SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY

Discover the magic of cold wax

Welcome !

Are you looking for new ways to start creating textured art? Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting on your artistic journey, you are at the right place to explore the magic world of Cold Wax, whether it is for oils or acrylics!

My mission is to nurture your artistic expression and guide you as you embark on this exciting journey of painting with cold wax medium (oils and acrylics!). In my classes, you'll have the opportunity to learn, experiment, and grow as an artist in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Through my classes, tutorials, and live sessions (coming soon, promised!), you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to create stunning works of art. Take your time to look around and ask me questions.

Your creative cold wax adventure starts here, and I can't wait to see where it leads!

100 Mini-Portraits Challenge

If you're on social media, you've probably heard of the #100dayproject! The idea is to be creative every day for 100 days. But knowing myself, that's a bit too much for me, so I'm going to try to make 100 mini-portraits in however many days it takes! It would be such fun if you can join me in this project!

You can make 100 mini-portraits or more, or less, in any medium : acrylics, oils, (water-based) cold wax, water colours, crayons, collage, pens, anything! It's your project, so you decide how you want to do it!

Hi, it is so nice to meet you!

I am Marina - your painting guide!

I am so happy that you came to visit me here on my website and I would love to connect with you! A bit about me: I am a Dutch professional artist, living in the South of France with my family and lovely dog Tessa. I am passionate about painting with cold wax medium. My whole creative process changed the day that I discovered the medium and so will yours!

My studio is surrounded by olive trees and lavender bushes and has a wonderful view! My inspiration comes from old crumbled walls and weathered shutters which I translate into my own unique painting process. I love to give my figurative paintings a sort of abstract but dreamy vibe by leaving out the details and leave room for the viewer to make his own a story. Whether you are here for my art or my online classes, I hope you enjoy looking around on my website!

textured portrait in cold wax and oils

In the Art Store.

My art is based on the beautiful philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Wabi means  simplicity and elegant and Sabi the beauty of age and wear. My paintings are carefully built up layer by layer, showing imperfections and allowing history to shine through. They will enhance your walls in a beautiful way giving your home a touch of romance and a more peaceful and authentic sense of being at home

The difference between cold wax medium & oils and water based cold wax & acrylics

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the difference between cold wax and water-based cold wax

I think you all know now that I love to explore and experiment! I get so many questions about the water based cold wax and acrylics that I thought it would be fun to explore the differences between the two!

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Cold wax medium meets alcohol inks

Alcohol inks are vibrant, dye-based pigments popular for their bold colors and fluid application on various surfaces

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alcohol ink and cold wax

You have the questions.

I have the answers.