iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Petri Salmela

@pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy

31 followers 0 following 127 posts

Father, husband, mathematician (Ph.D.), web programmer, Linux geek, wannabe artist. I will probably mostly publish my oil paintings and some drawings. [bridged from pixelfed.social/pesasafi on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

Posts Replies Media

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

"Päivänsäde ja Menninkäinen" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #PäivänsädeJaMenninkäinen #ReinoHelismaa #TapioRautavaara

English:
Oil painting of a magical forest scene inspired by the song "Päivänsäde ja menninkäinen". On the left, a small dark goblin-like figure reaches out from the deep shadows of the forest toward a pale, luminous figure standing in a sunlit clearing on the right. Green trees frame the scene, while light and shadow meet above a reflective patch of water.

Suomeksi:
Öljymaalaus satumaisesta metsämaisemasta, joka on saanut inspiraationsa laulusta "Päivänsäde ja menninkäinen". Vasemmalla pieni tumma menninkäishahmo kurkottaa syvästä metsän varjosta kohti oikealla aurinkoisella aukiolla seisovaa vaaleaa, hohtavaa hahmoa. Vihreät puut kehystävät näkymää, jossa valo ja varjo kohtaavat veden heijastuksessa.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

"By the Lake" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Boat #Lake #Päijänne #Landscape

Oil painting of a small bright red boat resting on a grassy lakeshore at Päijänne. Two weathered wooden posts stand on either side of the boat. Beyond the shore, blue water stretches toward a forested shoreline and low hills under a pale blue sky with wispy white clouds. The foreground is lush green grass dotted with small white flowers.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

"Yellow Water Lilies" 40 cm × 30 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #YellowWaterLily #Ulpukka

Oil painting of water lilies floating on calm blue-green water. Numerous round green lily pads overlap across the surface, with several small yellow flowers rising above them. Loose brushstrokes create gentle ripples and reflections in shades of blue, turquoise, green and white.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

"Where River Meets Lake" 50 cm × 40 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Joensuu #Korpilahti Päijänne #Landscape #Birch #River Boat

Oil painting of a small river flowing into Lake Päijänne in Finland. A calm waterway curves through a lush summer landscape, surrounded by tall birch trees, grasses and other green vegetation. A small red boat rests at the left edge of the water beneath the trees. The river reflects the birches and sky, creating dark, rippled reflections across the foreground. In the distance, more trees line the opposite shore beneath a pale blue-grey sky with soft clouds. Small pink flowers add a touch of colour in the lower right corner.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

Three 6 cm × 20 cm bookmarks. #Bookmarks #Inktense #Derwent

Three bookmarks drawn with black Pilot Frixion pen and Derwent Inktense water-soluble ink pencils. The first has western jackdaw (naakka) on a branch and two birds flying in the sky. The second has a western jackdaw sitting on a lantern. The third has a squirrel on the bottom right corner and oak leaves and acorns in the top left corner.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

"A Summer Day on Päijänne" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Päijänne #Lake #Kärpänsaari

Oil painting of a summer landscape on Lake Päijänne in Central Finland, viewed from Kärpänsaari near Korpilahti. Calm blue water fills the foreground, bordered by reeds, grasses and leafy shoreline vegetation. Across the lake, a forested island or peninsula stretches along the horizon. A small white sailboat moves on the open water near the centre of the painting. Above the lake is a vast blue-grey sky filled with large, bright white clouds, with sunlight illuminating their edges. The scene has a peaceful, spacious feeling typical of a Finnish summer day by the lake.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

"Golden Hour" 15 cm × 15 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Sunset #Landscape

Oil painting of a summer evening over calm water. The sky is filled with soft purple, pink, yellow and golden tones, and their warm colours are reflected across the rippling water. A dark, tree-covered shoreline stretches horizontally across the middle distance. On the right, a small wooden pier extends into the water, with a tiny human figure standing at its end. The foreground is a dark reddish-brown shoreline, contrasting with the glowing golden water. The painting captures the peaceful warmth of evening by the water.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

"Among the Reeds" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Duck #Mallard #Reeds

