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I painted this to represent the resiliency and pride of the Puerto Rican people. In spite of their recent tragedy, they continue to move forward. I have a lot of family there, and am happy/grateful  I did not lose any of them in the hurricanes.  It is available for purchase . Puerto Rico se levanta! www.melissaatorresart.com

I have been working on this painting for over a month and I'm happy to say it is finally finished. It is a compilation of all of the things that remind me of Puerto Rico.                                                                 www.melissaatorresart.com

“Compared with the awesome might and eternal power of the ocean, no human being can fail to be reminded of their own insignificance.”  ― Roz Savage, Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean 12x24x1.5 acrylic on canvas www.melissaatorresart.com Follow me on  Facebook Contact me at  MATArt75@gmail.com

I love the Flamboyan of Puerto Rico. Known also as the Royal Poinciana plant, this brightly colored plant is found in many tropical places throughout the world. This painting was mostly created using a palette knife and thick paint. The texture is wonderful. I usually paint in acrylics, but I love the thickness and color of oils. Visit  www.melissaatorresart.com  to see more of my work. Follow me on  Facebook .  To purchase my work, contact me at  matart75@gmail.com , or visit my  Etsy  shop.  Thank you!

El Flamboyan, or Flamboyant Tree, is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an  ornamental tree  and in English it is given the name  Royal Poinciana  or  Flamboyant . It is also one of several trees known as  Flame tree .  I love trees, but this one by far is my favorite.  They are all over the island in Puerto Rico, which is where this painting was inspired.                                                    This painting is available at my  Etsy  shop. To see more of my work, please visit  www.melissaatorresart.com . Follow me on  Facebook .

Flamboyan, in Spanish, or the Flamboyant Tree. Painted from a photograph taken on our trip to Puerto Rico in 2011. The Flamboyan Tree is just about everywhere on the island. The color is amazing. I tried to depict is as best I could in this painting, but nothing beats the real thing of course. www.melissaatorresart.com www.etsy.com/shop/MelissaATorresArt

This painting was created using a photo I took while vacationing in Puerto Rico.  We were at a restaurant in Salinas (Salt Flats) over looking the water. There was a wild life preserve nearby, so there were various birds to see.  www.melissaatorresart.com

This painting represents two of Puerto Rico's most recognizable symbols. On the left is a sentry from the El Castillo San Cristobal in San Juan, on the right is the Puerto Rican Hibiscus.  This painting is one of four paintings that I have created in my Puerto Rico series.  I wanted to commemorate the place of my family's birth and one of my favorite places to visit. My Website Facebook