Belen Islas Studio

New Paintings

2019, New paintings for the Cosmos series

My most recent work is an exploration of the perception that as individuals we are tiny and inconsequential particles; however, our actions have an enormous effect on our surroundings, and therefore on the whole universe. My work has evolved over time based on my life experiences as a woman and mother. My current series of paintings examines the invisible yet indelible connection between human actions and the cosmos. I depict powerful and resilient women because many of us walk though life feeling helpless but every single action, no matter how small, we take has a resonant effect that over time will create a greater transformation. And it is our responsibility to make sure that the resulting change is for the good of everyone.

You can find avalable original work and prints here: https://www.saatchiart.com/belenislas & https://www.artfinder.com/belen-islas

Poisson Austral

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on wood panel | 19 by 15 inches.

Theia -- Mother Moon

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on paper. 9 by 11 inches

The Wolf Constellation

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on canvas. 24 by 24 inches

Moon Warriors

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on canvas. 24 by 36 Inches

Aquila

36 by 48 Inches, Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas

The Crown

12 by 12 Inches, Acrylic paint and gold leaf on wood.

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The Horse

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on wood. 12 by 12 inches

Cosmos Regina

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on board .12 by 16 Inches

Leo Constellation

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on wood panel | 10 by 8 inches.

The Florist

The Florist Painting Collection

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on canvas

2017 & 2018

I Want to Be a Sunflower

I want to be like a sunflower; even in the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunshine.

10 by 8 Inches / Acrylic on Canvas

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The Florist

This painting was inspired by my mother's lifelong dream. She dreamed about being a florist. She dreamed about collecting flowers early in the morning when the sun was rising and the morning dew would damp her dress. Then she would make arrangements to celebrate love, compassion and understanding. My mother never became a florist; however she has a garden with flowers of many colors and she shares her flowers with everyone she meets. My paintings are a celebration of her dream and the effect that flowers have on all of us.

Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas. | 36 by 24 Inches.

Deer Mother

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on wood panel. | 20 by 16 inches.

Monarch Soul

Acrylic paint and gold texture on board. | 8 x 10 inches.

Open Wings

8 x 10 Acrylic on board

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Bird Nest

8 by 10 Acrylic and gold on board

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First Flight

8 x 10 Acrylic on board

Hummingbird

8 x 10 Acrylic on board

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Flowers II

8 x 10 Acrylic on board

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Weaver

8 x 10 Acrylic and Goldleaf on board.

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Flowers

8 x 10 Acrylic on board

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A Few Flowers From My Garden

With a few flowers from my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy."
- Lope de Vega

20 by 16 Inches / Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Canvas

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Bubbly Collection

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on canvas

2019

Cardenal

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf on board. | 8 by 10 Inches.

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The Secret of Happiness

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf on canvas. | 8 by 10 Inches.

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Traveling Light

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf

8 by 10 Inches

Monarch

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf

8 by 10 Inches

Bees

Acrylic paint and gold leaf on wood panel. | 8 by 10 inches.

Warrior

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf

8 by 10 Inches

Bubbly

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

48 by 36 Inches

Chamomile

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf

8 by 10 Inches

Crane

Acrylic Paint and Gold Leaf

8 by 10 Inches

The lady and the water horse

Most of my work is based on dreams or dear stories that I collect from every person I meet. This painting is based on the story that my grandfather once shared me. He told me that when he was a child he used to have a rooster as a pet. And the rooster would travel with him everywhere.

Acrylic Paint on Canvas

48 by 36 Inches