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  • surreal layered painting with a large glowing moon above two animal heads, a New York City skyline across a river in the middle, and below, toy-like animals, a doll, and a green parrot arranged on a wooden surface. The composition blends cosmic, urban, and childhood imagery.

    We Were Animals Once

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    surreal layered painting with a large glowing moon above two animal heads, a New York City skyline across a river in the middle, and below, toy-like animals, a doll, and a green parrot arranged on a wooden surface. The composition blends cosmic, urban, and childhood imagery.
    We Were Animals Once
    We Were Animals Once (2025). This is a piece that envisions the layered realities of memory, culture, and place. Animals are our first toys (at least for some of us children of the 80’s) and memories of these tiny plastic tokens in the shape of animals that at that age we consider dangerous, but in playtime they become our friends. In the process they shape our personality into being separate from the animal, and denying or failing to see we are also animals. Because we are tiny  we are larger and in control of the animal now shrunk into a toy. This piece reflects directly on the sense Beneath a vast moon that glows like a cosmic guardian, toy animals and a child’s doll gather before the skyline of Queens, New York. A parrot—emblem of migration and survival—watches over this surreal assembly, carrying Caribbean memory into the urban landscape. The painting bridges the intimacy of childhood with the complexity of adult identity, recalling a time when small plastic animals became our first companions. Through play, we learned dominance and tenderness, forgetting that we too are animals. The layered composition—part dream, part recollection—merges nostalgia, diaspora, and ecological awareness. The toys, both fragile and eternal, speak to the persistence of imagination, the separation from innocence, and the universality of play. In the end, the work reminds us that our earliest understanding of kinship began with creatures, real and imagined, who continue to shape the stories of who we are. Childhood never leaves us, yet we become separate from it as adults. But in the end, as in the beginning, we all play with the same toys.
    Dimensions: 48 in x 54 in. Original artwork painting. oil on canvas, some mixed media. 
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    DISCLAIMER: All Paintings and images here are original artworks, property of this website, copyrighted and owned by Loli Mari Montalvo. Arcrylis. oils and/or mixed media are realized on canvas, linen, masonite and other materials (acrylic glass, wood, and metal) All digital works are also the property of the artist and are available for sale. This collection of artworks is meticulously printed with archival inks for lasting vibrancy. I work with a printer and we use fade-resistant, pigmented inks offer superior color range, favored by fine art and photography enthusiasts worldwide. We also provide Archival Premium Paper, and other professional-grade fine art and photo papers to choose from, so the prints resist yellowing and aging, ensuring longevity and quality.
    Prints: Each project’s unique details are provided upon the purchase transaction. Then you can choose from preferred sizes or customize up to 40×60 inches. In addition to paper, we offer printing on acrylic glass, wood, and metal—providing versatile options to suit any space or style. Discover the difference of archival ink printing on premium materials—elevate your surroundings with timeless artworks today.  This print comes out in stunning color!
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  • The Flatiron, a landmark of New York’s architectural modernity, becomes both stage and backdrop for this transposed festival spirit. Here, the vejigante does not merely arrive—it claims space, turning steel and stone avenues into a living canvas of rhythm, resistance, and celebration. The painting suggests that diasporic identity thrives through visibility: tradition and folklore are not lost in migration, but rather reinvented and made monumental against the skyline of the diaspora city.
    Framed vejigante mask painting with Flatiron Building displayed in a modern living room.
    The Flatiron, a landmark of New York’s architectural modernity, becomes both stage and backdrop for this transposed festival spirit. Here, the vejigante does not merely arrive—it claims space, turning steel and stone avenues into a living canvas of rhythm, resistance, and celebration. The painting suggests that diasporic identity thrives through visibility: tradition and folklore are not lost in migration, but rather reinvented and made monumental against the skyline of the diaspora city.
    The Flatiron, a landmark of New York’s architectural modernity, becomes both stage and backdrop for this transposed festival spirit. Here, the vejigante does not merely arrive—it claims space, turning steel and stone avenues into a living canvas of rhythm, resistance, and celebration. The painting suggests that diasporic identity thrives through visibility: tradition and folklore are not lost in migration, but rather reinvented and made monumental against the skyline of the diaspora city.Chicken Without a Head