Oil painting of a dark waterbird standing on a small, wet rock by the sea. Tall green reeds curve across the upper half of the painting, while blue-green water surrounds the bird and reflects the vegetation. Loose, expressive brushstrokes create ripples and movement across the water. The overall mood is quiet and contemplative.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

"Across Pitkäsalmi" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Pitkäsalmi #Hirvensalo #Ispoinen #Landscalpe #Seashore

Oil painting of a quiet summer evening at Ispoinen Beach in Turku, Finland. Calm pale blue water fills the foreground, bordered by a warm reddish-brown sandy shore. Across Pitkäsalmi, the dark green shoreline of Hirvensalo forms a low horizontal band on the horizon. Above it stretches a wide blue-grey sky with soft clouds touched by pale pink, gold and warm cream light. Gentle ripples and reflections spread across the water, creating a peaceful, spacious atmosphere.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

"Laika" 20 cm × 20 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Laika #Sheltie #ShetlandSheepdog

Oil painting portrait of Laika, a Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, standing and looking directly at the viewer. She has long, fluffy brown, black and cream fur, a white or pale cream muzzle and chest, upright pointed ears, and large dark eyes. Her thick coat frames her face and forms a full ruff around her neck. She stands on a grey, textured ground with a few small pale flowers or plants in the foreground, while the upper background is blue. Expressive, visible brushstrokes give the painting a warm and tactile quality.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

"Simo - The Great Explorer" 22 cm × 27 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Cat #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfFediverse

Oil painting of a tabby cat named Simo standing and looking directly at the viewer. Simo has brown and grey striped fur, bright yellow-green eyes, large pointed ears and long white whiskers. His tail is raised behind him, and a blue leash extends upward from his back. He stands against a pale beige and vivid blue background with hints of green landscape near the top. The expressive brushwork emphasizes the cat's alert, confident character.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

"Wild Circle" 15 cm × 21 cm Acrylic paints #AcrylicPainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Otter #Saukko

Acrylic painting on a repurposed book cover, depicting an otter diving into greenish water. The otter's long body curves into an almost circular shape as it twists downward, with its head angled toward the upper right and its limbs extended through the water. Dark brown and black shadows define its wet fur, with warm rust and reddish highlights along its back. Loose pale strokes around the otter suggest splashing water and light filtering through the surface. The expressive brushwork and earthy green, brown and ochre tones create a sense of movement and depth.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

"Ursus" 6 cm × 8 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #MiniPainting #Ursus #Bear #Karhu

Oil painting, only 6 × 8 centimetres, depicting a brown bear in close-up. The bear faces slightly toward the viewer, with small dark eyes, rounded ears and a large black nose. Warm ochre, brown and reddish tones form the bear's fur, contrasting with muted green vegetation around it and a pale blue-grey background. The visible texture of the canvas and thick brushstrokes give the tiny painting a tactile, intimate quality.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

"Blue Silence" 40 cm × 30 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Diving #Swimming #Underwater

Underwater oil painting of a woman who has just dived into the water and is swimming toward the viewer. Her face is mostly in shadow, while her outstretched arms cut through dark blue water. Bright white foam and ripples surround her upper body, and the surface above glows with turquoise and pale gold light. The painting feels both dynamic and quiet, capturing the brief silence that follows a dive.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

"Takamäki - Kari Sorvali" 15 cm × 15 cm Oil on canvas Kari Sorvali as Takamäki in tv serie "Raid". Rest in peace. #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Takamäki #Raid #KariSorvali

Oil painting of actor Kari Sorvali portraying Takamäki from the Finnish TV series Raid. The close-up portrait shows a man with closed eyes, a tense mouth, and a solemn expression, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt against a vivid green background. The mood is serious and contemplative, reflecting a scene in which the character knows he is about to die.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/07/2026

"Warm Sand, Cool Water" 40 cm × 30 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Landscape #Beach #Lakeside #Family #Water #Splash

An oil painting shows a woman seated on warm brown sand, viewed from behind and slightly to the side. She wears a black swimsuit and sunglasses, with her hair tied in a bun, and sits with her knees drawn up as she looks toward the water. In the middle distance, three children play and splash in the shallow lake, catching the sunlight. The water reflects bright white and pale blue highlights, while a dense green forest stretches across the far shore. Above, thin feathery clouds spread across a vivid blue sky. The overall mood is calm, affectionate, and nostalgic, evoking a quiet summer day at a Finnish lakeside beach.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

