'Urban Soul' by Mahlia Amatina ©

Up-close and personal with New York inspired 'Urban Soul. A raw and rugged take on NY City and its apartments and architectural influences. This painting captures the soul of its buildings with its earthy tones and a mix of mark-marking and contrasting colours. Check it out :)

Starburst Forest - Painting by Mahlia Amatina © | The Abstract Colourist

Up Close On: 'Escapade'

Escapade is the representation of the kindred spirit. Its linguistic origins stem from the freedom of restraint in our worldly quest to be comfortable in one’s own throes. With roots in Latin, it portrays the universality of concept across various languages, and our familiarity with such feelings of striving for purpose and meaning, in life.

A seascape impression was created with varying brush strokes to convey the pace of the hunt; as well as waves and movement - with an incline towards a ‘loch ness monster’ figure on the left of the canvas. This figure denotes the fantastical truth, or foe, formed around a notion of mystery, wonder and awe. In the same manner as Nessie’s renowned tales; Escapade was created from the same root of intrigue.

The vibrant magentas are used with warm oranges and yellows in a striking palette to depict the construe of ‘wild adventure’ and ‘carefree capers’ that make up the act or pursuit in life’s non-linear mission of understanding.

"This painting is a tribute to those on their journey into their evolving souls to find their very own moment in Escapade"