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Petri Salmela
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Father, husband, mathematician (Ph.D.), web programmer, Linux geek, wannabe artist. I will probably mostly publish my oil paintings and some drawings.

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"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.
February 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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"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.
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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"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.
January 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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"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.
January 16, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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"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.
December 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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"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.
December 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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"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.
December 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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"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.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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"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.
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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"You Will Not Laugh"
40 cm × 50 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#FullMetalJacket #gunnerysergeanthartman #DrillSergeant #rleeermey
An oil painting close-up of a military drill sergeant wearing a brimmed hat and uniform, pointing directly toward the viewer. The gunnery sergeant Hartman from Stanley Kubrick's film Full Metal Jacket. His mouth is open mid-shout, eyes wide and intense, conveying authority, pressure, and confrontation. The expressive brushstrokes emphasize tension, discipline, and psychological force.
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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"Angel Eyes"
24 cm × 18 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#angeleyes #TheBad #LeeVanCleef #thegoodthebadandtheugly #HyvätPahatJaRumat
A close-up oil painting of Angel Eyes from the movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. A rugged man with intense brown eyes, a dark mustache, and weathered skin. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and looks directly at the viewer with a piercing, focused expression. His hand holds a yellow spoon near his mouth, and the brushstrokes emphasize dramatic lighting and tension, evoking a classic Western atmosphere.
December 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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"Lights of the Old Great Square"
40 cm × 50 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#turku #Åbo #OldGreatSquare #vanhasuurtori #joulutori #Joulu #christmas
An oil painting of a nighttime Christmas scene in Turku’s Old Great Square. Warm yellow lights from historic buildings and market stalls glow against the dark sky, reflecting on wet cobblestones. A decorated Christmas tree stands near the center, where silhouettes of people walk across the square, their reflections shimmering on the rain-soaked ground. The atmosphere is festive, calm, and warmly illuminated.
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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"Jean Sibelius"
21 cm × 30 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#jeansibelius
A monochromatic portrait oil painting of the composer Jean Sibelius. A man with a thick mustache and tousled, expressive hair. The figure is rendered in muted greenish tones, with strong contrasts and textured brushwork. Behind him, soft abstract shapes resembling birds or sweeping strokes add movement and an atmospheric, dreamlike quality.
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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"Glow"
15 cm × 15 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#lantern
A close-up oil painting of a vintage red lantern against a dark background. The glass chamber reflects warm tones, and the metal frame is painted with textured, expressive brushstrokes. The lantern appears worn but glowing with a soft, steady light.
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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"Geronimo"
21 cm × 30 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#geronimo #Goyaałé #Apache
A portrait oil painting of an Indigenous man with long dark hair and a stern, intense expression. His face is textured with earthy browns, yellows, and touches of blue and red, emphasizing age and experience. He wears a light-colored garment and a red scarf around his neck. The background is a solid warm yellow, which highlights the strong features of his face.
December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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"Sitting Bull"
21 cm × 30 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#sittingbull #IstuvaHärkä #Lakota #TȟatȟáŋkaÍyotake
A portrait oil painting of an Indigenous man with long dark hair and a single feather rising from the top of his head. His expression is serious and calm, with deep lines in his face. Warm earthy tones and a strong yellow background highlight his features. He wears traditional clothing decorated with beads and braids, giving the painting a solemn and dignified presence.
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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"Forest Spirit"
40 cm × 50 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#fox #kettu
An oil painting of a red fox sitting calmly on a dark, wet forest floor, its fur glowing with warm orange tones against a misty, muted background. The fox looks directly forward with bright amber eyes, its white chest fur sharply contrasting the shadows around it. Soft scattered droplets or petals lie at its feet, adding to the quiet, atmospheric mood.
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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"Guardian of the Plains"
40 cm × 50 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#elephant #westerncattleegret #Ibis #BubulcusIbis #elefantti #Lehmähaikara #symbiosis #symbioosi
An oil painting. A large elephant stands facing forward in a golden grassland, its ears spread wide and tusks curving down. Two white cattle egrets sit atop its head, while a third stands in the tall grass beside it. Soft blue mountains and a cloudy sky form the distant backdrop, creating a calm savanna atmosphere.
November 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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"Golden Autumn"
18 cm × 24 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#autumn #syksy
A small impressionistic forest scene painted with loose, blocky brushstrokes in yellows, greens, and grays. Sunlight filters through autumn leaves, creating a mosaic of warm, fragmented color. A few slender tree trunks and branches cut diagonally through the composition, giving a sense of depth and quiet movement in a woodland setting.
November 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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"Joyful Fox"
20 cm × 20 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#fox #kettu #joyful
A close-up oil painting of a fox with its eyes closed and mouth open in what looks like a joyful expression. Thick, textured brushstrokes in warm orange, white, and brown tones define its fur. The fox's nose is centered in the frame, and dark whiskers radiate outward. The background is dark on the left and lighter on the right, making the fox’s bright face stand out.
November 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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"Falling Leaves"
40 cm × 50 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#autumn #syksy #ruska #nature
An oil painting of an autumn forest path covered in golden fallen leaves. Tall trees with yellow foliage line the trail, while evergreen trees rise in the background. A large gray boulder sits on the left side of the path. Farther down the trail, a small figure wearing a red jacket walks away into the distance. The scene feels peaceful, crisp, and full of seasonal color.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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"Judgement in the Forest"
30 cm × 21 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#inglouriousbasterds #eliroth #DonnyDonowitz #TheBearJew #bradpitt #AldoRain
An oil painting inspired by a low-angle “trunk shot” scene from Inglourious Basterds. Two men lean over from above, framed by bright daylight and dense green foliage. Both figures stare downward with intense expressions; one holds a large knife. The brushwork is vivid and textured, with warm skin tones contrasting against the lively green background. The painting captures tension, urgency, and the stylized pulp energy of the film.
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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"From Dusk Till Dawn — The Trunk Shot"
30 cm × 21 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#fromdusktilldawn #QuentinTarantino #georgeclooney #TrunkShot
An oil painting inspired by a trunk-shot scene from From Dusk Till Dawn. Two men in suits lean over the open trunk, seen from below, with one figure gripping the lid. The brushwork emphasizes muted browns and greens, giving the scene a gritty, sun-baked atmosphere. The expressive strokes capture tension and rawness, echoing the film’s mix of crime and pulp energy.
November 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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"Kill Bill — The Trunk Shot"
30 cm × 21 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt
#killbill #TrunkShot #UmaThurman #BeatrixKiddo #thebride #blackmamba #QuentinTarantino
A vivid oil painting inspired by the iconic trunk shot from Kill Bill. The composition shows a figure in a bright yellow suit and helmet, seen from below as they lift the trunk lid. The rough brushwork and dark background create a sense of cinematic tension and stylized drama, paying homage to Quentin Tarantino’s signature visual motif.
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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"Pulp Fiction – The Trunk Shot"
30 cm × 21 cm
Oil on canvas
#oilpainting #art #pixelfedart #mastoart #mastodonart #FediArt #allaprima
#pulpfiction #vincentvega #juleswinnfield #johntravolta #SamuelLJackson #TrunkShot #QuentinTarantino
An oil painting inspired by the iconic trunk shot from Pulp Fiction. Two men in black suits — Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield — are seen from below as they look into a car trunk, their faces illuminated against a clear blue sky. The composition captures the mixture of tension, curiosity, and dark humor characteristic of Quentin Tarantino’s storytelling.
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM