Friday, March 9, 2012

swimming cove - greece



"swimming cove - greece"
watercolor
18X24 inches
06 march 2012

this is from the island of sifnos - in the cyclades,
we spent a whole day here - and sometimes i'm sorry i ever left.
just a magical place

28 comments:

  1. Muy buena y refrescante. Un saludo.

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  2. Magic watercolor,magical place:happy holidays&happy painting!

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  3. What fun mr T! ... this is such a spirited piece... those rocks just want to dance... I just can't wait to get down there and jump in.....

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  4. thanks everybody - i had a lot of fun painting this. something about the place itself made me looser and less inhibited i think . i also used a piece of twinrocker paper - it's extra white and has a lot of character

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  5. the greeks say hello to you... and come whenever you wish!!!
    fine painting dear

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    1. thank you paraskevi - i would love to come back anytime!

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  6. Fantastic watercolor in a wonderful place! The color of the sea is magic and creates a magical atmosphere.
    Congratulations!

    Se cuide.

    Javier.

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  7. So exquisite Tom I love the crisp and out of focus areas...working together.

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    1. Thanks very very much - Just the effect I was trying for!

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  8. fantastic painting! Fresh and full of light. You captured the atmosphere of Greece very well. I was in Greece last year and this watercolour makes me want to jump on a plane and go!

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    1. Thanks very kindly Koen.... I know the feeling - I wish I were back there right now -)

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  9. It truly looks like a magical place! You did a beautiful painting!!

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  10. Wonderful painting Tom. Love the viewpoint and the sunlight you captured.

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  11. I would be happy to dip my toes in this haven of peace. A superb view.

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    1. thanks lydie - me too - i'd go back in a minute!

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  12. Absolutely beautiful!! Greece is one of the top, fav places I've been!! Would love to go back! You've captured the beauty so well. The water is spectacular!

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    1. thank you so much carrie - i really appreciate it

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  13. Great ! each and every artwork is superb!
    thanks for the inspiration :) sir... see my work & reply pls

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  14. Maravillosa obra, imaginativa y gran luz ¡ Me gusta mucho ! Un saludo

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