Onelio Marrero

Leisure Lake Early Morning, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Bright sunlight dances on the serene pond, reflecting the vibrant greens of the surrounding foliage. Gentle ripples add a sense of movement to the tranquil scene while trees stretch skyward, casting soft shadows along the shoreline. Artist Onelio Marrero has been working on the subject of water and reflections. In this piece, he captured the feel of a brilliant summer morning.

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: pond, lake, water, reflection, summer, trees, sunlight, season, ripples, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blue

Leisure Lake Early Morning
Onelio Marrero
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
16 in. h x 24 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.