"On Summer Pasture" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Cows #Pasture #Crows

Oil painting of seven cows grazing in a green summer meadow beneath a vast blue sky with dramatic wispy clouds. Two crows fly high overhead, while a wire fence crosses the foreground and a distant tree line frames the peaceful rural landscape.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

"Still July Evening" 25 cm × 30 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Sunset #Seascape #Turku #Uittamo

An oil painting portrays a serene summer evening in Turku. A broad granite shoreline occupies the right side of the composition, topped with a few wind-shaped pine trees silhouetted against the fading light. The sea is exceptionally calm, reflecting the warm yellow glow near the horizon along with soft pink, violet, and blue clouds overhead. A low, wooded shoreline stretches across the distance on the left, while the nearly perfect reflections in the water create a quiet sense of symmetry. The painting emphasizes stillness, light, and the peaceful atmosphere of a July sunset on the Finnish coast.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2026

"July sunset" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Turku #Sunset #Seascape #Rocks #Clouds

An oil painting depicts a calm July sunset on the sea. The water reflects warm yellow, pink, and violet tones from the evening sky, while broad, flowing brushstrokes create the impression of gentle waves. A large granite shoreline rises steeply from the water on the right, balancing the composition against a distant tree-lined coast on the left. Near the horizon, a solitary high building stands silhouetted against the glowing sky. Soft pink and lavender clouds drift above the fading sunlight, capturing the peaceful atmosphere of a Finnish summer evening.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

"The Tee Time" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Golf #Swing #Green

An oil painting shows a golfer from behind at the end of a full golf swing. Wearing a bright yellow shirt, blue trousers, and a cap, the golfer watches the ball's flight after driving it from the tee. The fairway stretches ahead between clusters of trees, with distant hills visible on the horizon. Above, large white clouds rise dramatically against a blue summer sky, adding movement and depth to the scene. The vibrant greens of the course contrast with the expansive sky, creating a feeling of openness, concentration, and the quiet excitement of the opening shot on a golf hole.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

"Summer Calm at Matilda Lake" 30 cm × 40 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Matildanjärvi #MatildaLake #Lake #Landscape

An oil painting of Matilda Lake on a calm summer day. The lake fills most of the composition, reflecting the sky, clouds, trees, and a small forested island at the center. Gentle brushstrokes suggest thin, feathery clouds drifting across a light blue sky. Dense green forests line the distant shore, while trees at the edges of the painting frame the view. The water is exceptionally still, creating a mirror-like reflection that emphasizes the quiet, contemplative mood of the landscape. The overall effect is one of peaceful solitude and natural harmony.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/06/2026

"Puiston penkki" / "Park bench" 18 cm × 13 cm #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #PuistonPenkki #VeskuShow #VesaMattiLoiri #Comedy

An impressionistic oil painting depicts a man seated on a wooden park bench, holding a brown leather briefcase with both hands. He wears a dark suit, bow tie, and black hat. A vintage streetlamp stands on the left side of the scene, while a flowering tree rises on the right. The background is painted in soft shades of cream, orange, and deep red, creating a stage-like setting that evokes the atmosphere of a comedy sketch. The loose brushwork and simplified details emphasize mood and character over realism.

000

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

"Pink water" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart

An oil painting of a calm seashore or coastal inlet during a bright June night. Dark reeds extend into still water that reflects shades of pink, violet, orange, and blue from the sunset sky. A low forested shoreline forms a dark silhouette across the horizon, while a tree branch enters from the upper left. The scene is quiet and atmospheric, capturing the lingering twilight of a northern summer evening.

