A wondrous place I've escaped to during the pandemic with my family

A piece from a collection of illustrative maps of Yorkshire Dales and AONB

What better way to take in the sights & sounds of the beautiful Corfu coastline than from a roof terrace complete with hot tub & infinity pool adorned with traditional Greek tiles. Admire the seaview, watch the boats gliding by & take a post dip snooze on a striped lounger surrounded by vibrant, fragrant geraniums before planning which Taverna to visit for lunch. I reckon The Drifters had it right - “On the roof, it's peaceful as can be” 🎶 This is a companion piece to (& the top floor of!) my Corfu Courtyard Hotel 💦🌺🪴🇬🇷

The bright, breezy coast of Mykonos Town, locally known as Chora, from colorful doorways to windmills on the hillside. Mykonos is also known for its life after dark, with its streets buzzing with clubs and parties!

The beautiful islands of Santorini! Illustration created in watercolor and graphite.

This is my submission for "It's all greek!" I was inspired by signs of zodiac and myths behind that.I wanted to create the ancient Greek painting style to illustrate the theme.

Ever wondered what Zeus’s or Athena’s houses look like? Or where to find the best ambrosia? Welcome to a totally made up map of West Mount Olympus, home of Athena, Ares, Artemis, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Dionysus and Aphrodite. (The rest of the twelve olympians? The live on the east side, not depicted on map)

I dreamed of Greece through the eyes of my favourite movie "Before Midnight " If Love can be experienced through the reality of taking a morning walk along the old byzantine Chapel , being present and surrendering to the experience of the Sunset in the dock and the beginning of a new realisation and opening when the moon shines high and the tiny lights over the mountains sparkle upon your solace! How beautiful it is to experience and open out to a place , its architecture, history and vibes!It unfolds life for you, so does the dream of Greece grows more...

Years ago I traveled to Greece and made it to the island of Hydra. It is a small island that has no cars. Buildings line the hillside and the rest of the island has stunning beaches and coastline. It was from another time period and was so sunny and calming.

I've never been to Greece yet, but it's a place I've always dreamed of visiting one day.
It has a lot of mysterious history and myths, beautiful scenery and fascinating food!

In October I am traveling to Greece, to teach a group of artists how to fill their travel sketchbooks. How fun that you came up with a Greek theme this month! I am really excited about the trip, and to prepare a little for it, I have illustrated highlights of each day of the trip.

This was one of my favourite towns I visited when we went to Greece. Every little alley way and door opening was a painting just waiting to happen. I took over 2000 photos of Greece, I have endless inspiration to keep me busy until we can all travel again. I have so many happy memories here, sitting at those tables watching the sunset with my husband and two daughters.

This scene is inspired by a wonderful holiday to the North East coast of Corfu (Kalami Bay & Agni Bay area). It's like stepping back in time in the best way possible - to a slower pace of quality life. There are characterful hotels dotted everywhere, and lush greenery and stunning sea views around every corner. The welcome is warm & friendly, the food is fabulous & getting around by boat is the norm - pootling up and down the coast swimming and taverna hopping. My imaginary hotel is based on this experience and is for the "It's All Greek to Me" Play Along.

Of all exciting places to go in the world, a one stop shop for all my favorite things seem to culminate in Santorini, Greece. This is how I would imagine my day dream vacation (until hopefully the real thing) in Santorini!

Spectacular sunset with dramatic ocean views over Santorini caldera, accompanied by delicious vine leaf parcels and sampling the island wines! For the PLAY ALONG prompt: It’s all Greek to Me!