Onelio Marrero

Receding Tide, Oil Painting

2026

Artist Comments
Decisive brushwork and subtle color shifts bring magic to this winter New Jersey beach scene. Artist Onelio Marrero contrasts the expanse of climbing clouds with the repetitive lines of the receding surf. The nearly still water and wet sand in the foreground play against the textured shoreline. Fleeting glimpses of seagulls in the shallows and distant walkers hint at the salt in the air.

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: beach, winter, sand, walk, surf, wave, tide, cold, wind, water, New Jersey, shore, horizon, cloud, season, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, beige

Receding Tide
Onelio Marrero
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2026
16 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.25 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.