000

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026

"Landing Lightly" 30 cm × 40 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Butterfly #Flowers

An oil painting of a butterfly resting on a white wildflower against a soft blue background. Slender green stems rise throughout the composition, topped with small white blossoms with yellow centers. The butterfly, with cream, orange, and black patterned wings, perches near the upper center of the painting. The simple composition and cool colors create a peaceful summer meadow atmosphere.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

"Landing Beside You" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Sunset #Ducks #Seascape

A tranquil spring evening seascape painted in oils. Calm water reflects a pastel sky streaked with soft pink and blue clouds. Marsh reeds emerge from the shallow water in the foreground. One dark duck swims across the still surface while another descends with wings spread, landing on the water nearby. A low forested shoreline stretches across the horizon, mirrored in the glassy sea.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/05/2026

"Evening Ripples" 46 cm × 55 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Sunset #Ducks #Water

An atmospheric oil painting of two ducks floating on calm water during sunset. The water fills most of the painting and is painted in rich blue tones with long, flowing ripples moving diagonally across the surface. Thin reeds and broken stalks rise from the shallow water at irregular angles, creating delicate dark lines throughout the composition. One duck floats closer to the viewer on the left, while the second duck is farther away to the right. The reflected sky glows softly in pale peach, pink, and light blue tones. The overall mood is quiet, spacious, and contemplative, with gentle movement in the water and a peaceful sense of stillness.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

"Spring Night by the Sea" 46 cm × 55 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Ducks #Sunset

A serene oil painting of a coastal scene at spring dusk. In the foreground, two ducks float close together on calm water—one dark-colored male bird on the left and a brown female bird on the right. Gentle ripples spread outward around them in circular patterns. Behind the birds, a band of reeds rises from the shallow water, their reflections stretching down into the surface. In the distance, a low shoreline and soft hills form a dark horizon. Most of the painting is taken up by a pale evening sky in soft blue tones, crossed by long horizontal streaks of pink and peach clouds. The overall mood is peaceful and intimate, capturing a quiet spring evening by the sea.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/05/2026

"Beeding heart" 30 cm × 40 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #SärkynytSydän #BleedingHeart #LamprocapnosSpectabilis

A close-up oil painting of pink bleeding heart flowers growing outdoors in spring. The main flower hangs from a curved stem near the center of the painting, shaped like a small pink heart with delicate white petals extending downward. A smaller flower hangs nearby on the same stem. The background is filled with lush green foliage painted in loose, expressive brushstrokes, creating a soft and vibrant natural setting. Hints of pale blue sky appear in the upper right corner. The flower stands out vividly against the green, with its bright pink color and distinctive heart shape creating a gentle, romantic mood.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/05/2026

"Vigo the Carpathian" 18 cm × 24 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Ghostbusters2 #Ghostbusters #VigoTheCarpathian #TheScourgeOfCarpathia

A dramatic oil painting depicting a stern, human-like figure inspired by Vigo the Carpathian from Ghostbusters II. The figure stands facing forward with hands on hips, wearing ornate, medieval-style armor in warm tones of gold, red, and brown. His long hair frames a pale face with sharp features and an intense, piercing expression, as if staring directly at the viewer. A glowing halo-like aura surrounds his head, blending into a turbulent background of fiery oranges, yellows, and dark greens. In the lower part of the painting, small skull-like shapes are scattered across the ground. To the right, faint silhouettes of buildings and a tower rise against the glowing background, adding a sense of place and destruction. The overall mood is powerful, ominous, and theatrical, with strong contrasts and expressive brushstrokes.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/05/2026

"Edge of Day" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Sunset #Seascape #Landscape #Crow

A minimalist oil painting of a seascape at sunset in early spring. In the foreground, calm open water stretches across the scene, painted in cool blue tones with soft horizontal brushstrokes suggesting gentle movement. Beyond the water, a dark tree line forms a low, uneven silhouette along the horizon. Above it, the sky glows in a vivid gradient—bright yellow near the horizon, transitioning into orange and soft pink, and then fading into pale blue higher up. A single bird flies across the upper part of the sky with wings outstretched, while a much smaller bird appears farther away near the horizon. The overall mood is quiet and spacious, with a sense of seasonal change as the landscape shifts from winter toward spring.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/04/2026

"Are we the baddies?" 15 cm × 10 cm Oil painting #Art #Oilpainting #PixelfedArt #MastodonArt #Mastoart #FediArt #Meme #AreWeTheBaddies

