Two olive trees on Marmari Beach near Loggos on the unspoilt idyllic Greek island of Paxos. The trees that provide much-needed shade from the hot summer sun are part of an ancient olive grove owned by Thasos the taxi driver. The island of Paxos where I lost my heart since 1988 to its beautiful olive groves, cypress trees, white "pebble" beaches, azure-aqua-coloured seawater-filled bays, high cliffs, sea caves and sweet Greek villages. The delicious smell of olive wood and the salty Ionian Sea.
An island where ordinary cosy families and the world-famous jet set celebrate their summer holidays. Mundane yet just simple and local. No mass culture here. This beautiful work portrays the island of Paxos at its best. Dream away and muse on the pleasantly warm summer sun and the wonderful Greek atmosphere. Enjoy this beautiful work that I painted with backlight during an early warm morning in summer 2024.
Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and.. Read more…