Why chasing perfection limits us and how imperfection can inspire art, life, and freedom.

Hidden figures often appear in my seascape paintings: faces, silhouettes, even mermaids emerging from waves and clouds. In this post, I share stories of how these forms were discovered and why I’ve learned to embrace their mystery.

Oil Sketxh 2024-8 Seascape Oil Paintings on Paper: A Creative Choice As a painter, when I am about to start a new painting, I often face...

Why I never varnish my paintings? Because I see them as living creations rather than objects to be sealed away. In this post, I share my living painting philosophy and oil painting techniques, exploring how texture, layers, and time keep each work breathing, evolving, and telling its own story.

Greek artist Marina Syntelis explores her deep connection to the sea, painting memories, emotions, and landscapes of Santorini in a journey between realism and abstraction.