As artists we live our lives on the edge of believing enough in our own unique expression at the same time feeling that it is Soooo vitally important to share with you and or songs, our visions, our dreams. And as always we hope that you will experience a shift in emotion, a new kind of inspiration and or an uplifting in spirit!

My life’s work is built around a type of unconditional love that I nakedly give you with every inch of my heart and soul. And with integrity I confidently know that some person somewhere will hear my message and understand all that goes into these deep expressions of colorful painted emotion and passionate brush stokes filled with vitality and positive energy.

To constantly rise above the noise in this universe &  the turmoil in the world, while keeping an imagination and still create magic through paints, canvas, dance, music and any form of art that truly communicates to our soul’s inspirations is a miracle on this planet!

We are the bringers of light, the whispers of hope, the shoulder tappers of inspiration.  We are the ones that fuel the fire for imaginations, the givers of beauty…. Honestly, I believe we are all artists in some way or another and truth be told we all have it in us to create any magic that we want give the right tools.

My new Series “Abundance” is a series of colorful paintings, is my gift to you. We have in us the power to our own happiness our own joy….This is my way of saying I will not agree that the “sky is falling”. I do agree that we as individuals creating an abundance of love around me, my friends. The truth is that I believe abundance is only one thought away. And somewhere in between the middle of your shoulders (your heart not your head) is the voice to “Create” “ LIVE” “EMBRACE” “ENJOY” “LOVE” and that my friend are the heart and soul of abundance!

My love to you always,

Debbie Marie Arambula

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Share your thoughts on what abundance means to you?????

Its funny how every year Valentines Day it is brought to my attention as though it is a new fantastic way for me to market my heart art paintings. I never view it like that because for me I celebrate love stories through my art every day of the year.

Inspiration comes to us in many forms; perhaps a song you hear, a movie you see, a whimsical river in the morning light, an older couple holding hands, a young couple kissing, a Tuscan sunset in your very own backyard, two doves sitting on a fence sharing a conversation like a having a cup of coffee with a friend.

As an artist my life’s work is based on what I see, hear and most importantly what I feel.  It is how my heart and soul connect to the people and environment that surrounds me and how my emotions tap into my imagination and how my imagination stimulates my artistic creativity.  What inspires me most are the people I love, meet and share in conversation with! And having an opportunity to honor your love stories through my black and white heart art paintings is just about the best gift of love I could ever give.

Embrace your love story through a custom heart art painting by the girl with the big heart!

What is a “Heart Portrait” Painting?

1)   It is a one-of-a-kind, colorful oil painting that captures the essence of you and/or your family by “The Heart Artist”.

2)    A custom, expressive painting, using colorful oil paints and energetic brush strokes, celebrating your unique spirit in the shape of a heart.

3)   It’s an abstract interpretive painting in the shape of a heart, seeing your soul through the eyes of “The Heart Artist”.

“It is not a painting of your body, your face or your clothes, but rather, the energy that I see and feel when having a fun conversation with you about your favorite things, your dreams, goals, the kind of music you love the most, your hobbies . . .” DMA

I discovered many years ago that I see & feel emotions, in color rhythmically, when I talk to people. Yep. It is my special gift!  As a child, my claim to fame was that I was A VERY sensitive child and honestly, for most of my life, no one really understood the depth of this “Gift”, and I am not sure that most understand it still.

For years, as a painter, I naturally used this gift in every commissioned painting I ever created, but it was so natural that I never realized that I had this special talent. Funny how a curse can become the greatest gift one has to offer to the world. I guess it is all in how one looks at it.

During a fun conversation with you, I see color and feel rhythm, taking abstract colorful notes on a small canvas, capturing the essence of you in the form of painterly brush strokes. These “Love Notes” are what I use to complete a large custom painting of your heart.

Since the day I uncovered this passion for painting hearts and souls, I have painted 100’s of colorful, expressive “Heart Portrait” paintings for Mothers and daughters, Husbands and Wives, Engaged Couples, New Born babies, Grandmothers, Kitties, loved ones passed . . .

For 50th Birthdays, Wedding Anniversary gifts and families of all sizes.

“Heart Portrait” paintings are a very special, colorful work of art, celebrating you, while giving me an opportunity to express my deepest, unconditional love of seeing everything beautiful in you. Allowing me to celebrate you & your life through my Heart Portrait custom paintings, this is my greatest joy!

What Colors Would YOUR Heart Portrait Be?  Click Comments below I am curious?

Click to view slideshow.

I have the BEST Art Collectors in the world!

Inspiration comes to us in many forms; perhaps a song you hear, a movie you see, a whimsical river in the morning light, an older couple holding hands, a young couple kissing, a Tuscan sunset in your very own backyard, two doves sitting on a fence sharing a conversation Bird sitting on a wire like a group of friends having a morning gather.

