1001 Shades

When I start a painting, I don't always have a set color palette in mind. I'll have a general direction — dark and moody, light and airy, neutral with a pop — but it's mostly a moment of play and discovery. It's important to try unexpected combinations and welcome the mistakes. Being flexible in the process doesn't mean it isn't serious. It just means it isn't set in stone. If I'm running out of brown, a dark blue can often assume the role of tree bark.

The Mediterranean Pines Design is a perfect example of colors versatility

It might sound strange, but in painting, you don't always go with the obvious choice. A color is shaped by the time of day, the quality of light, the colors around it. The sea turns purple. The grass goes golden yellow. It's about millions of brushstrokes moving next to each other — the color gains depth and richness, which is exactly what happens in the real world. Nothing is flat. Nothing is just one shade of one color. That's the digital world. Part of the joy is building layers upon layers, watching your palette become overcrowded with possibilities. It's what I love in a home too — the mix and match, the warmth, the atmosphere. It shouldn't look like anyone else's. It should be yours. I'm not making a case for maximalism, even if I do love objects, treasures and memories. My work is about celebrating uniqueness and specificity.

Color Palette in progess

My palette knows no limits — just like my curiosity, and all the things I still want to explore in painting.