Contemporary Mixed Media Artist
Contemporary Mixed Media Art by Magdalena Morey
Abstract Landscapes & Figurative Works from the Coast of Asturias
I'm Magdalena Morey, a contemporary figurative and abstract artist based in Asturias, Spain, creating mixed media artwork that explores the rhythms of life through colour, line, and texture.
My paintings can be found in gallery and private collections in the EU, UK, US and elsewhere around the world.
My work bridges the figurative and abstract and is my artistic response to the movement, energy and connections that I see in the world around me. I use strong colours, flowing lines and layered textures to build paintings that feel alive and constantly evolving.
Browse my mixed media figurative artwork, gold leaf accented, nature inspired abstract pieces, and more affordable artwork sketches and studies.
View my selected paintings or learn more about my artist background.
FAQs
Inspiration and Process
What inspires your creative process?
Whether I am creating figurative paintings or mixed media abstracts, my process always begins from a single point: a direct response to a lived experience. I translate things I have felt and remembered into a visual language of energy and colour.
What themes do you explore in your mixed media work?
My work focuses on the intersection of memory and physical presence. I find biological and environmental structures endlessly fascinating and I explore how energy flows through different forms, regardless of whether the subject is a person or a place.
Buying and Collecting Original Art
Is it possible to buy original abstract artwork directly from your studio?
Yes. I work with international galleries in Europe and North America but I also sell work straight from my studio to collectors worldwide. Many people prefer to buy directly to support my attempts at a sustainable lifestyle and studio practice here in rural Spain. Work available from the studio is listed in the Figurative, Abstract and Sketch galleries on this website.
Do you ship internationally to the UK US and EU?
Yes. My work lives in private collections around the world. My husband Tom manages all shipping and logistics. Every piece is packed with great care and shipped safely from my studio in Asturias.
How are international customs and import duties handled for UK, US, EU and other international orders?
As I ship from Spain, all EU orders include VAT and no additional customs duties apply.
For UK, US and other international orders, we handle all commercial invoicing and commodity codes, usually 9701 for original paintings. Local import taxes or customs duty are the responsibility of the buyer.
Can I make an offer on a work of art?
Yes, of course! I am always open to discussing genuine offers, all the more so if you would like to purchase two or more pieces at the same time.
About "Mixed-Media" paintings
What does “mixed media” mean in your work?
Mixed media means I use more than one material in a single piece. I build depth and texture through layered surfaces and contrast.
What materials do you use in your paintings?
I use acrylics for strong colour and layered structure. I work with both soft and oil pastels, and graphite to create fine energetic lines that feel like fibres moving through the surface. I also sometimes use gold leaf to give an extra dimension to the light and to add warmth.
How do I clean a painting that includes gold leaf?
Using a very soft brush such as an artist’s brush or a clean dry kabuki makeup brush, gently sweep the dust away with light movements. Never use a feather duster or a damp cloth.
Where is the best place to hang a gold leaf painting?
I advise keeping the work in a stable indoor environment. Avoid hanging it above heat sources like fireplaces or in humid rooms like bathrooms. Even though it's varnished, gold leaf may still react to strong temperature changes and humidity.A balanced indoor climate protects the surface long term.
To maximise the reflective nature of the gold leaf, hang it in a postition that will receive natural light but not in direct sunlight.