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Mid Summer's Lava
60X45 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
“Two hearts in love can have the warmth of a beautiful summer day whatever the season is! Watch out because love sometimes can feel as hot as hugging a volcano, full of hot lava.”
Inspired by young passionate love, this original piece was painted using oil brushes and Basta created a playful and cheerful palette to achieve that sense of summer groovy vibe. Her eyes are closed to express content, safety and trust, while his gaze is strong, is very protective over her and his tight hold is like her shelter.
SOLD.
“Two hearts in love can have the warmth of a beautiful summer day whatever the season is! Watch out because love sometimes can feel as hot as hugging a volcano, full of hot lava.”
Inspired by young passionate love, this original piece was painted using oil brushes and Basta created a playful and cheerful palette to achieve that sense of summer groovy vibe. Her eyes are closed to express content, safety and trust, while his gaze is strong, is very protective over her and his tight hold is like her shelter.
Anubis and Jamila
100X80 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
The luxury of Upper Egypt's manor life unfolds as Jamila, adorned in gleaming gold, commands attention. Anubis, her silent guard (God of protection in Ancient Egypt), casts an ominous shadow, deterring all but the bravest from approaching the regal scene.
I meant for the composition to show themes of wealth, power, and an underlying sense of foreboding,
The rug on the floor is called Klim that is usually hand made in Egypt and has Egyptian motifs as well as the cushions on the sofa.
The beautiful red dress is full of Nubian Egyptian motifs too.
SOLD.
The luxury of Upper Egypt's manor life unfolds as Jamila, adorned in gleaming gold, commands attention. Anubis, her silent guard (God of protection in Ancient Egypt), casts an ominous shadow, deterring all but the bravest from approaching the regal scene.
I meant for the composition to show themes of wealth, power, and an underlying sense of foreboding,
The rug on the floor is called Klim that is usually hand made in Egypt and has Egyptian motifs as well as the cushions on the sofa.
The beautiful red dress is full of Nubian Egyptian motifs too.
The Cabaret
90X75 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
The Cabaret across the road witnessed it all, the blues singers, the dancing the sparkling gin glasses and the after parties too."
Oil painting knives helped adding more thickness and textures to achieve the fancy parties mood of the 1970s period where it's so obvious in the sequin dresses and background. The body poses and features of the 3 dancers show how Versatile in personality they are. You can tell who is easy to approach in a party like this and who you should better stay away of.
SOLD.
The Cabaret across the road witnessed it all, the blues singers, the dancing the sparkling gin glasses and the after parties too."
Oil painting knives helped adding more thickness and textures to achieve the fancy parties mood of the 1970s period where it's so obvious in the sequin dresses and background. The body poses and features of the 3 dancers show how Versatile in personality they are. You can tell who is easy to approach in a party like this and who you should better stay away of.
Rhapsody
60X50 cm. Acrylic on canvas.
SOLD.
The painting captures a tranquil and introspective atmosphere. It portrays the woman sitting on her ottoman looking at her reflection in the mirror as a metaphorical act of revealing her innermost self.
There's a robe hanging and her cat wandering suggesting a cozy home atmosphere and conveying a sense of poetic and melodic introspection.
SOLD.
The painting captures a tranquil and introspective atmosphere. It portrays the woman sitting on her ottoman looking at her reflection in the mirror as a metaphorical act of revealing her innermost self.
There's a robe hanging and her cat wandering suggesting a cozy home atmosphere and conveying a sense of poetic and melodic introspection.
One Evening Fest
60X50 cm. Acrylic on canvas.
SOLD.
A portrayal of the hidden world behind the scenes, where culinary artistry and anticipation merge in a captivating ballet of preparation and presentation, all set in the enchanting grand evening's backdrop.
In the monochromatic painting, This black and white composition emanates an air of mystery, emphasizing the behind the scenes of the party of two maids clad in classical uniforms.
Their hurried movements are an intricate symphony, choreographed by the imminent arrival of guests for the grand soirée.
The interplay of light and shadow with a shaft of warm light spilling in from the open door leading to the festivity. This narrow beam of illumination reveals the silhouette of the guests beyond – their laughter and animated conversations, a stark contrast to the quiet intensity of the kitchen.
SOLD.
A portrayal of the hidden world behind the scenes, where culinary artistry and anticipation merge in a captivating ballet of preparation and presentation, all set in the enchanting grand evening's backdrop.
In the monochromatic painting, This black and white composition emanates an air of mystery, emphasizing the behind the scenes of the party of two maids clad in classical uniforms.
Their hurried movements are an intricate symphony, choreographed by the imminent arrival of guests for the grand soirée.
The interplay of light and shadow with a shaft of warm light spilling in from the open door leading to the festivity. This narrow beam of illumination reveals the silhouette of the guests beyond – their laughter and animated conversations, a stark contrast to the quiet intensity of the kitchen.
A Taste of Zaragoza
60X50 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Breeze and Biscuits
100X80 cm. Acrylic on canvas.
SOLD.
