Jackdaw
Jackdaws aren’t endangered—at least not in my garden. They’ve claimed our oak tree as their hangout spot and start chattering at dawn, only quieting down when night falls. They’re remarkably clever and constantly find new ways to outsmart my efforts to feed the smaller birds. At this point, the garden has basically become their private […]
Painted Christmas Cards
Painted Christmas Cards I have some small canvas squares attached to a board, each no bigger than 10 by 10 cm. I wasn’t sure what to do with them, so I decided to turn them into Christmas cards and send them back as gifts. I still have a few left, but here are some examples […]
New York?
A friend saw a painting in a gallery and took a photo of it with her iPhone, intending to return later to buy it. However, when she went back the next day, the painting was gone. She asked me to recreate it from the photo. Rather than making an exact copy, I decided to ‘improve’ […]
Sepia
This surrealistic painting serves as an exercise in using sepia as the base color, with added touches of color for different elements. The intention is to evoke the feel of an old photograph. The canvas measures 40 by 70 cm and is mounted on an aluminum frame. Beyond being an experiment, it also expresses a […]
A chateau in Ferrassieres
Near the little village of Ferrassieres, there’s a building the owners call a chateau. It’s not exactly a castle, more like an old school that’s been turned into apartments. In fact, it used to be a summer resort for kids, not a school. Now it’s owned privately but can be rented. It sits on a […]
Haute Provence
In Provence, whenever I walked my dog, I saw a tree in the middle of tall grass that seemed perfect to draw. First, I made a quick sketch, but then I decided it would be nice to paint it on a board. I started painting outside, but I couldn’t finish it in one go. The […]
Memories of KRK
When revisiting a place from my youth, I thought that my cherished old memories will collide with new experiences. Everything should have undergone a transformation after two decades. In my case, the change should be even more pronounced since I was merely a high school boy during my vacations in Crikvenica, which was once part of […]
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque extends a warm invitation to enter a captivating and beautiful world. It is adorned with a myriad of textures, intriguing calligraphy, and endless motifs on tiles. Throughout the mosque, there are hidden spaces where visitors can sit, admire, and immerse themselves in the sights and sensations. Although this place is […]
Violet
This oil painting aims to blend stability and movement by depicting feet and a violet skirt. At least that was the idea. By anchoring the feet to the floor tiles and positioning a fuzzy looking skirt just above, I sought to create an interesting composition. Additionally, incorporating a substantial amount of violet was a fresh […]
Oman
A visit to Oman requires careful planning due to the warm weather. Simply strolling around and exploring a city is quite challenging. So, one often finds oneself adopting the role of an average tourist, participating in guided tours and excursions. (While being taken to an oasis may be less adventurous than tirelessly searching for one, […]