Surging through the sea mighty ships carry bold mariners on their ocean quest. Marisia Salomao selects a palette of strong color to evoke fierce pirates. "They struggle against the elements as they search for adventure and treasure on the Caribbean Sea " she explains. Titled "Os Piratas" in Portuguese.

Price: $1,138.95

A vase of flowers stands on a polished bureau. Reflected in the mirror the blossoms seem to multiply in a splendid still life. Marisia Salomao brings cubist elements to this elegant painting as she demonstrates her mastery of form and color. Titled "Espelho IV" in Portuguese.

Price: $1,138.95

Sunshine caresses clusters of succulent grapes that nestle amid cool leaves. Opulent and sensuous this lovely image comes from Brazilian artist Marisia Salomao. "In the conception of the chaos of grapes amid the freedom of their shapes I tried to bring them to life along with the living vines " she confides. Titled "Caminho do Sul" in Portuguese.

Price: $1,057.95

A clay jar in the color of copper a fiery background caressed by sun – these are the setting for ripe cashews. By Marisia Salomao this extravagant still life glows with beauty inviting the viewer into a world of sensuality. Titled "Arte Nordestina" in Portuguese.

Price: $847.95

Filling the senses with a riot of color amaryllis blooms briefly amid emerald foliage. Marisia Salomao depicts the beautiful flower native to Brazil. Sunlight caresses the crimson petals in a wonderful and sensuous image. Titled "Amarilis" in Portuguese.

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With her hallmark use of color Marisia Salomao creates a vibrant still life. Bottles cluster with a bowl of grapes in a fiery ambience. The painting gives the impression of a stained glass window. Titled "Cores e Força" in Portuguese.

Price: $909.95