Category: A Life of Art Blog

“The Edge of the Universe Necklace” available now on Etsy.com

“The Edge of the Universe” Pendant on Etsy (c) Marika Reinke 2015

When I painted this, I based it off a picture of a galaxy I have pinned on my “Color Schemes” Pinterest board. I wanted pinks, rich purples, blues and some white blasts of light but not a literal translation of the photo. The final doesn’t look like the galaxy, it was never my intent to end there, only to start there.

As I worked on it, I added the white gouache to the wet colors and watched the white expand and speckle the painting. It was amazing. It looked almost exactly like the galaxy, but I didn’t do it, the water did it (I swear it!).

There is mystery everywhere but also order. I love chaos theory.

This necklace is a reminder that living in that mystery, accepting the chaotic order and creativity of the universe and being inspired and engaged there is a worthy life purpose.

This one has been sold. But I’ve listed a couple others left over from my Art in the Park debut on my Etsy shop for $40 plus free shipping.

CONTACT ME

I will collaborate with you to make a personalized custom pendant for $50. They are a great gift with a special message. I also personally make pendants from any of my paintings for $40. Send me a message for details.

marika@marikareinke.com

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A Healing Place

A Healing Place (c) Marika Reinke 2015

Story

Go back to the place, before pain, before the known and learned. To time travel to that feeling and heal there, in the healing place.

Watercolor 12″ x 9″

This is a small painting I did for a client of her Healing Place. The final version will be 24″ x 18″.

To Buy

This painting will be available to buy at Art in the Park in South Lake Union tomorrow May 7th, 2015 from 11-6. $135 add $35 with frame.

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Art in the Park Today

All set up without any broken glass. Success!

Warm and beautiful day. No rain. Success!

I'll be here from 11-6 at South Lake Union in front of MOHAI with other friendly and talented artisans.

See you soon!

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Climbers

Climbers (c) Marika Reinke 2015

Story

How to describe the climbers’ magic? To persevere, to embrace challenge, to un-puzzle rock, to conquer fear and reach uncatchable vistas and beauty. Adventurers who explore their inner-life landscape with earth’s stone-maps. An ultimate union.

Watercolor 7″ x 12″

To Buy

This painting will be available to buy at Art in the Park in South Lake Union May 7th, 2015 from 11-6 with a frame. $100

climbers in frame

9′ x 12″ prints will be available. I will be able to customize the background and highlight with gold, silver and iridescent colors for $45

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If Gems Speak

A big day tomorrow! 11-6 at South Lake Union! I’ve been busy today and still have a few things to knock off the list in preparation. There is so much to do my head is spinning.

By request, a preview of the stories these little gems will tell are below. They are $40 each and I do take custom orders for $55.

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Night Descending

Night Descending (c) Marika Reinke 2015

Story

Night descends like waves; a silent, soothing blanket. The soft wind-kiss of the world tucking in.

Watercolor 6″ x 4″

To Buy

This painting will be available to buy at Art in the Park in South Lake Union tomorrow May 7th, 2015 from 11-6 with a frame. $65

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Jewels and Metaphors

Thought slivers captured.

watercolor 1 3/4″ x 3/4″ and 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″

I’ll be selling these pendants (and a few more In progress) as necklaces at Art in the Park on Thursday, May 7th from 11-6 at South Lake Union Park.

Each one tells a story that will unfold there.

A Dead Plant is a Reminder

Today, I found my almost-6-year-old son on this ledge worriedly kneeling over a plant. He turned to me and pointed at it.

“What happened?” He asked.

“It’s dead. Daddy killed it.” I said. I’m sorry Dad. It was a flippant response. Dad has an amazing green thumb. This spot has been a difficult gardening space and the plant has been dead for 6 months easily, probably longer.

I did not expect my son’s response.

Daire choked up and fought his tears from spilling over. He wiped them away, trying not to let me see.

He has teared up like this before. Recently, I described Mt St Helens eruption. We watched a short video and his tears let loose as he learned 57 people died, all the animals gone and the trees completely blasted down. The story hurt him the way it hurt the earth.

It concerns me that he doesn’t want me to see the tears. I gave him a kiss and told him that I loved how much he cares. He leaned over and hugged me, a wonderful vulnerable moment shared openly.

“Do you know what happens when we die?” I asked.

He shook his head.

“We become a part of the world around us. When I die I will become a part of you, and Dana and your favorite places on the earth.”

He nodded, thinking.

“I don’t think it happens that way.” He said finally.

“What happens?”

“I think we get old and then we die, then we are born again.” He nodded firmly, very confident.

“Yes. I believe that happens too. We become new beings.” I paused. “Is that sad or scary?”

He was still fighting his tears but he said “No.” Nothing more.

But it is change. Monumental, unstoppable, life-altering change.

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Costa Rica Heat

Costa Rica Heat (c) Marika Reinke 2015

Story

Closed eyes in the tropical heat see colors that transform. Surrounded, you must wear them as they alter your perspective.

Watercolor 12″ x 9″

In The News

This painting was featured by the Northwest Art Alliance in May 2015.

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Costa Rica Heat from Marika Reinke
Original SOLD
Limited Edition Print $45 – takes up to a week to ship. I will order and customize in silver, gold and iridescent paint.
Pack of 10 5″ x 7″ Art Cards: $35 – takes up to 2 weeks to order and ship

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seaprints

seaprints (c) Marika Reinke 2015

Story

The sea is a literary being. It’s waves finger the sand with hieroglyphs and symbols leaving a puzzle of stories. We have slight moments to code-cipher that which we can’t know with any sense but the heart.

Watercolor 10″ x 7″

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