A good Friday for painting

Each day it has been getting a little warmer in Crete, which means that the snow on the White Mountains will soon be gone. I wanted to have those distant peaks in at least one of my paintings so today I walked out to the Old Sea Wall and painted in the shade of the St. Nicholas bastion. From that perfect spot, I had a view of the harbor and the constant stream of pedestrians enjoying the holiday here in Greece. I could just as easily have painted the bastion itself, from a spot on the promenade across the way, but that will be for another day. There’s no shortage of things to paint here. Painted this one on a pad of Arches CP paper, 16” x12”.


8 Comments on “A good Friday for painting”

  1. Wayne says:

    I sure enjoy getting these Shari.Stay safe and well. Happy Easter!

  2. Marilyn H says:

    Love this painting. Makes me feel as if I were there! I love how you depict people and crowds as well as the water which glitters!

  3. mcammeehan says:

    I love the different blues you used in this scene. Looks like cerulean and ultramarine in some spots.

    • Tim says:

      I’m heading to Crete in the fall and your preview of the best sketching spots is much appreciated. Your harbor views are exquisite.

  4. Lori says:

    Happy Good Friday to you!
    Beautiful work!!!!
    Lori

  5. friedakam says:

    Beautiful!! When I see this I miss Crete❤️

  6. Joan T says:

    It is great to follow along on your painting trip. This is lovely! Your reflections are perfect.


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