Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Path Abstract Landscape Painting by MJ Zorad Oil Textured Art

Abstract Landscape Painting
"The Path"
Textured Painting Mary Jo Zorad
16" x 20" on Gallery Wrap Canvas





"When there is beauty witnin you"
From "The Breath of God"

When you understand that the great source of satisfaction exists within you, just as you are, then you don't need to bother with anything else. Very simply, when there is beauty within you – when there is love within you – then love grows up everywhere in your life. When there is giving in you, then giving grows up everywhere in your life. Then there is no need to manipulate or change anything, because there is already something utterly amazing in you as you are.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Reflections Tryptic 3 15" x 30" Canvas Oil painting MJ Zorad

Reflections Abstract painting
Tryptic 3 15 x 30 Canvas Oil Painting
"Water unceasingly changes shapes and transforms itself."
In Taoist tradition, water is considered an aspect of wisdom.
Water separates one stage of life from another.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"Begin each Day as if it were on Purpose" MJ Zorad


Abstract Oil Painting
"Frosty Morning"
15" x 30" Painting on canvas

My readings from last night.
From Siddartha by Hermann Hesse

"Truly, nothing in the world has occupied my thoughts as much as the Self, this riddle, that I live, that I am one and am separated and different from everybody else, that I am Siddartha;"
"and Govinda saw that his mask-like smiled, this smile or unity over the flowing forms, this smile of simultaneousness over the thousands of births and deaths - this smile of Siddartha- was exactly the same as the calm, delicate, impenetrable, perhaps gracious, wise, thousand-fold smile of Gotama, the Buddha, as he perceived it with awe a hundred times. It was in such a manner, Govinda knew, that the Perfect One smiled."


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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Tribute to My Step-Dad David M. Staples


David M. Stapels passed away yesterday morning 2-19-10. He suffered from Parkinson's Disease and is at peace now. A wonderful man. Supportive, happy, loving, and kind. You couldn't ask for a better dad than David. He loved sailing, photography and my mother. They owned three different sail boats over the years and enjoyed every minute on the water, as did I. This photo shows their joy when sailing.
David you will be missed dearly.

Monday, February 15, 2010






Abstract Oil Painting
Hydrangea Floral 8" x10"
Textured Painting Mary Jo Zorad

We have 200 of these lovely plants in our green house just starting to show buds. Can't wait for the Spring blooms.

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Friday, February 05, 2010

Abstract Heavens Oil Painting Reds BluesSuns by MJ Zorad

Abstract Oil Painting Painting Mary Jo Zorad
Abstract Heavens 16" x 20" On Gallery Wrap canvas
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“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
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Monday, February 01, 2010

Sedona Series Oil Painting #38 by Mary Jo Zorad


Abstract Oil Painting Painting Mary Jo Zorad
Sedona Series #38
12" x 16" On Gallery Wrap canvas
Available $125 plus 7.50 postage




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