1304. Nice and Cozy Evening

“1304. Nice and Cozy Evening” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

The Mendocino Coast, California. 

This is my favorite time: watching the waves arrive and recede as the sun dips below the horizon in a gentle wash of color. 

I feel my body and soul being cleansed, and it’s wonderful to envision the happiness tomorrow will bring.

Sweet evening to you.

#www.mariko-irie.com #oilpainting # mendocino #naturelover #artlover #california #art #fineart #californiaartgallery #northcoastartists.o

1289. Idyllic Beach

“1289. Idllic Beach” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

This location is in the southern part of MacKerricher State Park, California, very near the town of Fort Bragg.

I’ve been to this beach many times, and it’s rare to see other people. It’s a wonderful place to meditate and connect with yourself. You probably won’t have cell phone reception here, which is perfect for taking a break from devices. Listen to the waves and birds, and feel the Earth’s vibration with deep breaths. You might just find the answers you’re looking for.

“1289. Idllic Beach” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

1248. Finding Our Peace

We felt our world got in a vortex of chaos from covid 19, big fires, drought, then floods and economic fluctuations.

These dramatic events can lead to anxiety.

Stop thinking in that direction.


“1248. Finding Our Peace” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

Go to a beach, a forest, somewhere you find yourself in nature.

Sooth yourself and feel peace and safety.

Your peace of mind and happy feelings are contagious to your friends, family and surroundings.

Vibrations, photons can make our world a beautiful and happy place for tomorrow.

This is my belief, that is the way I paint.

If you would like to know my journey according to my paintings, please visit my blog here.

I just updated “my show 2023” at http://www.mariko-irie.com/Show%202023.html.

Now I started to write blog again.

I will be at the Northcoast Artists Gallery all day July 7th from 11am to 5pm and after 5pm for my show reception, please join us.

We set up my show on July 4th. 

It looks very peaceful and cheerful.

Show date: July 5 – 31, 2023

First Friday Artist Reception : July 7, 5-8pm

Place : Northcoast Artists Gallery

362 N. Main St. Fort Bragg CA 95437

707-964-8266

Also I will be at the gallery July 31, 11am – 5pm.

Hope to see your smile at my show😊💞.

Have a wonderful and happy summer,

Mariko

www.mariko-irie.com

1187. Evening Symphony

Oil painting on 6” X 12” Gessoed panel

By Mariko Irie

“1187. Evening Symphony” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Mendocino Coast, Fort Bragg, CA.

It was on a way home, I saw this beautiful light, clouds, waves.

I stared at this view, as if a symphony of color and light movement.

More information, please visit http://www.mariko-irie.com/eveningsymphony.html

#oilpainting #seascape #Fort Bragg ca #Mendocino Coast ca #ocean lovers #www.mariko-irie.com #www.marikoirie.com#naturelover #art lover #california #art #fineart #californiaartgallery #northcoastartists.org

1185. Sparkling Morning 

“1185. Sparkling Morning  (at Seaside Beach) Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is Seaside Beach, Mendocino Coast, CA. 

It’s a little North of Fort Bragg. The parking lot is along Highway 1 and the beach.

It was a fabulous morning, all was sparkling.

Walking in a fresh air is precious.

It makes my heart warm and body skip with joy.

Happy morning😊💞,

Mariko

1134. Rain and Sunset

This year Winesong stuff decided to give artists 4” x 4” panels centered on 5” x 5” panels to paint. They are going to make posters from these paintings for a Winesong event.

I have never painted oil paintings on such a small surface, nor on glued a double panel.

After I painted a rainy day ocean scene, I was not sure how to paint the border of the surrounding larger back ground panel.

I stared the painting, then I imagined all day long when we got rain, then suddenly the sky opened up to a beautiful sunset. Wouldn’t it be marvelous?

Here is, “Rain and Sunset”.

I know we are eager to have rain now.

2021 Winesong Box

I painted a Winesong Box this year.

Winesong is the annual event for Benefiting the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation: https://winesong.org/

This box is well made. I love the grain of the wood, so I designed the image to show wood in my painting.

I’m very satisfied with this design and painting.

Very good energy from waves in the morning light.

I put a small sea shell and shadow in the open space.

What do you think?

They are going to put bottled wine in this box and do auction during the event.