In the meantime, below are two paintings I purchased from Greece. One, I bought in a souvenir shop in Plaka. This lovely Greek woman owned a shop full of typical souvenirs. As I strolled to the back of the store, I found a doorway leading into a small enclosed courtyard. The area was full of oil paintings - some still hanging to dry. The lady told me these were painted by local art students at a local art school - and she had yet to put prices on the items. She gave me a great deal on an 8x10 painting (only 5 euro!).
The second painting I purchased on the island of Poros from another Greek vendor. This older lady's husband was a painter, and she sold a few of his pieces at her market. I believe she told me this painting was of Santorini (another island I would love to visit in the future).
On my trips, I love when I can find authentic local art. These paintings came on canvas, and it's interesting to see the different techniques of both artists. I only wish I had the chance to buy more pieces.
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Very nice. Both paintings capture the incredible Prussian Blue of the Aegean Sea...
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