The making of “Guardians of Railay”: Oil on Canvas, 60x90cm

Published on 6 December 2025 at 13:00

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.

For a while, I had been wanting to paint a landscape. When I revisited my photographs from Railay Beach in Thailand, I knew the moment had arrived. The cliffs rising above the bay, the long-tail boats resting on the water, and the sky shifting through its colors all carried a sense of guardianship and serenity. That was the seed forGuardians of Railay.

The Story Behind the Painting

Railay is a place where nature feels protective yet gentle. The limestone cliffs seemed to watch over the sea, while the boats carried stories of pause and journey. Painting this scene was a way to honor that memory and to share the gratitude I felt standing there.

Painting of a boar made by Annalisa Mongio

Details of the Artwork

  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 60x90cm
  • Technique: Layered brushwork to capture depth in the cliffs and softness in the water
  • Mood: A blend of calm and movement, echoing the rhythm of travel itself

This piece is meant to be a statement artwork—something that brings both beauty and meaning into a space.

Why CollectGuardians of Railay?

  • It’s an original oil painting, created from a real journey and memory.
  • It reflects themes of travel, gratitude, and serenity, making it more than just decoration.
  • It connects to a real place—Railay Beach in Thailand—while inviting personal interpretation.
  • With free worldwide shipping, it’s accessible to collectors everywhere.

A Piece That Carries a Journey

For me, painting is about sharing experiences that words alone can’t capture.Guardians of Railay is a reminder of how travel leaves us with impressions that stay, waiting for the right moment to be painted. I hope it brings that same sense of calm and wonder into the space where it finds its home.

If you could choose one photograph from your travels to turn into a painting, which would it be?

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