INSPIRATION GALLERY: On Creative Practice: Mar Estarellas

Mar Estarellas

I also embrace this intuitive painting technique when I create my own artwork, inspired by the meaningful moments I’ve had in Nature. My work often reflects my deep roots in the sea and a beautiful strong emerging connection to the forest; for example, moments when I’ve felt truly held by water and the more-than-human world. Each painting is a visual diary of this connection, in its many forms and layers, often accompanied by little snippets of free writing that capture the emotions and thoughts inspired in those moments.

My paintings and writings may not be technically perfect, but, as you may have noticed, that’s never been the goal. What truly matters to me is being fully present to what’s around me, allowing myself to express feelings that are bigger than words or even my body can contain. This process is about releasing and expressing these emotions, as my mind extends from my body to the canvas, letting creativity flow freely. I rarely use a paintbrush — instead, I let my hands and whatever tools feel right guide the process, making it a direct, intimate experience that connects me more deeply with the moment, Nature and myself in a constant unbounded flow of life and creation.

Artwork and reflections generously supplied by Mar Estarellas

Mis raices, el olor del mar

CHEIRA A MAR

CHEIRA A MARESIA

CHEIRA A AMOR

CHEIRA A POESIA

The waters of the Heath 

My dearest Water,

Thank you for waking me up to eternal beauty of the present moment.

Thank you for making me feel ecstatic 

even when my heart is feeling b r o k e n .

Thank you for making my body strong.

Thank you for holding me,

supporting me,

helping me stay a f l o a t ,

no matter how heavy my heart, my mind, my body feels.

Thank you for the giggles that make the playful little me immensely happy.

My dearest cold water, thank you for washing a w a y  my fears and anxieties.

Thank you for caressing away depressions of my sensitive soul.

Thank you for teaching me to come back to my breath. To my · spirit.

Thank you, because every single time you show me that I am stronger,

braver than I think I am.

Thank you for giving me the gift of discipline.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

My home. My love.

Mar.

Explore more of Mar’s work at the links below

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