As an painter of love & life my artistic inspiration is based on what I see, hear and feel and how my emotions tap into my imagination and how my imagination stimulates my artistic creativity.  What inspires me most are the people I love, meet and share in conversation with!  Enjoy this video of a few of my customers sharing what art does for them and how it inspires more love, more hope, more peace and more JOY!

We live in a world full of possibilities, it is all in how we look at it. For me as an artist my job to bring to view an opening in the heart and enlighten inspiration within, to reach for the abundance & Happiness in life.

Love,

Debbie

Painter of Love & Life

My name is Debbie Marie Arambula, otherwise known as “The Heart Artist”. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of Life and the courageous will to Survive, my signature style, ‘Believe’ Heart Art painting was dedicated to Breast Cancer Survivors in March 2011 at the “Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County Race for the Cure“. To help inspire women of every culture and every age, I have created a contest where I am donating 3 pieces of art to three lucky winners. Instruction are below.

I have found that sometimes, life’s adventures all come down to just one word.

Throughout my life, I have found certain & words simple phrases that help me to push the negativity out of my mind and put the passion back in my heart. Life is full of adventures that lead us in directions we never thought we would journey.

Over the years I have found one word that always pulls me toward my heart,

more than Hope . . . more than Faith . . . It all starts with Believe.

In each step of this journey called life, we are presented with adventures that test our abilities to withstand pain and more importantly discover pleasure.  I personally believe that the power of our thoughts directs the outcome of how we view & experience the journey. And for me, the power of two gives strength in any journey.

The dictionary defines ‘Believe’ as: Verb. To have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.

For me, ‘Believe’ is pure knowingness, with no other thought in it! To ‘Believe’ is to know, without a doubt or reservation. When practiced, I find belief holds us up in dark times, sheds a light on the mountain to climb, uplifts and guides us through an unknown journey ahead, and like a flashlight, it inspiring strength, melts the fear and assists in creating a deeper connection to our hearts and souls.

To ‘Believe’ is pure strength, conviction, integrity, direction, knowingness. Even in the darkest hour, you control the power of your thoughts and the direction of your energies!

When I painted the original, I thought about you, your hopes and dreams. My intention was to reach my arms around your heart, inspiring you to live your dreams, reach for your goals and to disagree with the negativity! ‘Believe’ is my rendition of the pure essence of unconditional love; the powerful energy and support that can be generated by the love connection between two people who assist one another in life.

My wish is that ‘Believe’ not only inspires you, but gives you the energy to inspire others. It’s about sisterhood, friendship, overcoming, winning, perseverance, strength and gaining positive certainty in the process. It’s about giving you a gift that feeds your soul.

The Heart Artist’s Interpretation:

I love purple & pink mixed together. There is a particular way I mix them that is not only uplifting to me, but very spiritual. Pink is womanly and purple is creative; the perfect combination for womanly magic.

The pink & white striped background represents the past. The past is the past, and you & I are here now, in this moment! Find the strength and beauty in the simplicity of the word, ‘Believe’.

The yellowish-orange represents our soul energy and openness to love. We all have so much love inside of us. Let it shine like the sun and the moon. Be the bright light of love that you are and never hold back!

Reaching out to your heart, I ‘Believe’ in you!

The deep pink-purple heart ribbon (me), around the big hot pink heart (you), represents the love that surrounds you, supports you, like giant arms around your soul, to hold you deep in your heart. I am here. You are not alone. Do you see me? ‘Believe’!

I hope to inspire you and shower you with love!

Love,

Debbie Marie Arambula

The Heart Artist & Author of ‘Believe’

www.theheartartist.com

Enter the Contest for your chance to be one of the 3 Winners:

Simply post your essay in the “comments” section below and

answer this one question:

“What does ‘Believe’ mean to you?”

Three essay winners will be selected from an independent committee at the end of October. Each will receive an art gift of my “Believe” heart art.

First Place Essay will win one of my new Signature Series, “Believe” necklaces. It is a solid silver, custom made necklace with an 18” silver chain.

Second & Third Place winners will each win a 16”x 20″, matted & signed, fine art print of ‘Believe’, along with the story.

Simply click on “Leave a Comment” below and share your essay now!

If you have any questions please call Debbie or Steve Arambula at (408) 370-7278

GOOD  LUCK!

By now I am sure you have heard the good news, our gallery is EXPANDING!

It is a funny thing about life, you either expand or you contract, you create or you destroy… it is one of those simple concepts about life that is pretty much black and white.  And I have decided to EXPAND!

