Starfish Oil Painting

In Starfish, the artist captures the fragile majesty of a creature that bridges the realms of sea and sky. The form is rendered with sculptural attention, its five arms extending gracefully like a celestial constellation brought to earth. The surface texture — rough, granular, and touched with faint luminosity — evokes both coral and starlight. Subtle earth tones blend with soft pinks and muted creams, suggesting the starfish’s natural habitat while inviting symbolic interpretation. It is at once marine and cosmic, grounded and transcendent.

The composition emphasizes the beauty of symmetry found in nature, yet retains the individuality of imperfection, as no line is rigidly mechanical. Light falls across the form with quiet reverence, giving the impression that it is illuminated from within. Through restraint and contemplation, the artist transforms an ocean relic into a meditation on renewal, resilience, and cosmic harmony. Starfish becomes a metaphor for regeneration — a body that can heal, a symbol that endures. The muted background evokes the hush of tide pools and the vast stillness of deep water. It is a painting that celebrates nature’s quiet geometry, where the rhythms of sea and sky converge in timeless, living design.

NOTE: The 1st image shows the full painting, with the following images showcasing closeups of the artwork, detailing the work done by the artist.

Painting is signed by the artist.

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