Laura Barbosa's Modern Art Blog

The Gun - Day Of The Dead - Acrylic and Ink

 This original day of the dead painting on canvas called "The Gun" was created in honor of Dia De los Muertos or All Soul's Day. The subject matter is interesting and may pose a question to the viewer. Decisions for good and evil, right and wrong are symbolized in this artwork. The angel and devil…(continue reading)

"Little Dragon" - Mixed Media with Candle Wax & Texture

The dragon is a legendary creature, said to give good luck to any who possess it and it is featured in the myths of many different cultures. This mixed media work of art was created with acrylic paints, 3D texture or impasto and hot wax dripped from a purple candle. "Little Dragon" represents the idea...(continue reading)

Knockout - Art with Punch! (Custom Art for Fitness Centers)

 This acrylic painting is layered in colors, with hues of orange, gold, yellow, brown tones, red, white, gray and black blending together to create a dramatic portrait of a Boxer. His gloves are almost 3D as his one knockout punch seems to be coming off the canvas. Decorated with skulls and fire...(continue reading)

"The Flying Dead" in Honor of All Saints Day

The Flying Dead is an original painting by Laura Barbosa created in 2012. Acrylics and Ink on Canvas. Free Shipping if purchased from this website. The colors are vivid with hues of yellow, blue, white, brown red, pink and black. Dripping paint falls down under the Mexican city while the dead fly above...(continue reading)

New Artwork: "Secrets Of The Mariachi"

 This large colorful acrylic painting is hand painted with a blue background and the theme is a celebration of “Day Of The Dead” set in a Mexican Cemetary setting with detailed figures of a Mariachi Band playing the trumpet and guitar. There is a glowing celestial moon, sun and stars...(continue reading)

Custom Original Paintings Price List

Standard Rates                                          Corporate Rates   1 Original Painting                          5 - 10...(continue reading)

New Art - Alice in Wonderland's - Red Qween

The Red Qween is a portrayal of Disney's Alice in Wonderland's "Bloody Big Head" from the fantastical movie. This is an original acrylic painting with hues of red, pink, yellow, blue, black and white in a raw style resembling folkart and in the tradition of  the mexican holiday: "day of the dead"...(continue reading)