonderland Trees (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Wonderland Trees (c) Marika Reinke 2016
The Queen of Heart's Castle (c) Marika Reinke 2016
The Queen of Heart’s Castle (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Flowers and Mushrooms (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Flowers and Mushrooms (c) Marika Reinke 2016
The Mad Hatter's House (c) Marika Reinke 2016
The Mad Hatter’s House (c) Marika Reinke 2016
Sunsets and Songs (c) Marika Reinke

Sunsets and Songs

Sunsets and Songs (c) Marika Reinke
Sunsets and Songs (c) Marika Reinke

Here, the sky sips sangria
telling stories in melodies and songs.
We listen with heart, skin, heat
and dance
with her
again.

Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 36”

$950 USD

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The Gift (c) Marika Reinke 2016

The Gift

The Gift (c) Marika Reinke 2016
The Gift (c) Marika Reinke 2016

Silly joy
Sweet tears
Steaming fear
Spitting anger
Deep gratitude
Quietude
We witness The Gift.

Acrylic on Canvas  Diptych 2 x 16” x 20”

$350 USD

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Flowers and Water

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Flowers and Water (c) Marika Reinke 2016

A portrait of the rain

Cannot escape a flower.

Acrylic  16” x 12”

$200

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Currently installed at Sage Brush Art Studio, Brasilito Costa Rica

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Found in the River (c) Marika Reinke

Found in the River

Found in the River (c) Marika Reinke
Found in the River (c) Marika Reinke

 

In a still moment,

a blind hand reaches into the river

to retrieve its sweet vision.

Watercolor 16” x 12”

$150

-SOLD

 

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Still Motion by Marika Reinke 4' x 3' Acrylic Commission

Still Motion

Still Motion
Still Motion (c) Marika Reinke 2016

Still Motion

Ever present movement and complete stillness.

Acrylic on Canvas

36″ x 48″

Marika Reinke

This custom painting was a commission and is installed at a home in Las Catalinas resort at Playa Danta, Costa Rica. 

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My Jungle

My Jungle

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My jungle is not green, Nor any quiet color. My jungle is not silent, Because she squeaks and yawns unlike an ordered universe. My jungle is not still, Its movement flows in winds and rivers. My jungle blooms, and swallows, sighs in heaves, it splatters and disconnects and re-puzzles. She does not know she is a mystery.   She is my jungle.

Watercolor 12” x 16”

Marika Reinke 2016

$150

-SOLD

Currently installed at Sage Brush Art Studio, Brasilito Costa Rica

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Suenos, el Deseo y el Tesoro

Sueños, el Deseo y el Tesoro

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Tension;

boundless dreams and stirring desire.

Breaking;

a thunderous crack of a heart opening.

Transformation;

ever-changing treasure found.

 

Acrylic on Canvas 72” x 54”

(c) Marika Reinke 2016

 

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Currently installed at Sage Brush Art Studio, Brasilito Costa Rica

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Jewels, Dreams and Metaphors

These are beautiful one-of-a-kind original watercolor painting necklaces. They sparkle, a luscious punch of style, like jewels but crafted with iridescent, gold, silver and vivid luxurious pigments. Practically, they are durably sealed to outlast Costa Rican heat and water (please don't put them in the laundry though!). Ultimately, they are meaningful gifts that seal friendship, memories, love and self.

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