Onelio Marrero

The Quay, Waterford, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Inspired by a stroll around Waterford, Ireland, this painting showcases an array of boats lined along the pier. A houseboat stands out prominently in the composition, distinguished by its vibrant blue color. Bold strokes unify the diverse vessels against the calm water.

About the Artist
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist scenes of everyday life. Whether he captures the romanticism of New York City or the soothing quiet of a rippling pond, he infuses each piece with the visual magic of the moment. He creates a sense of nostalgia and intimacy with his work, offering the feeling that you have visited the same place before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he mastered discerning color and values—giving him the tools to create work with superb spontaneous appearance. Onelio’s work is an appreciation for beauty in all its grandest forms; nature, art, and people.

Words that describe this painting: quay, dock, pier, boat, ship, yacht, water, reflection, Ireland, Waterford, canoe, fishing, waterway, river, maritime, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, grey

The Quay, Waterford
Onelio Marrero
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
16 in. h x 12 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 8 oz.