Onelio Marrero

The Catch, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero lives just minutes from the New Jersey shore, where he and his wife enjoy long walks along the beach. In the quieter winter months, the shoreline often feels deserted, save for the ever-present surf fishermen. In this impressionist piece, Onelio captures the moment three fishermen cast their lines, one of them reeling in a small mako shark. The light and air shimmer across the scene, with reflections dancing in the runnels left by the receding tide.

About the Artist
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist scenes that capture the romanticism of New York City or the soothing quiet of a rippling pond. His work evokes nostalgia and intimacy, giving the viewer a sense of having visited the same places before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. Living in New Jersey, he enjoys the luxury of having his favorite subjects to paint—whether it's the urban surroundings or the abundant nature just a short walk from his home. When he’s not painting, Onelio spends time with his grandchildren and immediate family, cultivates bonsai plants, and reads.

Words that describe this painting: beach, fish, fisherman, fishermen, shore, wave, tide, surf, cloud, horizon, ocean, sea, foam, fishing, water, reflection, impressionism, people, seascape, oil painting, beige

The Catch
Onelio Marrero
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
16 in. h x 20 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.