The complex composition of this painting is based on images I have gathered from my recent visit to Greece. When I have an idea for a new painting quite often I compose it directly on the canvas. I only need a basic structure like a quick sketch or outline of the image I have in mind. For me it is a waste of time to draw the entire composition on the canvas; after all it will be covered with paint anyway. This particular painting is based on my impressions having visited the small town Lefkes on the Grecian isle Paros. |