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Santorini

I initially was working on this painting when AW announced a summer art contest, and i can't think of summer without thinking of Greece my beautiful birthcountry , i was also feeling really homesick and sad with the latest events that occured with the plane crash in Athens, i just wanted to do something special and show people through my art my love and beauty for Greece. I have the fondest memories of my summers spend at my birth country, where the skies have the clearest blue color and the seas the deepest blue. Wanted to depict a A beautiful girl perhaps a Greek Goddess enjoying the beautiful scenic view of the Greek Island Santorini . I tried something very different working with colored pencils and gouache on 11x14 vellum board. Many thanks to model paige curtis dove stock -http://dove-stock.deviantart.com/

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Namita Kulkarni 30 Aug 2007

WOW! Renders me inarticulate!

Joanna Jungjohann 17 Mar 2007

so very beautiful, Katerina

James Battersby 24 Sep 2006

ahhhh, tis always nice, and i find it admirable that people would have a love of their homeland even though perhaps it has been a long time since they've been there; I have yet to visit greece.....eastwards, the furrtherst i've ventured into Europe is Barcelonna in Spain...but perhaps someday i will visit this most beautiful place of Greece. Such a beautiful painting of a woman, and also the traditons of thy land........it pleases me greatly to see this:D........beautiful

Jerry 17 Aug 2006

Amazingly beautiful art work!

Francis Rivera 12 Aug 2006

This one is very nice! I love the colors used! ^_^

Susan Rodio 26 Apr 2006

I love this work..I love the way you have captured the blue of the ocean and the gorgeous white buildings. Your work is truly outstanding- so talented.

Nira Dabush 10 Sep 2005

Awesome work ,Katerina...splendid expression,like her pose...wonderful scenario.

Chris Hoffman 28 Aug 2005

I am learning watching Kat here....you are an inpsiration to me...lovely.

Artist Reply: Thank you Chris so much!! :)

george martinez 27 Aug 2005

congratulations Kat, this is so beautiful image, great sky background also the model as well.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much George :)

Christine brand 23 Aug 2005

U astound me with the heavenly beauty of your hands n spirit. Your images never fail to be less than an angels dream!!! I love them all. I adore this!!! may the goodness of all times n trials outstand any weight of sorrow by a million tears of joy!!!! ever thinkin of U!!!

Artist Reply: ((Christine))thank you so much your beautiful messages and words always inspire me and out a smile to my face thank you so much :)

Greg Vilton 21 Aug 2005

Outstanding! This pic is so delicate and wonderful. Love the composition, the pose and the smooth blending of the colours, notably on the gown. Very well done, Katerina!

Artist Reply: Thank you Greg so much for all your comments and support :):):):)

Vivian Allen 20 Aug 2005

Oh my goodness! This is awesome!

Artist Reply: Thank you (((vivian so much)))

Matthew Steffen 19 Aug 2005

Beautiful work

Artist Reply: Thank you Matthew I'm glad you like it :)

Sondra Ertzberger 19 Aug 2005

I love the colours :)

Artist Reply: Thank you Sondra so much!! :):):)

louis s. bryant 18 Aug 2005

very nice flow i think you captured the goddess image

Artist Reply: Thank you Louis so much!!! :):):)

czar 242 18 Aug 2005

Beautiful work- the tranquility of this piece is captivatingi

Artist Reply: thank you czar so much!!!! :):):)

Gautam Thoidingjam 18 Aug 2005

Cool Work!! Katerina!! Cool colors!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Guatam so much!!! :):):):)

eileen martin 17 Aug 2005

Katerrina, this is absolutely beautiful, wonderful job:)

Artist Reply: thank you eileen so much!! :):):)

Shannon Reinbold-Gee 17 Aug 2005

Very nice colors, beautiful sky, gown and wall. She looks a little stiff in the neck though--may just be the model from your reference. Also, check those arms--they seem a little thick for the rest of her body. Very nice otherwise.