Recently frustrated about the worlds troubles, feeling a bit fed up and realizing in the same moment that in order to achieve my goals and believe me they are BIG, BRIGHT and FULL of LIFE type goals, I really needed to find tools to change, grow and expand, although very successful for over 14 years I have run into walls and barriers that artists with my experience run into and never seem to rise above. Historically artist give up or go get a job or die in the attempt. Not ME I SAY! Well I found a few “Life Improvement” courses that changed my life forever and opened up the ceiling of success that I had hit my head against for the past 6 years. These courses are changing the way I do business and are re-directly, rekindling, re-focusing my energy on every thing that is vitally important in my life: my family, my friends & the love energy I need to spread throughout the world !

I am here to inspire more love and with every inch of my soul I am here to give my heart to the world. And while a good portion of the world lives in fear it makes it some what challenging to earn a living as a full heart artist. Never the less my trusty hubby, photographer and I have worked 7 days a week for years on end to bring more beauty to the world while encouraging our off spring to share their voices of inspiration through their art. And so we are excited & some times weary to bring them along this road that is not so easy as it looks.

While being an artist is the most beautiful exciting game that I could ever create and while it is the most rewarding experience that I could ever share with the world, it is not this romantic idealistic life style of fame and fortune. Think about it… You are bearing your inner soul to the public all the time, wether a painter, singer, sculpture, photographer, dancer, actor…. you are honestly BEARING YOUR NAKED soul in every piece you create!

On top of that when you create art and show it to others you also get their ideas about it, good or bad. In the beginning an artist has to develop the skin of an alligator just to get through the first year of his or her career. And that is not even mentioning the ability to MARKETING AND SELL their art… That takes a whole other set of talent, any way I am getting that is another blog post all together….

Over the past 14 years I have met the most amazing collectors, artist’s, and business associates and each one has touched my life forever. But the other day I met an artist that would change the way I see myself forever. And I will share the whole story with you in another blog post. But my point is this, despite all I have continued to expand for 14 years and despite all, you are still with me supporting me and encouraging me along the way. I could never have gotten to this point in my career if it weren’t for people like you and my wonderful family believing in me all along the way. I love you, I adore you and I can not wait for you to see the NEW HOME of the Heart Artist- me- Debbie Marie Arambula.

Please Save the Date for our GRAND OPENING of Heartworks Fine Art Gallery, New Home of the Heart Artist, Debbie Marie Arambula, October 7th 2011 at 428 East Campbell Avenue in Historic Downtown Campbell California. RSVP: (408) 370-7278 www.theheartartist.com

By the way, because of you we won “Best Art Gallery of Silicon Valley 2011″

"Heart of Compassion" Acyrlic Painting by Debbie Marie Arambula

The Heart of Compassion was painted early on in my heart art painting career as a way to express my deep gratitude and appreciation for men and women of the world that give the gift of love, unconditionally and bring to light a beauty in death that is sometimes overlooked and seldom celebratory.

This multicolored contemporary acrylic painting of a huge heart  in tones of  red, purple, blueish-green on a warm background of Tuscan yellow was painted exclusively for a very special Hospice of the Valley at a Western Gala in San Jose California in 2006.  I was the featured artist in a live auction were I was completely honored and treated like a true celebrity. This colorful painting was painted purely from the heart and is dedicated to Doctors, Nurse practitioners and all the volunteers who give above and beyond to what can be   one of the most challenging experiences in life: death of a loved one.

My personal experience with Hospice was beyond amazing and with every day 1000′s of  volunteers bring spiritual support and a kind of light and  beauty in this  journey of Life and death to 1000′s of families across the world. In my opinion Hospice celebrates the journey of death as a beautiful part of life. This painting, a rainbow of colors celebrates life and the kind of person that gives of them self to heal the world.

Debbie Marie Arambula’s – Heart Art Painting Interpretation:

I feel the capacity to heal (the green color near the center of the heart) is ever flowing and permeates in a widening sphere. The tangerine and yellow in the center of the heart represent the purity of thought & deep spiritual connection of the love for life and our fellow man.

The blue-green running throughout the heart represents the capacity & possibility to heal others and, the growth of one’s spirit in the process of giving compassion. (Blue for possibility and green for growth & healing)

The gentle curl of swirl on the right side of the heart is the gentle side of compassion, the kind that just lives deep inside all of us. The swirl curls gently out and then, at the very end, back toward the inside of the heart. This shows that what you give, you also give to yourself. In every giving there are joyous gifts of satisfaction.

The cherry red surrounding the outside of the heart is the inspiration the heart of compassion feels to help others, make a better world… These are our best traits as spiritual beings.

The deep red is the passion one feels to keep giving despite all. And this combination of inspiration and passion let us know we are alive and carries with us throughout life.

