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Marina Pallares Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Marina Pallares our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Marina Pallares · born 1980

The soul of Playa del Carmen

2017 · original 120 x 120 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$567120 × 120 cm Commission at original size

Weaving to the moon

2014 · original 140 x 120 cm

Discover "Weaving to the Moon" by Marina Pallares – a mesmerizing oil painting of a nocturnal landscape & magical realism. Explore surrealism, texture & symbolism in this 140x120cm artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$637120 × 140 cm Commission at original size

#17: La Luna (The Moon)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Hand-painted reproduction of Marina Pallares’ ‘La Luna’. A magical realism oil painting capturing abundance & Guadalajara's culture. Exquisite detail, 11x8cm.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#32: El Pescado (The Fish)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The forest that watches me

2016 · original 30 x 30 cm

Enchanting oil painting by Marina Pallares: 'The Forest That Watches Me'. Whimsical forest scene with eyes on trees – a unique, magical realism piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#29: La Escalera (The Staircase)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#26: El Mundo (The World)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#21: El Corazón (The Heart)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#35: El Pato (The Duck)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#11: El Agave (Agave)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#08: El Barril (The Barrel)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Discover '#08: El Barril' by Marina Pallares (2008). A captivating miniature painting from Guadalajara, Mexico. Explore this unique piece & more original art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#19: El Horno (The Oven)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#16: La Mano (The Hand)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#27: El Nopal (Nopal)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#06: La Sirena (The Mermaid)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Discover "La Sirena" by Marina Pallares – a captivating Mexican magical realism painting. Hand-painted reproduction available in 11x8cm. Explore her evocative works!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Música Natural (Natural Music)

2012 · original 140 x 200 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$960200 × 140 cm Commission at original size

#04: El Tequila (Tequila)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#31: La Maceta (The Flowerpot)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Discover "La Maceta" by Marina Pallares – a captivating Mexican magical realism oil painting. Explore abundance & culture in this 11x8cm hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#24: El Mariachi (Mariachi)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#30: El Sol (The Sun)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Discover #30: El Sol by marina pallares – a vibrant Mexican oil painting capturing abundance & cultural themes in Guadalajara. Explore this unique artwork today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#10: El Gato (The Cat)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#23: El Músico (The Musician)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#36: El Tren (The Train)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#01: El Gallo (The Rooster)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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#09: El Árbol (The Tree)

2008 · original 11 x 8 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 48 artworks by Marina Pallares
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The artist

Marina Pallares

born 1980

Quick facts

Art periodContemporary
Top-ranked workThe soul of Playa del Carmen
Creative periodscontemporary
Works on APS48
Typical colorswhite
Born1980, Guadalajara, Mexico
Corpus themesmagical realism influence

Biography

The Ethereal Visions of Marina Pallares

Born in the vibrant heart of Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1980, Marina Pallares has emerged as a profound weaver of magical realism, crafting worlds where the boundaries between the tangible and the fantastic dissolve. Her artistic journey is one of deep-rooted passion, having begun her formal studies in Visual and Plastic Arts at the tender age of eleven. Immersed in prestigious institutions such as the Instituto Cultural Cabañas and the José Clemente Orozco Center for Art Education under the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA), Pallares developed a technical foundation that would later allow her to traverse diverse mediums with effortless grace. Her work does not merely depict reality; it reimagines it, infusing everyday Mexican landscapes and cultural motifs with a dreamlike, surrealist energy that invites viewers into a state of contemplative wonder.

The essence of Pallares’ oeuvre lies in her masterful command of magical realism, a style that finds its soul in the tension between the recognizable and the impossible. Drawing subtle inspiration from the haunting, symbolic narratives of artists like Remedios Varo and the literary surrealism of Franz Kafka, she constructs compositions where the mundane is elevated to the mythic. Whether it is the celestial glow of a moonlit scene or the intricate textures of a botanical study, her paintings serve as portals to hidden truths. This stylistic signature allows her to explore complex emotional landscapes and universal themes of abundance, nature, and cultural identity, all while maintaining a grounding in the rich, tactile traditions of her Mexican heritage.

A Versatile Mastery of Medium and Texture

What distinguishes Pallares within the contemporary Latin American art scene is her remarkable versatility across both pictorial and graphic disciplines. She approaches each project not with a rigid adherence to a single school of thought, but with a fluid commitment to the technique that best serves her creative intent. Her practice is characterized by a meticulous layering of oil paints, which lends a luminous, almost sculptural depth to her subjects. Yet, she is equally adept at the precision required for linocut printmaking and the delicate, sharp intricacies of metal engraving.

This technical breadth allows her to manipulate texture and pattern in ways that enhance the magical atmosphere of her work:

Oil Painting: Used to create rich, atmospheric depths and a sense of luminous reality.
Linocut Printmaking: Employed to capture bold textures and rhythmic patterns that echo traditional folk aesthetics.
Metal Engraving and Etching: Providing a fine, detailed dimension that adds a layer of permanence and sculptural weight to her compositions.

Legacy and Recognition

Since she began exhibiting her work professionally at the age of nineteen, Marina Pallares has maintained an uninterrupted and prolific trajectory in the field of Visual Arts. Her ability to translate profound cultural themes into evocative imagery has earned her significant recognition within esteemed Mexican institutions. Her works have been showcased in notable venues such as the National Tequila Museum in Tequila, Jalisco, and the Alfonso Michel Museum in Guadalajara. These exhibitions have cemented her reputation as a vital voice in contemporary art, capable of bridging the gap between historical tradition and modern surrealist expression. Through her dedication to exploring the mysteries of the natural world and the richness of Mexican culture, Pallares continues to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of magic realism.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Marina Pallares work?

Marina Pallares worked in the Contemporary period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I browse Marina Pallares's works by color palette?

Marina Pallares's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

Where can I see Marina Pallares's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

The Mood Room of Marina Pallares is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

Collector's quiz

In which Mexican city was Marina Pallares born?
At what age did Marina Pallares begin her formal studies in Visual and Plastic Arts?
Which artistic style is the primary focus of Marina Pallares' work?
Which of these mediums is NOT mentioned as part of her versatile practice?
Which literary figure is cited as an influence on her surrealist energy?

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