Bathing Geisha

Do women of other cultures whose roles are more circumscribed by society have closer bonds with one another, richer inner lives, and more security in knowing where they belong and what they can expect out of life and each other? 
In this picture, the geisha come together to share stories and intimate conversations.  They share each others’ cleansing  water too because [...]

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

This is a reminder of the miracle of creation.  This piece is currently available as a print form:

Spirits of Autumn

Spirits of Autumn by Marcella Paliekara

We here in Wisconsin have had a rather cool July, and at times I’ve felt as though it was already Autumn.  I have spied a few golden leaves , flakes of tomorrow, hidden among the green, and sometimes the insects have made their buzzing sounds just a little too early in [...]

Sisters

Sisters 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 oil pastel

This piece was inspired by two girls I saw waiting for a bus in India.  They had that innocent, shy, protective demeanor that you don’t see much here at all.  I caught my imagination because it reminded me of myself and my sisters in pictures form my childhood.

Domus Aurea

Domus Arurea 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 oil pastel
 
Award winning oil pastel

Domus Aurea
 
Womb of pure peace,
Within your walls
Silence speaks.
Quietly, quietly
He waits behind those
Ancient gilded doors.
 
House of molten gold,
Within your walls
Love unfolds.
Softly, softly
You beckon me
To rise and come home.
 
©  2007 Marcella Paliekara
 
Would  you like a copy of this beautiful and mysterious image of [...]

In Heaven As It Is On Earth

This is the last of my interpretations of my computer art, so far.  There will be more later.  The one on the left is my acrylic and the one on the right is the computer image.
I ended up calling this piece,In Heaven As It It On Earth.
“The world of reality has its limits; the world [...]

From Computer to Acrylic

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here again is a computer image and then my acrylic interpretation of that image.  It is interesting how sometimes a totally different mood arises out of the creative process even when you are working with the same image.  When I work with my art I feel like a child.
“Every child is an artist.  the problem [...]

Acrylic Interpretation of Computer Generated Art

The piece on the left is an acrylic painting I did of my computer art on the right.  It was amazing to be able to work this way.  By creating a piece of art on the computer first, I enjoy a freedom I couldn’t find in any other way.  The picture of my acrylic piece was [...]

What have I been doing?

For the past three weeks I have been feverishly preparing for my exhibit that opened today.  It was my first solo exhibit, and what a lot of work for a not so young artist.  Anyway…..  I did it, and I am thrilled and exhausted.
I have knew items to post.  I have taken some of the [...]

Worlds Come Together

Worlds Come Together by Marcella Paliekara

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.
C.G. Jung