Plan A) Weekend Weather – Grey, Gloomy & Wet…

Plan B) Debbie Marie Gallery Cozy, warm, colorful and DRY!

Seems like a simple choice to me! We will be open Sunday morning rain or shine during the bay areas #1 Farmers Market in our little town of Campbell. I will put on a pot of yummy coffee and some bagels too! We will be open until from 9am to 12pm tomorrow.

If you are ever curious about our flexible hours Call us anytime! (408) 370-7278

'Inspiration'

It’s Sunday and I am sitting in an adorable cozy coffee house in McMinnville, Oregon.

This is my first Sunday off, in I don’t know how long. Yesterday,  my cousin Annie (honestly she is more a sister then a cousin) & I  drove up the long and winding HWY 5 and with breath taking views of open green fields, white puffy clouds, swaying tall trees, while listening to a ton of great music, sprinkled with a bit of good conversation and lots of wonderful quite time. Together we excitedly embraced the unpredictability of  in road trip adventure.  And may we never be the same!

Like the messages throughout the movie Eat, Pray, and turning the age of 50 I believe that you either embrace life & create it or you succumb to it’s tossing and turnings.  On a deep spiritual journey since the day I was born I always have felt that we are the masters of our universe and that life must be sprinkled with special journeys of  revitalize, renew, refresh. And so Annie and I are are taking a moment out of life for ourselves and for each other.

Funny how we never have taken a trip alone. Between the high level of responsibilities of raising children, the adventures of married life and two girls that were trained from an early age to make their way in the world by being very hard working self employed owners, we just haven’t allowed enough breathing in life for girl time.

Yeah I know and here I sit writing to you, but this is not work, and never is. I love being connected to you, sharing my thoughts, my adventures and hope to inspire you always!

I am excited for whats to come and whats to be transformed in the next few days and I am here to remind anyone that needs reminding that taking even 24 hours out for oneself is revitalizing and refreshing.

I feel inspired to paint barns & blue skies, who knows what will happen by the end of this trip?

Enjoy life and appreciate the ones you love!

Love,

Debbie

One of my fondest memories is each Saturday & Sunday morning, all five of us Steve, Dan, Nick , Katie and I would cuddle in one bed, watching cartoons, eating toast in bed and kiss and hug.

OMG! Steve and I still talk about this. We  LOVE and cherish these  memories! We often fantasize about how we wish we could kidnap all three of the adult children and their significant others,  into a remote area, in one giant cabin, with one huge bed and have a Saturday or Sunday “Cuddle time”. Yeah, I know right? I can hear their voices now, “Mom you are just a Hippie”, but honestly, is it so weird to love your adult children even more as years pass?

Right now I am in a hotel room in Concord sipping my delicious coffee and all I can think about is how I can;t wait to see them all together again in one room, even for one hour. Although I talk to my kids several times a week, it’s just not the same as being together in under one roof.

Our amazingly talented sweet daughter Katie lives in LA, our handsome, charming a calm son Nick lives temporarily in Delaware and our bighearted loving son Daniel lives in San Jose… And here I am in a hotel in Concord sipping coffee and all I can think about is how much I miss and adore them.

As a young mother of 23 I didn’t always know the right thing to do but one thing is for sure, I would do anything for my kids. Mom’s are amazing. We instinctively breathe an energy into life that creates longevity for the human race. Thank God for MOM’s right?

Some people have asked me, “How do you have such a good relationship with your kids?” I believe it is because from the very first time I set eyes on them, I knew that they are people too, I never thought that they were “babies”, but rather, spiritual beings that knew what they knew. And that they have their own minds, they are their own soul and they have the right to decide what they believe is true for them. I have always tried to have open communication and honesty in each relationship. And I always tried to nurture the best of their individual gifts and talents.

Honestly, from a very early age, I have believed that each was an artist in some way or another.  Funny that I saw this in my own children before I even recognized it in myself. I literally saved certain pieces of their art from a very early age.

I believe children should be loved and helped in every way. I adore them… If given an opportunity, I would have had at least five kids. But over the years, with all of my children’s close friends, I honestly feel that I do have at least 5 more and I love them like my own. Mateo, Heather, Kristen, Adel &  my newest addition Amanda.

This week I am excited to honor my  3 children, Nick, Katie and Dan. I will be doing interviews with each one to share with you their individual talents and beauty. I am going to introduce Nick first and will be releasing for the first time his beautiful photography.

Happy Mother’s Day to all!

Here is one of my most favorite videos from ‘The Way to Happiness‘, “LOVE AND HELP CHILDREN”.

http://www.thewaytohappiness.org/thewaytohappiness/precepts/love-and-help-children.html

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