Here’s some details of my most ambitious project yet. It’s a Vanitas painting complete with hidden symbolism. There’s an Easter egg in the last image 🫶🏻 Full working coming soon #art #artstr #oilpainting #stilllife #vanitas #bitcoin #btc

The bust in this work is borrowed from Vaporwave internet culture. Vaporwave combines 80’s visual aesthetics with classical antiquity, creating a strange mix of nostalgia and irony. The music often includes slowed-down samples of 80’s tracks, elevator tunes, and shopping mall sounds. The most well known piece is Floral Shoppe by Macintosh Plus, which you’re listening to right now. #oilpainting #contemporaryrealism #art #artstr

“Secrets of my age” (2025) - Oil on panel, 50x60cm The final work in this series is a quiet nod to modern culture. It weaves in symbols of youth and internet subcultures; things often overlooked by the mainstream but instantly recognizable to those who pay attention. A still life that feels both timeless and very much of today. #oilpainting #contemporaryrealism #art #artstr #grownostr #artforsale

SOLD #artstr

A sneak peak of the final work in the series. What the previous study’s have been working up to.. #art #artstr #grownostr #oilpainting #painting

I believe in transparency when it comes to pricing. Buying an original artwork can be quite an investment, and no one likes surprises. That’s why every piece I create will have a set price. #art #artstr #oilpainting

The final study in this series. This ornate frame works really well with the stateliness of the bust. Lucky I have a bunch of these frames in different sizes. #art #artstr #grownostr #nostr #nostrart #oilpainting #oilpaint

I really enjoyed painting this bust. With a limited palette, the focus shifts entirely to values — light, shadow, and form. It turned into a perfect study and a stepping stone toward the final piece in this series. #oilpainting #stilllife #art #artstr #oilstill

Study with AirPods (2025) - Oil on panel, 40x30cm #oilpainting #stilllife #contemporaryrealism #art #artstr

This piece brings together everything I love to paint: the organic flow of roots, the play of light in glass reflections, and the sharp, structured contrast of AirPods. Sharing some close-up details, hope you enjoy them as much as I do. #rootstudy #rootpainting #glassreflections #paintedglass #art #artstr #oilpainting

And another framed oil painting. #stilllife #realismart #oilpainting #art #artstr

Framed and finished. Seeing a piece in its frame always feels like the final touch. #mariestellamaris #contemporaryrealism #oilpaintingart #modernstilllife #fineartpainting #realismartists #artcollectorscommunity #framedart #originaloilpainting #realistpainting #artpresentation #panelpainting #oilpaintingoriginal #fineartoftheday #paintingdetails #artseries

Some detail pics #art #artstr #grownostr #oilpainting

Some detail pics of my latest work. #oilpainting #painting #art #artstr

Still life with seashells (2025) - Oil on 24x18cm panel #oilpaintingonpanel #stilllifeoilpainting #realismartwork #contemporaryrealism #seashellpainting #fineartcollector #slowartmovement #realistart #traditionalfineart #artforinteriors #quietluxurydecor #coastalinteriors #artinspiredliving #homedecorinspo #interiorartdecor #artforsaleonline #artcollectorslife #timelesshomestyle #artloverscommunity #originalartworkforsale #modernclassicalart #seasideinspiration #artdecorlove #interiorstylewithart

The tricky truth: shells like this are often easier to paint than a plain white cup. Complex shapes give clear shadows and edges, while subtle surfaces demand far more precision. This is the 5th piece in my practice series—proof that “complicated” isn’t always hardest. #oilpainting #oilpaintings #stilllifeart #gallery #fineart #art #traditionalart #realism #painting #stilllife #seashell #shellpainting #practicepainting #realistpainting #classicalpainting #realismart #fineartpractice #artistsoninstagram #artprocess

No safety net this time around, let’s go! #art #finearts #contemporaryart #oilpainting #artistworkspace #easel #palette #craftsmanship #stilllife #realism #naturaltextures #wood #sereneatmosphere #intricateart #arstr #grownostr #wip #blog

Still life with pears (2022) - oil on canvas paper 24x30cm #art #finearts #oilpainting #stilllife #pears #realism #craftsmanship #lightandshadow #texture #contemporaryart #classicalart #atmosphericart #arstr #grownostr #portfolio #blog

I’m building a Photo Booth / workstation, including a neutral light lamp for painting. Progress so far. #artstr #painting #build

If schools were designed around the premise “use it, or lose it”, 70% of the curriculum could be scrapped.