ocean decor

Christian Bustamante expertly uses acrylics on canvas to paint the vibrant figure of a red snapper that has just been caught in an energizing yellow background. “For this composition, I drew inspiration from my country’s rich artisanal fishing heritage,” says the Salvadoran artist. “The inspiration sprung from the waters of the sea that sustain so many low-income families in coastal communities, becoming a vital link to the reality around me. The choice to portray a red snapper is not just aesthetic; it is a statement about the cultural and economic importance of this species in people's daily lives. Every stroke and shade in the painting aims to capture the essence of artisanal fishing, an activity that is not just a livelihood but a way to preserve deep-rooted traditions.”

Titled Pesca del Dia in Spanish.

Using acrylics on canvas, Christian Bustamante expertly depicts a sea turtle gracefully gliding through the depths of the ocean. “This majestic species is sadly endangered and deserves all the protection we can provide,” says the Salvadoran artist. “With this painting, I wish to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and caring for these incredible creatures, inspiring actions that contribute to their conservation and the care of the marine environment they inhabit.”

Titled Salvemoslas in Spanish.

This striking painting by Christian Bustamante depicts a red crab wearing an old yellow diving helmet as it walks across the ocean floor surrounded by seaweed and shells. “This surreal image evokes different sensations in those who observe it. Each viewer can interpret the scene in their own way,” says the Salvadoran artist, who created the composition using acrylics on canvas.

Thai artist Sukum Ruangdech paints a breathtaking oil seascape in the Impressionist style, depicting the vast expanse of the ocean stretching out to meet a softly clouded sky with stones partially submerged in the clear, blue water. “The inspiration for this artwork came from my travels,” says Ruangdech. “Train journeys offer endless beauty. Looking out the window reveals countless beautiful scenes. When passing the ocean, seeing the azure expanse, breathing in the sea air and witnessing the shimmering sunlight reflecting on the water, it truly lifts my spirits on a melancholic afternoon.”

Golden light envelops rugged rocks that jut into the ocean. The darkening sky intensifies the glorious colors of sunlight reflected on the water. Washing gently to shore, the waves are tinted with rose and orchid that contrast with deep sapphire and sunny yellow. Prachuap Chaikham-udom paints an enchanted island scene from Thailand.