A Much Better Climate to Live & Work in on Crete This Summer

Apart from a few isolated days, the climate on Crete has been far less heat intensive than it was the previous summer.  There have been far fewer heatwaves and we’ve all enjoyed lower temperatures to live and work in.  During July I missed two selling days, one day when it really was too hot and another because it was too windy to set up my stall and display.  Despite only selling for 7 days out of a possible 9, I am happy to mention that like June – July sales were up on last year. Continue reading

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

More Day Trips Exploring the Stunning Coastlines of Crete

As is usual, these past four months I have put many long hours into creating my stock for summer 2024.  In this short time I cannot possibly produce the volume of artworks I sell during the summer months.  I endeavor to make the more time-consuming and difficult designs in the winter and the smaller, simpler designs I can replicate in between and during selling days.  I can certainly work mosaic whilst at my beach stall but I cannot paint or do any sand work because it is often too windy, too hot or both. Continue reading