Onelio Marrero

Could It Be?, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
This scene captures a quiet moment inside an antiques shop. A man pauses mid-step, drawn to two framed water lily paintings. As any regular shopper knows, the thrill of discovering a hidden masterpiece is hard to resist. The title nods to that dream, the chance of stumbling upon a Monet in the most unexpected place. Artist Onelio Marrero’s masterly handling of light and detail is poetically selective, offering just enough for the viewer to recall similar scenes.

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: antique, store, lamp, shade, collect, frame, artwork, man, paintings, rack, display, collector, interior, store, figure, architecture, impressionism, people, oil painting, brown

Could It Be?
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
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .5 in. d
0 lbs. 10 oz.