Follow the Swedish artist Marika René

The final touches on a new painting. ✨

One of my own favourites on the wall here in Särö. 🤍

Where Every Mussel Artwork BeginsNot every artwork starts with a paintbrush.Before I can create my blue mussel artworks, every shell is carefully cleaned by hand. It's a slow and mindful process, but it's also where the journey begins.Each shell has its own shape, texture and story, shaped by the sea before becoming part of a new piece of art.This...

The inspiration of the Gran Canarian nature and beaches never ends. I really love the dark and golden sand.

I am trying new formats. It makes it a lot different to produce a quadratic artwork. 60 x 60 cm.

A moment of calm, one circle at a time.

The painting begins to take shape.

Here's the foundation of one of my largest artworks yet. The background is in place—and now the exciting part begins.

It feels almost magical to create here in Gran Canaria and then see one of my original artworks become part of someone else's space. From my little corner of inspiration to a new home.