Hotel Zorziz

My husband and I visited the Greek island of Mykonos one summer. I took a lot of pictures as we wandered through the streets enclosed in a... more

by Debra Chmelina

Title

Hotel Zorziz

Artist

Debra Chmelina

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

My husband and I visited the Greek island of Mykonos one summer. I took a lot of pictures as we wandered through the streets enclosed in a labyrinth of bright white walls. Shops, stairways to quaint eateries and charming hotels such as this one accommodate the narrow streets. Brilliantly colored balconies spill over with bougainvillea as the sun filters through leaving shadows to rest upon the winding streets of Mykonos. It was impossible not to get lost in the pathways and enamored by the magnetism of Mykonos. Zorziz is just one of the lovely hotels on the island, but I chose this one to paint because of its unique wrought iron balconies, light green shutters, and towering round awnings. This family owned hotel is housed in a 16th century stone building with its owners dating back hundreds of years. My painting does not do justice to the elegant decor that can only be appreciated as you enter the building through its marble threshold and take in its warm and inviting ambiance and attention to details throughout. I hope my painting will give you some idea of what to expect ‘unexpectedly’ on this tiny Greek island in the Mediterranean sea should you ever be fortunate to visit it.

　

Uploaded

June 26th, 2018