Artist Reply: Hi shannon, yes the ref pic i was using had the same pose and the arms too-in the ref the model is leaning on a chair and putting all her weight on her arm - i'm kinda used to drawing what my eye sees -thank you so much for all your comments :)

stephanie atlee 17 Aug 2005

This is wonderful Katerina...love the sunny peaceful feeling like she can feel the sun kissing her cheek.

Artist Reply: Thank you Stephanie so much I'm so glad you like it :):):):)

Thomas Broadfoot 17 Aug 2005

Wonderful work on this piece

Artist Reply: Thank you Thomas so much!! :):):)

monique cooper 17 Aug 2005

she is so graceful!.. i love all the blue in it.. sets the mood of calmness and tranquility!!.Nice job!!!!!:)

Artist Reply: thank you monique so much :):):):)

tim linville 17 Aug 2005

A wonderful full color work,Katerina!Powerful blues!

Artist Reply: Hi Tim!! so good to see you i have missed you here at AW-thank you so much!! :):):)

Reba McDonald 17 Aug 2005

Well done Katerina.

Artist Reply: Thank you dear Reba so much :):):):)

Aris Stathakis 17 Aug 2005

This is awesome Katerina :) once again you're doing amazing work, I love everything about it, fantastico!! :)

Artist Reply: Euharisto Ari so much!! :):):):)

Billy Lewis 17 Aug 2005

Great work Very beautiful

Artist Reply: Thank you Billy so much :):)

sharon Blue 17 Aug 2005

looks very beautiful and the detials are amazing :)

Artist Reply: Thank you Sharon so much!!!! :):):)

Christine Calderon 17 Aug 2005

I Love this!!!!! I have been there too as You know and this painting gave me goose bumps!! Simply breath taking!! You have truley captured the Beauty of the Greek Isles!! I am ognna send my mom and Land lady ( Both Greek) The link to this!! They will surley love this as much as I do!! Great Work!! God Bless! Your friend, Christine

Artist Reply: (((christine)))) i knew this would be something you liked and I'm so happy you are sharing it with loved ones hope it brings some wonderful memories thank you so much-euxaristo :):):)

Renata Cavanaugh 17 Aug 2005

Stunning work Katerina. I love your gorgeours colors! Excellent work!

Artist Reply: Thank you my dear friend so much!! :):):):)

Virginia Gordon 17 Aug 2005

A BEAUTIFUL Work of ART!

Artist Reply: Thank you Virginia so much!!! :):)

Diana Hume 17 Aug 2005

You are every bit as talented with coloured pencil as with the black and white! I love the colour! This is a wonderful tribute to your home and an honour to those victims and their families!

Artist Reply: Thank you (((Diana)))) so much , i was nervous trying color since i don't do it often I'm so glad you liked it :)

sher richardson 17 Aug 2005

accolades!(this is copied and pasted due to an injury and typing is a pain, but i wanted to let you know that your work excited and inspired me....!! i should be back to my windy self in 7 to 10 days) ......hugs and keep up the creative wonderful work!... ยง.. : )

Artist Reply: (((sher)))feel better soon!!!!! thank you so much for your support ,it means so much to me coming from such a talented gifted artist like yourself *hugs*

ashok nayak 17 Aug 2005

Yes it's something very different work with colored pencils and gouache Katerina!

Artist Reply: it sure is ashok i may try it again :)

Anonymous Guest 17 Aug 2005

Great work

Artist Reply: Thank you so much anon :)

joanna sherwell 17 Aug 2005

beautiful. what a gorgeous piece. well done

Femi Johnson 17 Aug 2005

such feeling Katerina, almost there

Artist Reply: Thank you Femi so much!! :)

Emily Reed 17 Aug 2005

Delicate and delightful.

Artist Reply: Thank you Emily so much :):):)

PMyers 17 Aug 2005

Wow, this is lovely. It seems I missed alot of your new works. I am going to check it out now. You are awesome.

Artist Reply: Thank you (((penny))) I'm doing a lot of cathing up myself :):):):)