I’m Always Happy When I’m Walking on This Beautiful Island!

I’m feeling wonderful!  I’ve enjoyed life at a much slower pace this past month or so.  Now that I no longer have to create so many artworks for next season, I have more time to spend on the other things I enjoy doing, whilst living on Crete.  Much as I love making my Seashell Mosaic Collage Paintings, I’m also loving that there’s no pressure anymore.  In November I only completed 2 artworks, to replace those I sold on Etsy. Continue reading

Hottest Summer on Record For Greece and the Islands!

Since my last post it has continued to remain extremely hot here on Crete.  Although other islands, including the mainland, have suffered even higher temperatures – Crete’s have hovered around the mid 30’s for what seems like forever!  It is officially the hottest summer on Greece’s meteorological records.  From my point of view, this being my 16th consecutive summer on Crete, I have certainly found it to be the most consistently hot one I’ve ever experienced.  It is, of course, absolutely fine if you are on holiday here, but it’s a different story when you have to live and work in it. Continue reading