An oil painting of the character in the "Are we the baddies?" meme.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/04/2026

"Crows in the Wind" 46 cm × 55 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Sky #Forest #Clouds #Crows #Landscape

A landscape oil painting dominated by a vast blue sky filled with large, billowing clouds. The clouds are layered and softly illuminated, with bright highlights and deeper blue shadows that give them a three-dimensional, almost sculpted appearance. Two dark crows fly side by side near the center-right of the sky, their wings outstretched as they move across the scene. Along the bottom edge of the painting, a dense line of forest forms a dark green and brown horizon, with treetops rising unevenly. The contrast between the heavy, luminous clouds and the small, moving birds creates a sense of scale, openness, and quiet motion in the air.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/04/2026

"Blue Shadows, White Silence" 46 cm × 55 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Winter #Spruce #Turku #Katariinanlaakso

A winter landscape oil painting featuring a snowy field under a clear blue sky. In the center stands a single evergreen tree, its branches dusted with snow. Faint tracks in the snow lead from the foreground toward the tree, creating a sense of direction and quiet movement. Long blue shadows stretch across the snow, suggesting low winter sunlight. In the background, a line of darker trees and shrubs forms the horizon, with a few bare bushes visible. The sky is a deep, rich blue with soft, light clouds drifting across it. The overall scene feels cold, still, and peaceful, with a sense of solitude and open space.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/04/2026

"Primrose" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Primrose #CatPortrait #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/03/2026

"Reflections of August" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Turku #Katariinanlaakso #Hirvensalo #Pitkäsalmi #Seascape #Sunset #Auringonlasku

An oil painting inspired by a late August evening in Turku, Finland. The sky glows in warm yellow and gold tones beneath a heavy layer of blue-grey clouds. The light reflects across still water, creating a luminous band that contrasts with the dark silhouette of the distant shoreline. In the foreground, reeds rise in shadow, grounding the scene in quiet stillness. The work captures a fleeting moment between summer and autumn, where light lingers but the season begins to turn.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/03/2026

"Sweetwater" 60 cm × 30 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #JillMcBain #ClaudiaCardinale #SergioLeone #EnnioMorricone #OnceUponATimeInTheWest #Western #Sweetwater

An oil painting depicting a woman standing in a wooden western building with both arms raised to the doorframe. She has blonde hair and a serious expression, looking straight ahead. Behind her are wooden walls and a window suggesting a frontier town interior. The composition evokes a tense cinematic moment inspired by the film Once Upon a Time in the West.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/03/2026

"Sky Over the Treeline" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Forest #Spruce #Turku #Katariinanlaakso

An oil painting of a row of dark spruce trees forming a silhouette against a luminous blue sky. Large soft clouds fill the upper part of the composition, with light breaking through their edges. The lower part shows shadowy vegetation and wintery tones, creating a calm northern landscape atmosphere.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/03/2026

"Hooded Crow" 18 × 24 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Crow #HoodedCrow #Varis

An oil painting of a hooded crow standing on the ground. The bird has a glossy black head, wings, and tail, with grey feathers on its body. Subtle blue highlights appear on the neck and head. The crow stands alert against a light, softly textured background.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/03/2026

"Campfire" 15 cm × 15 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Campfire #Winter #Forest

A small oil painting depicting two dark human figures sitting by a bright campfire in a snowy forest at night. The surrounding trees are barely visible in deep blue and black tones, with touches of pale highlights suggesting snow. The fire casts a warm golden glow that contrasts with the cool blue darkness, creating an intimate and mysterious atmosphere.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2026

"Resting Through Frost" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Winter #Boat #Snow #RowingBoat #Reeds #Birch

An oil painting of a small rowboat resting on snow near a frozen shoreline. Bare white birch trees rise behind it, and tall golden reeds frame the scene. The sky is clear blue, and soft winter light casts gentle shadows across the snow. The atmosphere is quiet and still, suggesting pause and seasonal rest.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/02/2026

"Olli" 22 cm × 27 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Dog #DogsOfPixelfed #DogsOfFediverse #DogsOfMastodon #Olli

