Dolphins and island waves (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by BAST

Ocean paradise: Dolphins and island waves.

This vibrant artwork is a celebration of the ocean’s beauty, tropical freedom, and the dreamlike energy of endless summer. Powerful turquoise waves, graceful dolphins, seashells, coral reefs, and sunlit island shores merge into a rich decorative composition filled with movement, color, and light. The painting feels like a window into a tropical paradise where the sea sparkles under the sun and every detail carries the warmth of salt air and ocean breeze.

Golden textured lines and shimmering turquoise accents create a luxurious mosaic-like effect, adding depth and elegance to the composition. The artwork is embellished with semi-precious stones including aquamarine, turquoise, howlite, and jade, bringing natural texture, sparkle, and a unique tactile quality to the surface. Dolphins symbolize joy, freedom, and harmony with nature, while seashells and starfish add playful coastal charm. Rich aqua blues, deep ocean tones, and warm sandy shades fill the piece with freshness, serenity, and vibrant tropical energy.

Perfect for coastal, tropical, modern, beach house, or luxury interiors, this painting becomes a striking statement piece full of positive energy and escapism. It is an ideal artwork for ocean lovers, travelers, and collectors inspired by marine life, exotic destinations, and the peaceful spirit of the salt water and cool wind.

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About artist:

Irina creates artworks in a decorative style, likes to experiment with materials: mosaics, precious stones, glass, paints, texture, etc.

Education:
- Paideia School of Contemporary Art (St. Petersburg, Russia).
- Lomonosov Northern Arctic Federal University (Arkhangelsk, Russia), a master's degree in psychology. Additional education: art therapy.

The artist participated in 23 exhibitions in the USA, Canada, Russia, China and Europe.

In addition, Irina was awarded the diplomas "Best Works of 2016", "Best Works of 2019", a special diploma for creativity (International Association VATIKAM, France, Paris) and Luxembourg Art Prize.

The artist has publications in the following magazines: LAZIN (UK), BONART Cultural, Girona (Spain), CONTEMPORAIN (France), Woman (Russia), Objectsmag (Rivista online indipendente, Italy), Poramoralarte (Spain), The News God (USA), GlamourBuff (USA), book You can become anyone you choose (VICTO, USA).

Irina's artworks are kept in the collections of ArtMuse Contemporary Art Museum (Russia, St. Petersburg) and Art Recycling Museum (Russia, Kaluga), Ecological Museum MUMUKA (Russia, Kaliningrad).

Irina's paintings are in private collections in 28 countries


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Materials used:

Acrylic painting with collage elements and semi-precious stones (aquamarine, turquoise, howlite and jade). The base is canvas on a stretcher.

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 50 x 4cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds