Onelio Marrero

Flags Along the Avenue, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero captures a Midtown Manhattan scene in low winter afternoon light. The flags' vibrant red and blue attract attention, contrasting with the subtle hues of the architecture. Expressive brushstrokes suggest the movement of pedestrians and cyclists. The painting reflects the rhythm, energy, and everyday drama that define the city.

About the Artist
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist scenes that capture the romanticism of New York City or the soothing quiet of a rippling pond. His work evokes nostalgia and intimacy, giving the viewer a sense of having visited the same places before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. Living in New Jersey, he enjoys the luxury of having his favorite subjects to paint—whether it's the urban surroundings or the abundant nature just a short walk from his home. When he’s not painting, Onelio spends time with his grandchildren and immediate family, cultivates bonsai plants, and reads.

Words that describe this painting: street, avenue, flag, crowd, pedestrian, bicycle, courier, taxi, Manhattan, New York, NYC, facade, building, road, crosswalk, city, urban, cityscape, sidewalk, crossing, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, beige

Flags Along the Avenue
Onelio Marrero
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
18 in. h x 24 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.