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Sun, style, and live painting at the Eva Hotel Pop-Up in Estepona
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Sun, style, and live painting at the Eva Hotel Pop-Up in Estepona

Yesterday was a whirlwind! I took Repka Arts on the road to the ultra-chic Eva Hotel in Estepona for a holiday pop-up. Think DJs, sea views, amazing vendors, and live painting right in the mix.

Maryna Riepnova
Maryna Riepnova·14 December 2025
From fog to sun: A day of acrylics in Cala del Moral
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From fog to sun: A day of acrylics in Cala del Moral

What a difference a day makes! After the cold of Córdoba, we headed to the sunny coast of Cala del Moral. I stepped out of my comfort zone with acrylics...

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Maryna Riepnova·7 December 2025
The Stork, the fog, and a new experiment in Fuente Palmera
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The Stork, the fog, and a new experiment in Fuente Palmera

Winter is here! We braved the cold and fog to visit the lovely town of Fuente Palmera. Between trying a new collage technique and watching the stork on ...

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Maryna Riepnova·6 December 2025
The accident that changed my art: My race against time in Montoro
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The accident that changed my art: My race against time in Montoro

I almost stayed home. Then my car trunk jammed and I lost two hours of painting time. But what happened next in the beautiful town of Montoro changed my...

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Maryna Riepnova·29 November 2025
From a 5-year pause to painting across Andalusia: My new interview
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From a 5-year pause to painting across Andalusia: My new interview

I recently sat down with 'Open Call for Artists' to discuss my journey. We talked about the creative block I overcame and how that led to my current exp...

Maryna Riepnova
Maryna Riepnova·26 November 2025
A special birthday gift: Winning 3rd prize in Torremolinos!
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A special birthday gift: Winning 3rd prize in Torremolinos!

What a way to celebrate! I spent Saturday painting by the sea in Torremolinos. There were tourists, great conversations, and... a 3rd prize trophy to ce...

Maryna Riepnova
Maryna Riepnova·22 November 2025

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