Follow the Swedish artist Marika René

I have searched for blue mussels for several years here on Gran Canaria with no success. It was after a visit to a seafoodreataurant that I finally found them.

I love creating outside. I try to fins new spots every time to get the most inspiration from my surroundings. Today I went to the cliffs by the beach. Golden shimmering beaches, sun and a blue sky!

New artwork in a new very light wooden box frame. artwork is 70x100 cm + the frame. I save this one for my own wall as it means something special to me.

I always get very creative when coming to Gran Canaria. The blue sky, ocean and all the colors around me is a perfect start to new art projects.

I am testing a new way to add color to the background of my spaceart. It is fun and a little bit crazy, but I do really like this background colouring way.

During the swedish winter I go to Gran Canaria. It is a perfect place to be creative. I am a big fan of blue mussels. They are hard to find here but some weeks ago I was lucky to find them. This time I am creating a heart of gold.

A perfect day on Gran Canaria. The sun is shining and I have a lot of time to create art and enjoying the surroundings.

On the top of Gran Canaria we have found lots of wild figs. Very delicious and sweet. But the color is what inspires me. This year I have gotten a new idea. Follow for more.

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.