Santorini

One of the magical places on earth in the Greek islands. 

This collage is hopefully the first in a series to translate my memories into art.  

Title :  Santorini (1)
Size  :  20"x 15"

 Santorini lives up to its reputation and more.  The light in this place is exquisite.  Very crisp and perfect, enhancing colours in a way that makes everything look prettier.   


The caldera with its volcanic rock so dark and beautiful, every possible level surface impossibly crammed with dwellings and walkways turning into steps leading to more houses! Yet there is a feeling of vastness on this island where every house, stair, chair and rock has been painted in bright colours and every outlook offers a beautiful view over the dark blue Aegean Sea.  The blue of the sea is dark like ink and the water appears to be still; yet it heaves slowly making hills and troughs on its surface and the waves slowly lap the rocks along the shore.   Close up,  the water is crystal clear.  One cannot but marvel at the natural beauty of this place and how the locals have protected it and even enhanced it.  

Happy are the cats that call Santorini home. They have the greatest views, are fed by the locals and hangout along the caldera sunning themselves. However, I never did spot any donkeys there though all their souvenirs have a donkey in it!!  

Acrylic painting
Title : Santorini (2)
Size 4" x 4"