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A JOYFUL, CREATIVE and BOUNTIFUL 2012 !! P R E V I O U S A N N O U N C E M E N T S: What's New Page | What's New Archive December 2011 Cultivate your imagination. Imagine that your dreams have already come true. Live your life from that mindset. October 2011 "Do not ask me about this world and the next world, both are lost in the world of Love that I am in !! But for you Danielle, August 2011 Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it true, is it necessary, does it improve upon the silence? July 2011 "You are me, and I am you. May 2011 "A fear of failure or the regret of missed opportunities equally imprisons the spirit of a person. 2010 - 2011 "It is impossible to give a clear account of the world, but art can teach us to reproduce it..., just as the world reproduces itself in the course of its eternal gyrations. The primordial sea indefatigably repeats the same words and casts up the same astonished beings on the same sea-shore." November 2010 "I haven´t a clue as to how my story will end. But that's all right. August 2010 Awareness, affinity, intention, reality, present-moment awareness, in-flow, out-flow, communication, potentiality, June 2010 Everything under the Sun: April 2010 The universe is patiently awaiting our resolve and wholehearted determination to re-embark upon this beautiful, spectacular journey called LIFE. It is made up of tiny steps, baby steps, stops, detours, peaks and valleys and abundant sightseeing, never-ending experiences, spiritual growth and so many worlds and ways to discover and explore it all !! We are lifted by and immersed in Spring, and Summer is just around the corner.....welcome to your life, this life, our life; here and now !!! January 2010 May your dreams and heartfelt wishes come true!! Let your God-given creativity flow Oct-Nov 2009 Happy Halloween whereever you happen to be at this time !! July 2009 Summer in South America !! Mauricio continues with his long-term expedition in Colombia, settling in and getting acquainted with all things Colombian and tropical. As in most cultures around the world, music plays a vital role in Colombian daily life. Salsa, cumbia, bachata, merengue, vallenato, reggaeton, fusion and many other regional musical genres inevitably fill people´s hearts with joy, hope, fulfillment and endless creative energy that flows and manifests into a smorgasbord of spectacular rythms, sounds, moves and spectacular fireworks on the dance floor !! February 2009 Hanging out in Colombia, South America, and spending quality time with his parents, Mauricio is soaking up on all the tropical abundance, colorful and vibrant scenery, the radiant sunlight and the ever-hopeful spirit of the natives who are so proud of this beautiful corner of the world called Colombia. A new one-man exhibit and a group show with fellow Colombian painters are in the works. This will be a "first" for Mauricio's artwork in South America. Stay tuned !! December 2008 Mauricio is spending some quality time with family and friends down in his native Colombia, South America, celebrating the holiday season and the festivities that are unique, extravagant, spectacularly diverse and truly memorable !!. It´s with gratitude, joy and much Love that we at Arte Divino Studio acknowledge how fortunate and privileged we are and for all the fruits, abundance, creativity and opportunities received throughout 2008. We sincerely wish to all of you and your loved ones much health, prosperity, joy and Love today and throughout 2009 !! November 2008 For happiness, how little suffices for happiness!! .... the least thing Summer 2008 Onda Art Gallery (www.ondagallery.com) is permanently representing ARCESIO in Oregon, which obviously means that he is now sketching, painting and creating artworks 24/7 with the help of double espresso shots and divine inspiration!! Mauricio is now spending time in Victoria, British Columbia, exploring the islands, hiking, camping, communing with Mother Nature and sampling the local treats and flavors. Spring 2008 "The snow falls, each flake in its appropriate place." Mauricio is getting ready to unveil new paintings at two upcoming art exhibits in Portland and Lake Oswego, OR, in June-July, 2008. Mauricio has also been recently commissioned to design the poster and central image for the 2008 Portland Latin American Film Festival (http://www.pdxlaff.org), and has been invited as a guest artist to participate in the 2008 International Biennial of Contemporary Art at the The Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Texcoco, Mexico. (http://www.bienalchapingo.com)! February, 2008 According to Mayan and Toltec legend, the Caribbean Gods and Goddesses needed to be worshipped constantly and mostly on clear, hot, sunny, blue-sky days. Mauricio is seriously interested in researching this Mayan tradition and how it affected their lifestyle so he's now spending time in Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula, visiting Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba and Xel-Ha, looking to find a meaningful explanation and a connection between white-sand beaches, aquamarine crystal clear waters, 92-degree temperatures, succulent, mouth-watering seafood, mohito drinks, strawberry margaritas, pina coladas, solera-rum cocktails...and why the Mayans loved to live in a place like this !! January, 2008 "When you are on a journey, the only thing that is ultimately real about it is the step that you are taking at this moment. That's all there ever is. Time is what keeps the light from reaching us. Presence is the reality that dissolves the illusion of the past and the future. Die to the past every moment, the present moment is all we ever have. Step out of the time dimension as much as possible in everyday life. There is no greater obstacle to God than time" ...and a tribute to all of 2007: After a successful experience at the Florence Biennale 2007, Mauricio is now exploring the Tuscan landscape visiting tiny out-of-the-way, unknown churches in Siena, Asciano, San Gimignano, Montereggioni, Lucca and Venice.......in which the paintings and frescoes hypnotize and absolutely blow one's mind away!! With no deadlines, no schedules and no road map to worry about, it definitely feels like being a little kid in a 24-hour-a-day immense Italian candy store !! December, 2007 New Art Exhibit: 2007 Biennale Internazionale Dell' Arte Contemporanea, in Florence, December 1-9, 2007 at the Fortezza da Basso, Firenze - Italia. November, 2007 As a preamble to the upcoming art exhibit in Italy, Mauricio is exploring the German and Swiss landscapes, soaking up the art scene, culture, history, architecture, visiting friends and relatives in Berlin, Dresden, Radebeul, Stuttgart, Tubingen and Zurich. So much chocolate to sample, so little time !! ..... oh well, such is the life of a chocoholic artist. August, 2007: New Art Exhibit: "Summer Gold" in Portland, OR June, 2007: "Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Picasso "The aim of life is to live, April, 2007: Ahhhh, Spring in the Northwest !! ...what a magical experience !! Experimenting with new ideas, techniques and mediums. Sketching, drawing, painting and getting to know the neighborhood, spending bohemian and hedonistic nights at local cafes, exhibiting a few paintings in the Alberta Arts District; hanging out with fellow artists in P-town, and celebrating the wonderful manifestations of Life !! February, 2007: Arte Divino Studio is opening its doors to the public at a new location in Portland, Oregon. This colorful and spacious studio is located in the heart of the Alberta Arts District and features new series of drawings and paintings. Welcome to the Northwest !!
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