Sea You at Dinner, a series.
Sea You at Dinner is a painting series that celebrates the small stories and quiet moments around the dinner table. Inspired by summers spent in Zeeland, it captures the lingering conversations, the traces of meals, and the little details that tell a story long after the last bite. Plates, glasses, crumbs, and scattered utensils become storytellers themselves, filled with humour, warmth, and nostalgia. The series invites you to recognise moments from your own evenings. The laughter, the chatter, and the gentle calm after a shared meal.
The series will be exhibited at De Koperen Tuin from October 31 to January 12.
Shrimply the best
‘Shrimply the Best’ captures a playful, lively moment around the dinner table. In this painting, the remains of a shared seafood meal tell their own story — shells, crumbs, and scattered utensils hint at laughter, conversation, and the joy of being together. The work celebrates the small pleasures of summer evenings in Zeeland, where food, company, and the lingering light of the coast come together in a scene that feels both familiar and full of character.
Shrimply the Best
60 x 80 cm
Oil on canvas
SOLD
Shell we Dine?
‘Shell We Dine’ captures the quiet magic of a table after a coastal meal, where light and colour tell their own story. Sunlight passes through a glass, casting warm, transparent reflections across the tabletop, highlighting crumbs, shells, and the subtle textures of everyday objects. The painting uses soft, summery tones. Sandy beiges, gentle blues, and muted yellows. Evoking the warmth of Zeeland evenings and the calm, lingering light of the coast. Each detail, from the scattered shells to the glow on the glass, adds to the sense of intimacy, humour, and nostalgia that defines the Sea You at Dinner series.
Shell we Dine?
60 x 80 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 1050
Spill the Juice
‘Spill the Juice’ captures the lively atmosphere of an evening shared with friends. Two martinis — a dirty and a dry — sit side by side on a table that has just been the center of animated conversation. The title playfully nods to both the cocktails and the stories that flow as freely as the drinks.
The painting plays beautifully with light: reflections in the glasses cast soft shadows across the tabletop, while the colors of the drinks emit a warm, inviting glow. These light and color details enhance the intimate and convivial mood of the scene.
Spill the Juice
80 x 100 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 1250
Open Up to Me
‘Open Up to Me’ presents oysters fresh from the sea, resting on melting ice, with lemon slices ready and glasses catching the soft midday light. The table invites a moment of pause — to slow down, savour each taste, and enjoy the subtle rhythm of a shared meal. A knife lies ready, hinting at the next secret about to be revealed, the next conversation waiting to unfold.
The title Open Up to Me carries a playful double meaning. On one level, it refers to the oysters on the table, literally being “opened” to be tasted. On another level, it evokes the intimate, conversational atmosphere of the scene. An invitation for guests to share secrets, stories, and personal moments. The title perfectly reflects the series’ focus on tables as storytellers, where both food and conversation reveal hidden layers.
Open Up to Me
80 x 100 cm
Oil on canvas
SOLD
Grape Expectations
‘Grape Expectations’ captures a sunny summer day on the beach. On a yellow-and-white striped tablecloth sit a half-full glass of rosé, a small container of olives, grapes, figs, and a fresh baguette. The scene radiates a relaxed picnic, where friends gather, laugh, and enjoy the sound of the waves and the warm sunlight.
The painting celebrates the joy of being together. The carefully arranged snacks, the inviting glow of the rosé in the sun, and the summery atmosphere capture the simple pleasures of an afternoon with friends, shared stories, and the happiness of spending time together.
Grape Expectations
80 x 100 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 1250
What the Fig
‘What the Fig’ is a playful celebration of summer’s small joys. Soft pinks and plump figs rest on a table that seems to whisper the stories of everyday life. Part of the Sea You at Dinner series, the painting highlights the little quirks that make shared meals memorable: leftover crumbs, casual messes, fleeting moments of humor, and colors that linger in memory. It invites viewers to pause, notice the beauty in the ordinary, and smile at life’s sweet, simple pleasures.
What the Fig
50 x 70 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 950
Last Round
Different drinks — prosecco, rosé and red wine — rest on the table, each with its own glow and character. The painting celebrates the joy of being together, the soft light dancing through the glasses, and the airy, playful atmosphere of a night winding down. It captures that familiar pause before the evening fades, when conversation lingers and laughter softens. At the same time, this work marks the final piece in the series, a sparkling farewell filled with warmth, light and a hint of nostalgia.
Last Round
50 x 70 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 950
Pour decisions
One careless tip turns into a tiny drama. the wine escapes, the glass rolls away, and suddenly the table gets all the attention. More than clumsiness, it’s about the stories that spill over when evenings get lively.
Created for the series Sea You at Dinner, this painting is part of a playful set of minis made especially for the exhibition.
Pour Decisions
24 x 30 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 225
Fruit Salad
‘Fruit Salad’ is a playful little painting from the Sea You at Dinner series, capturing the lighthearted spirit of summer gatherings. Colorful, sunlit, and full of quiet mischief. Technically it’s fruit, practically it’s wine, and honestly, it’s the best excuse to refill your glass.
This small work celebrates the warmth of shared moments, the laughter that drifts between sips, and the way something simple can become a memory.
Fruit Salad
24 x 30 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 225
Half Yours, Half Mine
‘Half Yours, Half Mine’ captures a quiet, thoughtful moment through a simple yet symbolic scene. A pomegranate, split in two, lies open on the table. Each half mirrors the other, yet neither feels whole on its own. The image becomes a metaphor for connection, like a conversation shared over dinner where two voices and two perspectives come together to form something complete.
This small painting reflects the essence of the Sea You at Dinner series: the beauty of shared moments, the intimacy of food and talk, and the gentle poetry hidden in everyday scenes. It reminds us that what we share, whether a story, a meal or a moment, always carries a trace of both sides.
Half Yours, Half Mine
24 x 30 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 225
Bitter Sweet
‘Bitter Sweet’ captures the bold, unapologetic character of a Negroni — a drink that rarely stays silent. With its deep amber tones and glimmering reflections, it doesn’t just sit quietly on the table; it seems to lean forward, ready to spark conversation, laughter, and maybe a little disagreement too.
This painting, part of the Sea You at Dinner series, celebrates those lively moments that happen when people gather — when stories spill, voices overlap, and personalities come alive. The Negroni becomes both a symbol and a participant, embodying the mix of bitterness and sweetness that defines honest connection.
Bitter Sweet
24 x 30 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 225
Appeeling
Sometimes the simplest fruit can steal the spotlight.
Appeeling
24 x 30 cm
Oil on canvas
€ 225
Mug Shot
‘Mug Shot’ captures the simple pleasure of a quiet coffee moment. A single cup sits on the table, steam rising gently, catching the morning light and casting soft reflections on the surface below. It’s a pause in the day, a chance to breathe, reflect, and savor the small, comforting rituals that often go unnoticed. Part of the Sea You at Dinner series, the painting turns an everyday scene into something intimate, warm, and quietly memorable.
Mug Shot
24 x 30 cm
Oil on canvas
SOLD
Own a Piece of Sea You at Dinner
If one of the paintings from the Sea You at Dinner series speaks to you, it can be yours. Each work is an original oil painting, capturing the warmth, humor, and intimacy of shared meals.
To inquire about availability or to purchase a painting, please get in touch directly at atelier@mylenetax.com. I would be happy to provide details, discuss the works, and help you bring a piece of these stories into your own home.
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