An oil painting of a small black-and-white dog named Olli lying down indoors. The dog rests on a light-colored floor with its front paws stretched forward. One side of its face is black and the other white, and it wears a collar with a small round tag. The soft blue background and textured brushwork give the portrait a calm, intimate feeling.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/02/2026

"Seniors" 22 cm × 27 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Seniors #Dance #VanhojenTanssit

An oil painting of a teenage girl and boy dancing at a Finnish high school “Vanhojen tanssit.” The girl wears a light, flowing gown and white gloves, her dress swirling in motion, while the boy stands beside her in a dark suit. The pale blue background and soft brushwork emphasize movement, youth, and a ceremonial moment of transition.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/02/2026

"Waiting for Spring" 22 cm × 27 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Boat #RowingBoat #Winter #Reeds

An oil painting of a small rowing boat resting on frozen seashore ice. Tall brown reeds surround the boat, bending slightly in the winter air. The pale blue sky is streaked with soft clouds, and the scene conveys stillness, cold, and quiet waiting.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2026

"Frozen Shore" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Seashore #Winter #Turku #Katariinanlaakso #Hirvensalo #Pitkäsalmi #Talvipäivä #JäinenRanta

A winter landscape oil painting showing tall reeds rising from a frozen seashore. The pale sun hangs low in a blue sky, casting soft light across the icy surface. The distant tree line forms a dark horizon, while thin clouds stretch gently across the sky, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/01/2026

"A Safe Place" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Cats #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfFediverse #CatsOfMastodon

An oil painting of a young tabby cat sitting upright on a light-colored surface. The cat faces the viewer directly, with alert golden-brown eyes, a pink nose, and clearly defined whiskers. Its front paws rest calmly in front, and its tail curves to the side. The background is soft and neutral, emphasizing the cat’s attentive yet calm presence.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2025

"Christmas Lights at Turku Cathedral" 40 cm × 50 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Chistmas #Turku #Åbo #ChristmaTree #Cathedral

A night-time oil painting of a large illuminated Christmas tree standing beside Turku Cathedral. The wet cobblestone ground reflects the warm lights. A dark, silhouetted figure walks in the foreground facing the tree, while smaller figures walk nearby, some holding umbrellas. The stone walls of the cathedral rise behind the scene, creating a quiet, contemplative holiday atmosphere.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/12/2025

"Taarna" 15 cm × 15 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Cat #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #Cowcat

A close-up oil painting of a black-and-white cat’s head tilted to one side peeking around the corner. The cat has wide, pale yellow eyes, a pink nose, and visible whiskers. The fur is painted with expressive, textured brushstrokes, with black patches framing the face against a soft gray background. The cat’s expression appears alert and inquisitive.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/12/2025

"Primrose" 15 cm × 15 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #Caturday #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfMadtodon #CatsOfFediverse #Cat #Cowcat #Primrose

A close-up oil painting of a cat’s face with wide, round yellow eyes and a pink nose. Pink tongue out of the mouth. The fur is rendered with textured brushstrokes in white, gray, and black, with delicate whiskers extending outward. The cat’s expression appears alert and curious against a light, neutral background.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2025

"The Breaking Point" 24 cm × 33 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #PrivateGomerPyle #GomerPyle #LeonardLawrence #VincentDOnofrio #FullMetalJacket #KubrickStare

An oil painting close-up portrait of a young soldier with a shaved head, staring upward from beneath his brow with an intense, unsettling gaze, the "Kubrick stare". His mouth is slightly open, teeth visible, suggesting suppressed emotion and psychological strain. Dramatic lighting and rough brushwork heighten the sense of tension and inner collapse against a muted background.

Petri Salmela @pesasafi.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/12/2025

"Let me see your war face!" 24 cm × 33 cm Oil on canvas #Oilpainting #Art #PixelfedArt #Mastoart #MastodonArt #Fediart #FullMetalJacket #PrivateJoker #JamesTDavis #MatthewModine #WarFace

An oil painting close-up portrait of a soldier wearing glasses and a military uniform, facing forward with mouth wide open in a raw scream. The expression conveys fear, defiance, and psychological strain. Stark lighting and expressive brushstrokes emphasize vulnerability and emotional intensity against a muted background.