    Chicken Without a Head

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    The Flatiron, a landmark of New York’s architectural modernity, becomes both stage and backdrop for this transposed festival spirit. Here, the vejigante does not merely arrive—it claims space, turning steel and stone avenues into a living canvas of rhythm, resistance, and celebration. The painting suggests that diasporic identity thrives through visibility: tradition and folklore are not lost in migration, but rather reinvented and made monumental against the skyline of the diaspora city.Framed vejigante mask painting with Flatiron Building displayed in a modern living room.The Flatiron, a landmark of New York’s architectural modernity, becomes both stage and backdrop for this transposed festival spirit. Here, the vejigante does not merely arrive—it claims space, turning steel and stone avenues into a living canvas of rhythm, resistance, and celebration. The painting suggests that diasporic identity thrives through visibility: tradition and folklore are not lost in migration, but rather reinvented and made monumental against the skyline of the diaspora city.
    Chicken Without a Head
    Chicken without a Head (Vegigante in Flatiron) (2025)
    Feeling like a chicken without a head is a common experience of those who first arrive to the city. This piece presents a vivid, surreal scene where a flamboyant chicken becomes a vejigante mask—painted in fiery reds, golds, and oranges. The head floats through an abstracted urban landscape of New York City. Feeling like a chicken without a head is a common experience of those who first arrive to the city. Buildings are massive and The Flatiron Building rises ghostlike in the background, its iconic triangular form softened by expressive brushstrokes of blue, lavender, and white. The contrast between the playful, horned mask and the monumental city architecture creates a vibrant collision of cultural iconography and modern urban space.
    This artwork embodies the dialogue between Puerto Rican tradition and the modern metropolis. The vejigante, a folkloric figure rooted in Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and Taíno heritage, bursts into the New York streets with carnival intensity. Its horns pierce through the cool geometry of the city, symbolizing the persistence of cultural identity in spaces often marked by anonymity and erasure.
    The Flatiron, a landmark of New York’s architectural modernity, becomes both stage and backdrop for this transposed festival spirit. Here, the vejigante does not merely arrive—it claims space, turning steel and stone avenues into a living canvas of rhythm, resistance, and celebration. The painting suggests that diasporic identity thrives through visibility: tradition and folklore are not lost in migration, but rather reinvented and made monumental against the skyline of the diaspora city.
    Dimensions: 33 in x 48 in. Original artwork painting. Acrylic on canvas, some mixed media.
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  • Funny owl kitchen decor framed artwork
    Funny owl kitchen decor framed artworkWhimsical owl art print holding coffee cup

    Caffeinated Morning Owl

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    Whimsical owl art print holding coffee cup
    Funny owl kitchen decor framed artwork
    Caffeinated Morning Owl
    Caffeinated Morning Owl (2025) This is a highly stylized, anthropomorphic owl clutching a white coffee cup.
    I love owls and all that they represent: wisdom and reverence. I think of myself as an owl each morning holding my cup, reminded of all the wisdom that is already inside of me waiting to be explored.
    I hope to be able to share the spirit of the owl and owning your value through inner reverence, and uncover your innate wisdom.
    Dimensions: 18 in x 36 in (45 x 91 cm) Original artwork, digital painting 
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  • Caribbean Birds

    Caribbean Birds

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    Caribbean Birds
    Caribbean Birds (2020) Is a digital painting that depicts a vibrant, abstract scene with a focus on stylized birds amidst a colorful, dynamic background. The birds are depicted in a fluid, artistic manner with exaggerated features and vivid colors. I decided to use primary colors in the image to achieve warm oranges, reds, and yellows, contrasted by cooler greens and blues.
    The style is reminiscent of a modern, abstract painting with a blend of surrealism. The use of sweeping, curvilinear lines and organic shapes gives the composition a sense of movement and liveliness. The background features a mix of soft, blended colors and sharp, defined lines, adding depth and complexity to the overall piece. The image evokes a sense of freedom and natural beauty, captured through an imaginative and artistic lens.
    Dimensions: 36 in x 48 in, custom sized.
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  • Quixote II

    Quixote II

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    Quixote II
    Quixote II 2024. Analog – Digital Print. Step into a surreal series of prints featuring Don Quixote de La Mancha, created with a blend of analog color pencil drawings and digital enhancement. Each piece uniquely interprets this iconic literary figure, showcasing vibrant colors, intricate details, and fantastical elements that transport viewers into a dreamlike landscape. Printed on high-quality archival paper using advanced giclée technology, these artworks ensure superior detail and color reproduction. Available in custom sizes, they make a striking addition to any space, inviting viewers to explore the rich imagination of Don Quixote’s world.
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    *This is part of a 3-piece series available together, printed in glass and framed Dimensions: 16 x 24 inches.
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  • Moving Lights of the Caribbean

    Moving Lights of the Caribbean

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    Moving Lights of the Caribbean
    Moving Lights of the Caribbean (2024) Digital Painting. I love creating artwork that presents the breathtaking tropical paradise, that is Puerto Rico. I take photographs that then make perfect templates to paint over digitally! Here is where the harmony between land and sea is vividly captured. The joy is to look above the water, to the sky is a canvas of warm oranges and pinks, suggesting a serene sunset, while lush green foliage and swaying palm trees frame the scene, creating a sense of secluded tranquility. I love how in the water we can see below the surface! To be able to capture the clear turquoise waters that reveal a lively aquatic world teeming with fish, swimming amongst coral reefs; to capture how he sun’s rays penetrate the water, creating dancing patterns on the sandy sea floor and highlighting the vivid colors of the marine life. This image evokes a feeling of peace and the beauty of untouched natural environments.

    Suggested print dimensions: 24 x 32 in
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  • Mother Colors

    Mother Colors

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  • Las Tetas de Cayey 2024

    Las Tetas de Cayey 2024

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    Las Tetas de Cayey 2024
    Las Tetas de Cayey  2024. Digital Painting
    Puerto Rico is the perfect setting and stage for these works to encapsulate the essence of the island’s vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. Every canvas vibrates with Caribbean rhythm! With vivid brushstrokes and dynamic compositions, the intention is to transport you to the serene shores of this paradise!
    The scene is inspired on the morning lights over the mountains of Cayey and it’s iconic duo commonly known as las Tetas de Cayey.
    Dimensions: 36 in x 24 in 

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