My Coffee Journey
My love for coffee began long ago. I bought myself a moka pot—a huge expense at the time—and once a week, I would prepare a large cup of premium coffee. A few years later, my husband gifted me a traditional coffee grinder, making the brewing ritual even more mystical. Carefully measured beans, their intoxicating aroma filling the air, ground coarsely so that the hot water could evenly saturate every coffee ground and extract its essence directly into the pot. The coffee would pour into a large deep-blue mug, not a single drop wasted, a brew as thick as chocolate.
Gouache painting of a single espresso cup, dense dark coffee with creamy froth, artistic play of light and shadows.
A Honduran Discovery
Coffee became my obsession during a volunteer trip to Honduras in 2012. There, I discovered a flavor unlike any I had tasted—tangy and sweet, smooth yet dense, made from lightly roasted beans from the Marcala region. I still keep the packaging from that special coffee, packed in single-serving sachets, coarsely ground.
Though the locals’ method of brewing was surprising—boiled in a large pot with heaps of sugar, diluted to near black-tea color—I still cherish the taste to this day.
I searched the deepest corners of the internet for this coffee, then for beans from the region—but for 13 years, I haven’t found the same flavor. Or maybe I just idealized it in my memory?
Original coffee-themed wall art framed in gold with velvet mat, adds warmth to kitchen or breakfast corner
Coffee as Inspiration
Coffee often inspires my artwork—miniature freshly roasted beans, a tiny frothy swirl in a cup, a large mug with beans emerging from the darkness, espresso…
Coffee.
Miniature painting of freshly roasted coffee beans, detailed and realistic, showcasing rich brown and golden tones.
Espresso, latte, mocha, brewed in a moka pot, Turkish style… coffee. Many people love it, but judging by the number of paintings it inspires, I’m probably obsessed.
How could one not notice the beauty of delicate creamy froth, dense abyss-colored brew, and tiny beans shimmering in sunlight with shades of brown and gold?
Gouache painting of a coffee cup surrounded by roasted coffee beans, rich textures and deep brown tones, evoking warmth and aroma.
Finding Calm in the Chaos
In a world that never stops rushing, we often forget to pause—to breathe, to savor, to simply be. My coffee-inspired paintings were born from a need for calm, reflection, nostalgic memories, and a pause to simply breathe. They offer a moment of calm in the middle of noise, a small ritual of beauty for those who seek balance between creativity and everyday life. Through the rich textures of roasted beans, the soft glow of creamy froth, and the deep hues of espresso, I want to remind people that serenity can be found in the simplest things—a cup of coffee, a quiet morning, a mindful glance at art that smells almost like real coffee.
Each painting becomes a daily escape—a way to slow down, to reconnect with the senses, and to find inspiration in warmth, aroma, and imperfection.
Miniature Coffee Beans Painting – Original Gouache Still Life in Gold Frame & Velvet Mat
Dreaming of a Coffee Corner
Ah, I’ve always dreamed of a tiny coffee corner where I could display these paintings. Wouldn’t it look beautiful?
Miniature gouache still life painting of espresso cup in gold frame with velvet mat, original hand-painted coffee wall art
Miniature Coffee Painting – Hand-Painted Gouache Art of Espresso Foam in Gold Frame – Realistic Mini Art for Collectors