Hammer and Anvil

This impressionist painting is part of a series by artist Onelio Marrero, exploring craftsmen at work in their environments. Within this interior scene, Onelio depicts a blacksmith in his workshop. The piece shows his admiration for those who utilize both their minds and hands to create unique handmade crafts. He enjoys observing the intimate connection between workers and their deceptively disorganized surroundings. Onelio's brushwork vividly reflects the vigor, intensity, and action involved in shaping hot metal.