Follow the Swedish artist Marika René

After a long search I have eventually found the best seaglass beach on Gran Canaria. Lots of green glass due to the Tropical beer bottles.

The last touch of a Square of mussels. 20 x 20 cm. Now available in the store. Beautiful blue mussels from Särö on the swedish Westcoast mounted in a square.

It took a long time until I decided how to sign my artwork.I use a embossing tool with my own logo and sign with my initials MR and a dot.

SOLD Artwork "A:s happy space" 60x60 cm.
Watercolor, gold and charcoal on Arches 300gr watercolor hotpress paper.

I have collected blue mussels during the summer season. Now it is time to create. This time it is a Heart of gold.

I am testing a bew way to frame my smaller artwork. This time the frame is golden. Do you like it?

The story of a custom made space art painting.The colors are inspired by the almondblossom of Gran Canaria. Light pink, military green, cerise, black and gold.

Close to where I have my Studio in Särö is this beautiful little bay with typical westcoast feeling. It is the very best place to make a film with my favourite artwork.

November is a very productive part of the year. All the ideas I have been working with since the summer are ready very soon. I will show more artworks with the whole story in the upcomimg posts. Sleep tight or if you are over there I wish you a beautiful and successful day.

It always akes me a bit nervous when starting up a new painting. The paper is white and untouched. Where should I add the first color?