Welcome to My Creative Space

A few weeks ago, I had a conversation that stayed with me long after the studio lights were turned off. My sister was visiting, and as we looked over my latest canvases, we fell into a deep discussion about the art world. She asked a question many artists face: "Since it’s so hard to sell art, why not just paint what the buyers want?"

In the world of art, there are moments that stay with you long after the brush has been set down. My latest original oil painting, "Wait for it", is one of those pieces. It is more than just a landscape; it is a fragment of my soul and a memory of a journey that changed the way I see the natural world.

In our fast‑paced world, moments of calm and reflection are rare. Yet art has always offered a sanctuary, a way to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves. Whether it’s a vibrant landscape, a serene abstract, or a portrait filled with emotion, paintings have the power to heal, inspire, and transform everyday spaces.

As the confetti of New Year’s Eve settles and we lean into the quiet potential of January 2026, the familiar urge to "reset" begins. But for many of us, the traditional resolutions—gym memberships, strict diets, or rigid productivity hacks—feel a bit hollow.

Happy New Year! As we step into the first week of 2026, I’ve spent some quiet time in the studio reflecting on the year that just passed. For an artist, a year is measured by the evolution of the work and the courage it takes to try something new.

Every artist begins somewhere. The first brushstrokes are rarely masterpieces born from imagination alone. Instead, the early years of an artistic journey are often filled with copying, studying, and observing. And that is not only natural, it is essential.

As Christmas approaches, the world seems to shimmer with a special kind of light. Streets are adorned with twinkling decorations, homes are filled with the scent of festive baking, and hearts are warmed by the anticipation of gathering with loved ones. For artists, this season offers endless inspiration—moments of joy, nostalgia, and beauty waiting to be captured on canvas.

In a world saturated with digital images and mass-produced prints, original mixed media art offers something refreshingly tactile, deeply personal, and visually rich. As an artist, I’ve always been drawn to materials that tell stories—not just through color and form, but through texture, layering, and unexpected combinations. That’s why mixed media has become such an essential part of my creative process.

When I travel, I like to take photographs of places, people, and details that speak to me. Faces, landscapes, and small moments often carry a quiet resonance. Once I’m back home, I save the images that feel most alive in a special folder. Some of them wait there for years, until the right time comes to paint them. They become a kind of archive of impressions, memories waiting to be transformed into canvases.

When it comes to presenting oil paintings, few topics stir as much quiet debate among artists as framing. Some swear by it, others—like myself—prefer to let the canvas speak for itself. So, should you frame your painting? And if so, how do you choose the right one?

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you first fall in love with the art world. It’s not quiet or measured—it’s wild, joyful, and all-consuming. I remember the early days vividly: stepping into an art supply shop felt like entering a cathedral of possibility. The scent of linseed oil, the rows of untouched brushes, the rainbow of pigments—all of it whispered create, create, create.

In the quiet corners of my studio, tucked behind fresh canvases and jars of pigment, lie the paintings I once called finished. Some are framed, others are stacked gently in portfolios, and a few rest unceremoniously in drawers—half-forgotten, half-remembered. Revisiting old artwork is more than a nostalgic exercise. It’s a dialogue with my former self, a mirror held up to the evolution of my creative voice.