Santorini is a lovely island in the Agean Sea. It is the remnant of an extinct volcano that blew its top in ancient times. The island is permanent home to a small population year round swells during tourist season. While the island is accessible by air and ferry, it is a destination on the cruise ship circuit. My wife and I made out way to Santorini via the cruise ship circuit. We were on a Greek island tour.
The windmills and white and blue architecture are striking sites to enjoy while visiting there. As usual, I was ready with the camera to capture a moment. In this case I chose the lonely view of the windmills and buildings. The scene is the avatar of Santorini. While this painting is representative of Santorini, I used it as a demonstration example for a watercolor painting class that I conducted at the Canton Museum of Art. The objective was to modify the mood of the scene by substituting different hues and advusting values to produce a brand new look and feel.
