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Oia is located on the greek island of Santorini. The early morning sunrise reflects the beautiful warm colors of the aegean sea. Oia is a scenic village on the north west edge of the Santorini island. It extends for almost 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) along the northern edge of the caldera that forms the island of Santorini. The village is located at a height of between 70 and 100 metres (230 and 330 ft) above sea level. Oia is built on the steep slope of the caldera. Houses and restaurants are built nicely into niches carved into the rocks. And most of all Santorini is a “in” place for honeymooners. So for newly weds there is no better place to go to. Because on this greek island you find everything for happiness! A deep blue sea, wonderful sunsets, delicious greek food and charming white hotels built into the rocks.

Sunrises and Sunsets over Oia
In Oia on Santorini there are narrow passageways and a central square. The sun light hours in this village are extremly long. Ther...

From Basel, Switzerland. In my artwork (watercolor and mixed media) I do focus on the extraordinary light and atmosphere that we find in nature, landscapes and alpine scenes. To capture this mood in my pictures is my challenge and passion. My Watercolor Paintings are done primarily in negative painting technique that means carving out shapes from the underpainting by painting around objects instead of painting them directly. I love to paint in a loose, expressionist, impressionist or semi-abstract way. I never try to copy the perfection of nature! I rather chose a loose approach with creative colors, unusual composition and with passionate brushstrokes.