Exaggerated facial features and body shapes give the characters a unique identity, a caricature style, but with a sophisticated twist. Their expressions suggest they are engaged in a back and forth conversation, and makes you wonder who the friend visiting is and whom is the owner of the place!.
The bird singing in the corner adds a whimsical touch, reinforcing the carefree and joyful atmosphere of the scene and symbolise interesting gossip.
It tells a story of friendship and a shared moment in a fun and relatable way.
The warm reds and oranges contrasted with cooler greens and blues create a harmonious yet dynamic balance. It feels like a bright, sunny day in a Mediterranean setting
SOLD.
Exaggerated facial features and body shapes give the characters a unique identity, a caricature style, but with a sophisticated twist. Their expressions suggest they are engaged in a back and forth conversation, and makes you wonder who the friend visiting is and whom is the owner of the place!.
The bird singing in the corner adds a whimsical touch, reinforcing the carefree and joyful atmosphere of the scene and symbolise interesting gossip.
It tells a story of friendship and a shared moment in a fun and relatable way.
The warm reds and oranges contrasted with cooler greens and blues create a harmonious yet dynamic balance. It feels like a bright, sunny day in a Mediterranean setting
Peering Out
40X30 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
His soul kept whispering, inviting him to just take a close look inside, follow it’s mysterious signs and accept it’s madness.
It kept staring at him with it’s gazing wide eyes, very curious and surprised as if it could barley recognise him.
He got lost in his own soul’s eyes for hours and hours, and totally surrenderd to it’s appeal."
The viewer is looking inside at his/her own soul like someone looking from the door eye hole.
I chose a rooster to symbolise the viewer's soul because it's crowing to wake him up from his very long coma , and it's head is basically a large eye staring back at the viewer.
A very mysterious world inside full of fantasy. The viewer forgot everything about his inner world and life turned him into a very basic and ordinary person.
SOLD.
His soul kept whispering, inviting him to just take a close look inside, follow it’s mysterious signs and accept it’s madness.
It kept staring at him with it’s gazing wide eyes, very curious and surprised as if it could barley recognise him.
He got lost in his own soul’s eyes for hours and hours, and totally surrenderd to it’s appeal."
The viewer is looking inside at his/her own soul like someone looking from the door eye hole.
I chose a rooster to symbolise the viewer's soul because it's crowing to wake him up from his very long coma , and it's head is basically a large eye staring back at the viewer.
A very mysterious world inside full of fantasy. The viewer forgot everything about his inner world and life turned him into a very basic and ordinary person.
Dusk Reverie
50X40 cm. Acrylic on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Smells Like Tropea
60X45 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
“What’s home to you? Isn’t it coming after a long day to a a cozy tiny kitchen, smelling of all kinds of delicious aromas of basil, tomato, butter and garlic mixed with chopping sound and curtains floating by spring breeze?”
It’s a common scenery from inside of the kitchens of many mediterranean small towns in Italy, Greece and Spain. The painting is enriched with colourful details of ingredients and cooking tools in primary colours palette.
SOLD.
“What’s home to you? Isn’t it coming after a long day to a a cozy tiny kitchen, smelling of all kinds of delicious aromas of basil, tomato, butter and garlic mixed with chopping sound and curtains floating by spring breeze?”
It’s a common scenery from inside of the kitchens of many mediterranean small towns in Italy, Greece and Spain. The painting is enriched with colourful details of ingredients and cooking tools in primary colours palette.
Tides Brought Me Home
60X50 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
EL-Montazah
60X50 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
“El-Montazah” bridge is a pretty colorful ancient one built in the Royal parks in Alexandria, Egypt
The scenery is very common in many countries on the Mediterranean.
SOLD.
“El-Montazah” bridge is a pretty colorful ancient one built in the Royal parks in Alexandria, Egypt
The scenery is very common in many countries on the Mediterranean.
Hymns of Cairo
60X50 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
It’s late in the evening in Old Cairo, the lady in the painting is wearing a fez while playing on her Oud some oriental hymns. Standing on the top leaf of the Monestera beside her is a beautiful colourful bird singing with the music. The Fez came to Egypt in the 19th century and was worn only by men signifying power and status for the wearer. Believing in Women’s empowerment it felt right picturing a strong Egyptian woman in control and marching on her own drum beat! You could feel the late evening summer breeze by looking at the shades of blue.
SOLD.
It’s late in the evening in Old Cairo, the lady in the painting is wearing a fez while playing on her Oud some oriental hymns. Standing on the top leaf of the Monestera beside her is a beautiful colourful bird singing with the music. The Fez came to Egypt in the 19th century and was worn only by men signifying power and status for the wearer. Believing in Women’s empowerment it felt right picturing a strong Egyptian woman in control and marching on her own drum beat! You could feel the late evening summer breeze by looking at the shades of blue.
