Maribel Young Art Studio

Here is a collection of my paintings created with acrylic paints and a variety of media that create texture and dimension to my artwork. Nature provides inspiration to all my work. Colors, textures, patterns, and movement bring me joy.

If you see something you like and brings you joy, drop me a line and share your thoughts with me. I love to hear your story and how my art brings you joy.

If my artwork calls out to you and you wish to buy it or request a commission, please contact me.

Art with an underlined TITLE can be clicked on for additional information on the piece.

More to come...this is a 'living work in progress' web site!

ISTHMUS

12"x48"

Mixed Media Acrylic on Canvas

Available

A highly textured abstract that radiates energy and movement. It gives a geological feel with impressions of pathways cutting through rocky terrain and bodies of water. It captures a powerful contrast between fire and water, heat and coolness, creating a balanced and captivating visual experience.

RIO DRAGAO AZUL-1

24"x30"

Mixed Media Acrylic on Canvas

Available

In honor of the Year of the Dragon, Rio Dragão Azul-1 was inspired by the Blue Dragon River in Portugal. The colors and texture used conveys the movement and the strength of a dragon and draws the viewer into the painting. Fallen pine tree branches were use to create texture and flow in the modeling paste.

RIO DRAGAO AZUL-2

10"x40"

Mixed Media Acrylic on Canvas

Available

In honor of the Year of the Dragon, Rio Dragão Azul-2 was inspired by the Blue Dragon River in Portugal. The dark and light colors were inspired by transition of day to night with rich sunsets during the fall season. Fallen pine tree branches were used to create texture and flow in the modeling paste

EYE CANDY SERIES

6"x6" Each

Mixed Media Acrylic on Canvas

Available*

30 6"x6" mini canvas that are individual eye candy or can be arranged, combined, rotated in any direction in a series, and any number of canvases of your choice! Each canvas has unique colors, lines and patterns that when combined with the others form connect and intertwined new patterns. The sum of the many builds up a beautiful tapestry of mini canvases!

* A subset of these will be shown and available for sale at the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) Art Center's 2024 SMALLWORKS HOLIDAY SHOW in Grass Valley, CA.

PLAN B

12" X 16"

Acrylic on Canvas

Available

MOTHER LODE

16" X 20"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Available

GEO ABSTRACT 0

16" X 20"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Available

GEO ABSTRACT I

12" X 12"

Mixed Media on Wood Panel

Available

GEO ABSTRACT II

12" X 12"

Mixed Media on Wood Panel

Available

FISSURE

16x20

Mixed Media on Canvas

Available

AUTUMN BLUES

24"x30"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Available

FLUTTER

24"x18"

Acrylic on Canvas

Available

After working on the Wings of Light commision, I had to paint a dragonfly that focused on the beauty of the wings and colors of this wonderful insect. I used interference paint on the wings, so it looks different depending on the angle and light you see it in. I just love how the bright yellow-greens and blues work together on this painting.

RING OF FIRE

26"X36"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Commission for collector in Pebble Beach, CA

Commissioned by a client for their home in Pebble Beach, CA. We started with the colors that would complement their new home, and then played with watercolors to get design ideas that would help me connect with the client and to get a better sense of what they liked. After a few 'studies' (Fissure, Autumn Blues), Ring of Fire emerged from the canvas! Today Ring of Fire hangs proudly over their fireplace!