Magda Malak is seascape artist known for her depth of colour and connecting energy and emotion on canvas. Learn the story behind Magda Malak’s abstract seascape and landscape fine art art. Discover her inspiration, creative process, and dedication to crafting original and fine art pieces that evoke emotion and beauty.
TONAL, MINIMAL, ATOMOSPHERIC SEASCAPES
Shaped by worldwide travel, a career in the music industry, the transformative experience of motherhood, and the healing power of coastal living, her art reflects both life’s turbulence and its wonder.
Magda's works are a harmonious blend of abstraction and emotional depth, capturing the dynamic essence of the ocean. Utilising oil paints, she employs a variety of tools to manipulate the medium, creating layered textures that evoke the sea's ever-changing moods. Her compositions range from sweeping, dreamlike horizons to intimate, textured waves, each piece inviting viewers into a contemplative space.
The color palette in her work is both soothing and evocative, with muted blues, soft greys, and warm accents that mirror the natural world. This approach not only reflects the tranquility of coastal landscapes but also the underlying emotional currents that they inspire.
'My art is created for those who seek calm — for those who crave a home that feels like an exhale.'
Collectors are drawn to this work not only for its striking aesthetic but also for the way it uplifts and resonates on a profound emotional level.
Having walked through both the light of joy and the shadows of trauma, I create as a way to transform raw emotion into something expressive, dreamlike, and alive.
Each piece invites you to pause, breathe, and rediscover your own connection to freedom, beauty, and the natural world.
Collectors are drawn to this work not only for its striking aesthetic but also for the way it uplifts and resonates on a deeper emotional level.
Why I PAINT
Creating art is not just about talent. It is about the 'why'. Each artist has a different reason as to why they create what they create, whether it be abstracts, figurative or landscapes. I have dabbled in all of the above. I still do. But my real passion is the sea.
I have suffered in my life. I have felt trapped, lost and alone. I have been hurt severely by those that I loved, and I have felt utter exhaustion, desperation and defeat.
I could have allowed these bad things to swallow me whole. I won't lie, I came close once or twice.... but all of these things have shaped me. They have made me who I am today. While they do not define me, they have had an impact.
In my darkest days I would find myself yearning for the sea. I lost count of the times I drove for hours to be near it. Why the sea? Well, this is the best part...
To me, the sea is emotion. It ebbs and flows, just as our own feelings do.... but there are no walls to contain it. It is free, endless and eternal. It never stops or gives up. The sea can be so beautiful, whether it laps calmly against the shore, or creates thunderous waves. It is natural, powerful, full of life and free. All of things that I wanted to be.... that is my connection with the sea... And that is what I hope to offer you.
MY PROCESS
All of my initial ideas are sketched in my notepad which are then edited and adapted until it feels right.
I often use clay to create added texture and enhance my visions. I paint directly onto canvas using a collection of tools, such as brushes, palette knives, and sponges, and begin with base layers, adding each layer methodically, to create depth and unity.
I work mostly with Oils, depending on my vision. Oils, while they can take some time to dry and require a level of technical skill, the results are so much more rewarding. The colours are deep, the blending abilities allow for artistic expression and the finish is exquisite.
If you would like to see me in action, take a look at what I am working on now, or have a peak at previous pieces please click on the link below to view my Instagram page.
Prints:
I am lucky enough to work with the very talented Robert Belbin from Dorset Photographic. His expertise in photography mean that the imagery used for my prints are of the highest quality and, in turn, allow me to create exquisite fine art prints.
For more information about Dorset Photographic, and what they can offer, please head over to their site.
Take a look at my latest blog...
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