Kalimera
Posted: April 14, 2025 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Chania, Crete, Greece, harbour scene, watercolours 14 CommentsIt was a good morning at the Old Venetian Harbor in Chania. The sun was hitting the buildings at just the right angle AND I found a shady spot with a clear view across the bay.
I love painting these types of scenes. Lots of complexity, obvious value contrasts and plenty of opportunity for calligraphic brushstrokes.
It’s the start of Easter week holidays in Greece. Whereas last week it was a little quiet in the old part of town, this week the restaurants are filling up, the narrow streets are crowded with people and everyone seems to be strolling along the harbour.
I painted this on a pad of Arches CP paper, 16” x 12”, and I can say with much certainly that I used almost every colour on my palette for this one.
You must feel very lucky!
I sure do. I don’t take this time for granted.
How glorious!
Ashley, thank you!!
Love it. I was interested to hear that Arches offers a pad that big. I will try to get my hands on one.
gorgeous, I like the colour of the water, is that a cerulean blue?
This is so beautiful Shari! I always love your water and snow. And this painting seems so alive with the crowd or people. I want to be there!
I am of greek descent so I love it!
Beautiful, I was there for Greek Easter last year. Your sketch looked like Chania didn’t realise it was till I saw your description. Fabulous place.
I would really like to see your process, sketch to finished. Color rendering. This one was very nice and one similar to it would be fantastic. Great work, oliver
The tourist season starts at easter and the first transfers are flying. Wonderful sketch! Beautiful colors.
I love this! I feel how busy it is.
Complicated piece! Bravo for pulling it off. Enjoy your trip!
Mmmm…wish I was there watching and sketching that scene. I love your shadows and light as well as your lovely reflections. Bravo!