Reinforcement
40X30 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
Some people are like home, just their presence calms you even in the most critical times. The characters in the painting represents a couple or 2 close friends. One of them is upside down struggling, going through a tough time, the person lost control and balance over his/her life. The other one is stable with his/her heavy feet fixed to the ground and holding the other one tight with so much love and care preventing him to flip or fly away. Home is a shelter from storms. The blue is the shelter and home of the green one. The structure of the elements in the painting - including the red and white rectangles- forms a cross. Cross represents Salvation= Saving. The one in blue is saving the one in green. The one in blue has a bandage gown to represent that he is not a super hero or immune to pain and struggle, Although he might have his own pain and hurt, he is still there for the other one in complete devotion and self sacrifice refusing to let go.
SOLD.
Some people are like home, just their presence calms you even in the most critical times. The characters in the painting represents a couple or 2 close friends. One of them is upside down struggling, going through a tough time, the person lost control and balance over his/her life. The other one is stable with his/her heavy feet fixed to the ground and holding the other one tight with so much love and care preventing him to flip or fly away. Home is a shelter from storms. The blue is the shelter and home of the green one. The structure of the elements in the painting - including the red and white rectangles- forms a cross. Cross represents Salvation= Saving. The one in blue is saving the one in green. The one in blue has a bandage gown to represent that he is not a super hero or immune to pain and struggle, Although he might have his own pain and hurt, he is still there for the other one in complete devotion and self sacrifice refusing to let go.
Nadia
50X40 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
A sunset scenery showing a woman just relaxing by the window in cubism style and a very blocky sharp edged outline, Grounded and heavy almost like The Sphinx to show stability and resilience. The highlight of the painting is the painting knives textures in the dress and sharp features.
SOLD.
A sunset scenery showing a woman just relaxing by the window in cubism style and a very blocky sharp edged outline, Grounded and heavy almost like The Sphinx to show stability and resilience. The highlight of the painting is the painting knives textures in the dress and sharp features.
One Day in Eden
50X40 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Spanish Delights
60X50 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Gabriella
80X30 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
“Filled with mixed feelings of hurtful memories, fear and hope, she packed what really mattered to her, hold herself tight and never looked back again.”
Suitable matte palette colours were created for the dusty foggy background of the hometown and a mixture of brushes and knives were used to achieve this.
SOLD.
“Filled with mixed feelings of hurtful memories, fear and hope, she packed what really mattered to her, hold herself tight and never looked back again.”
Suitable matte palette colours were created for the dusty foggy background of the hometown and a mixture of brushes and knives were used to achieve this.
Crowded Minds
100X80 cm. Acrylic on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Harmonious Bliss
80X40 cm. Acrylic and Genuine Gold Leaves on canvas.
SOLD.
The painting captures a serene moment as 3 women adorned in flowing gowns recline on a sofa, immersed in the enchanting melodies played by the 2 men, one with a flute and the other with an oud.
The Genuine Gold leaves I used in this painting harmonizes elegance, relaxation, and the beauty of shared musical bliss.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Oh0fPMgMa/?img_index=2
SOLD.
The painting captures a serene moment as 3 women adorned in flowing gowns recline on a sofa, immersed in the enchanting melodies played by the 2 men, one with a flute and the other with an oud.
The Genuine Gold leaves I used in this painting harmonizes elegance, relaxation, and the beauty of shared musical bliss.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Oh0fPMgMa/?img_index=2
Bastet
60X50 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
Bastet is the daughter of Ra and Isis. According to Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses had the power to transform into different animals.
Only one goddess named Bastet had the power to become a cat.
SOLD.
Bastet is the daughter of Ra and Isis. According to Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses had the power to transform into different animals.
Only one goddess named Bastet had the power to become a cat.
Reflections of Serenity
20X20 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
SOLD.
Éiru
30X20 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
Ériu, the eponymous matron goddess of Ireland. I wanted to Show the magical greenery of Ireland's woods and some Celtic clayand wattle houses on the beach while the ocean waves are crashing down there.
SOLD.
Ériu, the eponymous matron goddess of Ireland. I wanted to Show the magical greenery of Ireland's woods and some Celtic clayand wattle houses on the beach while the ocean waves are crashing down there.
Eleven O'clock
40X30 cm. Oil on canvas.
SOLD.
The Floor lamp indicates that it’s late in the evening, the couple kissing heads form a heart shape by the intersection of the head lines and the long necks of couple kissing former 11 “Eleven O’clock in the evening”. It’s a romantic painting with a vintage feel, maybe in the 50s and you could almost hear some Blues playing in the background. The rich red color shades are obtained using variable palette knives that led to a very vibrant red that gives the painting the romantic feel with the contrast of the white and blue.
SOLD.
The Floor lamp indicates that it’s late in the evening, the couple kissing heads form a heart shape by the intersection of the head lines and the long necks of couple kissing former 11 “Eleven O’clock in the evening”. It’s a romantic painting with a vintage feel, maybe in the 50s and you could almost hear some Blues playing in the background. The rich red color shades are obtained using variable palette knives that led to a very vibrant red that gives the painting the romantic feel with the contrast of the white and blue.
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