This painting was inspired by the quiet elegance of cotton branches and the beautiful contrast between softness and strength found in nature. The delicate white cotton blooms, surrounded by dry leaves and dark branches, create a calm and timeless atmosphere.

The deep blue background was chosen to represent a royal colour — rich, powerful, and serene — allowing the soft white cotton to glow with even greater presence. The warm vase, with its almost golden tones, adds a sense of richness and balance to the composition, giving the piece a subtle feeling of luxury and refinement.

Through Cotone reale, I wanted to celebrate the understated beauty of natural forms and textures while combining them with colours that evoke elegance, warmth, and quiet strength. The painting reflects both fragility and resilience, reminding us that even the softest things can carry a noble presence.

This painting was inspired by a sunflower from my garden, captured in a photograph during the summer of 2024.

Sunflowers have always held a special place in my heart. To me, they feel like little suns — strong, comforting, and full of warmth. This artwork is a personal reflection of joy, summer, and the connection with nature.

This painting was inspired by photographs I took a few years ago in Estonia. During my time there, I felt deeply connected to the nature surrounding my hometown. Many long walks brought me to breathtaking views touched by the soft light of sunrise and sunset. The combination of three of those photographs became the seed of this piece.

Special thanks to my brother for being such a wonderful companion on those endless walks.

Inspired by the Ginkgo Biloba tree in our neighbour's garden, this small finger painting in oil on canvas captures the warm glow and atmosphere of autumn. The tree stood out beautifully with its vivid golden-yellow leaves, shining almost like a lantern against the changing season.

To deepen that feeling of warmth and light, I added a small lantern hanging from the tree, with a lit candle glowing inside. The lantern became a quiet symbol of comfort, calm, and the peaceful feeling that autumn evenings can bring.

With falling golden leaves, rich textures, and soft light, this painting reflects the beauty of seasonal change and the magical atmosphere nature can create in the simplest moments.

Inspired by the forests and mountain landscapes near Garessio, this painting reflects the peaceful atmosphere of a quiet walk in nature. The sunlight, dramatic clouds, and a winding forest path came together to evoke a sense of calm, freedom, and connection with the natural world.

Inspired by the documentary Fantastic Fungi, this painting explores the mysterious and interconnected world hidden beneath the forest floor. While creating this piece, I became fascinated by the important role fungi play in nature and in our everyday lives.

One of the most striking ideas from the documentary was learning how trees communicate and support one another through underground fungal networks — often called the wood wide web. This invisible connection between life forms became the heart of the artwork.

With vibrant colours, textured brushstrokes, and dreamlike mushrooms glowing against the forest background, the painting reflects both the magic and the science of the fungal world.

And just to be clear — no magic mushrooms were ingested during the making of this artwork.

This year brought a truly beautiful winter to Garessio. Nature surprised us with snow, white landscapes, and snow-capped mountains.

Right after the snowfall I took a walk along Trappa Road and captured a beautiful photograph near Santa Maria Maddalena. By the river — the Tanaro — there is a perfect spot with a stunning view of water, land, and mountains.

There is something special about water in winter — the way it turns deep blue and turquoise, with an icy tone of incredible beauty.

With a few small modifications, that photograph became my first finger painting inspired by Garessio.

This painting was inspired by real flowering artichokes that caught my attention with their unique combination of strength and beauty. Their robust structure and protective leaves contrasted beautifully with the delicate purple blooms emerging from within.

I was fascinated by how something so bold and powerful could also appear soft, elegant, and full of life. Through light, texture, and colour, I wanted to capture that balance between resilience and beauty found in nature.

For me, this piece is a reminder that strength and softness can coexist in the most natural and beautiful way.

My very first official snow painting — something I had dreamed of creating for a long time. When I finally painted it, I completely fell in love with the process and the atmosphere of the piece.

This artwork was inspired by a reference photo I took in December 2022, during one of my first visits home after returning from Australia. After being away for so long, seeing the snowy forests, the frosted trees, and the land covered in soft white snow felt almost magical.

I was captivated by every detail — the quiet winter light, the cold air, the peaceful stillness only snowy landscapes can bring. Painting this scene allowed me to relive those memories and emotions all over again.

This piece is filled with nostalgia, wonder, and love for winter nature, and I hope it brings a little warmth and joy to whoever looks at it.