Behind the Art | Marika René

Welcome to my art blog. Here I share insights into my work as an artist, new paintings, exhibitions and glimpses of my creative process.

Follow me behind the scenes at Studio 928 and discover more about my Space Art and artistic life in Sweden and Gran Canaria.

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.

Life is good.

18/12/2025

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.

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.