Still life and abstract art
When I paint, I get to reflect the things that matter most to me: my values, emotions, and inspirations. The two styles I focus on, still life and abstract art, both serve as unique expressions of what I hold dear in life. Each allows me to celebrate different parts of our beautiful human existence: the simplicity of the everyday and the depth of what we feel but cannot see.
Still Life: finding beauty in daily life
In my still lifes, I get to celebrate the beauty of the ordinary. A cup left on the table, the food we eat, a simple vase of flowers: these objects, though seemingly mundane, carry lots of meaning.
For me, painting still lifes is about honoring what’s already present. It’s a way of showing love, whether to the person who owns (or owned) the object or to the object itself. I find incredible joy in observing and appreciating the small, simple things we often overlook.
There’s a quiet beauty in everyday items. They remind me that I don’t need much to feel content; everything I need is already around me.
Abstract art: the language of emotions and our inner world
My abstract works, on the other hand, dive into the unseen inner world of our emotions, memories, and imagination. They are created in the moment, driven by spontaneity and experimentation.
When I paint abstracts, I like to look at the process of telling a story when words are not enough. My abstract pieces are deeply inspired by things we can't hold or grasp: music, my memory, my imagination, deeply felt extreme emotions, my childhood, the sea and my love for creation.
Painting is a way of remembering
For me, painting is more than an act of creation: it’s my way of preserving memories.
I may not remember what I was doing on a random Tuesday three months ago, but I’ll always remember the way I felt while creating a specific piece. Each painting becomes a snapshot of time of who and what mattered to me in that moment.
Even the smallest details stick with me like the music I was listening to, thoughts that were on repeat and how the brush in my hand felt (smooth, stubborn, frustrated, light). Painting gives my days meaning. It’s how I make my moments count, how I ensure nothing important slips through without me noticing.
Still life and abstract art: two sides of the same coin
While my still lifes keep me grateful for everything in the present, what's tangible and real, my abstracts allow me to explore the non-physical inner word I have, diving into emotions and dreams. Together, they create a balance that keeps my artistic process flowing and are a reflection of the life I value so deeply.
If you’ve connected with these reflections on still life and abstract art, you might enjoy diving deeper into other topics I’ve written about.
Check out my blogs about how I found my passion and on how to commission a still life or abstract painting from me.
