TRAVEL WITH MY ART #12: ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR

Hello and welcome to  the twelfth post in TRAVEL WITH MY ART series! I'm excited to share this new canvas painting with you. The medium for this painting is acrylic paints on canvas. I applied a varnish spray over it to protect the colours and add some shine. If the painting looks familiar, it's probably because I have already painted this beach in Zavala (and I might paint it again). This time I captured this beautiful Croatian beach from a bird-eye perspective, though. It might be the same beach, but it's a different painting.  This one is all about the Adriatic sea embracing the stones and the beach. My post will also include my reference photographs (I've used to make this painting) as well as some other photographs we took there. 




THE MAKING OF A PAINTING - THE SONG OF THE SEA
There are so many layers in this painting. It took me forever to make it. Well, not forever but about 70 hours. I also made a mini canvas version of it that took me significantly less time. I put it so much effort into this painting and I think it payed off. What do you guys think? The sea looks real enough, doesn't it? It's fascinating to paint the sea. There are so many different colours and tines you need to know how to use and mix. Moreover, you must be so careful with reflections and shades to get it right. It's quite hard to make the sea come alive. Often it can be exhausting, but there are moments when painting the sea can feel like meditation. Still, it's not the easiest of tasks. That is why sometimes I do quicker seascapes. These kind of detailed seascapes take a lot from me. To be completely honest, this kind of canvases usually result in a lot of back pain. I try to do exercises for artists and all that, but I have scoliosis meaning that I suffer from chronic back pain. Hence painting is often quite painful for me. 




TRAVEL WITH MY ART- ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR, CROATIA

Once again I'm taking you to Zavala. I hope you don't mind the repeated visits. I personally think this place is worth it. I visited Zavala a couple of times while living on island Hvar (Croatia). I must have been mighty impressed by it because I just can't stop painting it. The painting I'm sharing with you today was inspired by a spring visit but I will also share some summer visit photographs I haven't shared before. This painting is no longer with me and to be honest I kind of miss it. I wish I could have hanged on it for a little while. However, I'm also glad it found a new home. You see, I gifted this painting. If you want, you may see in in restaurant Torkul in Sveti Filip and Jakov (near Zadar). If you ever stop at that restaurant, you can see it on the wall. 




ALL THE 'TRAVEL WITH MY ART' POSTS BELLOW (WITH LINKS )

#1 PALERMO ISLAND SICILY (ITALY)

#2 BAY MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#3 IRKUTSK, SIBERIA (RUSSIA)

#4  MATEJUŠKA, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)

#5 HVAR CITY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#6 ZENTA MARINE, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)

#7 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#8 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#9 MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#10 HVAR TOWN, ISLAND HVAR ( CROATIA)

#11 JELSA TOWN, DANCE O THE SAILS (CROATIA)





This painting is no longer available for sale, but you can email me if you want to buy some other artworks of mine. Thank you for visiting and have a nice day!

 

Comments

  1. Polyester Princess10 June 2021 at 07:34

    What a pleasure it is to travel to Zavala with you, especially on this hot Summer's day, when the sight of the clear blue sea is very welcome indeed. You captured the waves gently rolling on the beach magnificently. How intricately layered it is. The end result is well worth the 70 hours you spent painting this canvas. Thank you for sharing! xxx

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  2. Sheila10 June 2021 at 13:03

    YES! You have found your calling in these sea paintings, Ivana - this is AMAZING. I just love how you make the water come alive, and your colours are incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

    Sorry to hear your back pains you - scoliosis is no joke. Take care, my dear!

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  3. Mica10 June 2021 at 15:18

    You always paint the sea so well! I just love your sea paintings! they are so beautiful, you capture the waves perfectly :)

    Such fun photos you took for inspiration too!


    Hope your week is going well :) Cold week here!

    Away From The Blue

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  4. R's Rue10 June 2021 at 16:20

    Beautiful

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  5. FashionRadi 10 June 2021 at 16:29

    Beach art is my absolute favorite. I would never get tired of looking at it. Super beautiful Ivana!
    Hope you're having a great day!

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  6. J.P. Alexander10 June 2021 at 18:18

    Hermosa pintura, la adore. Eres toda un artista. Te mando un beso

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  7. Jodie's Touch of Style10 June 2021 at 20:06

    I never thought about how this could be hard on your back Ivana. But it truly shows your talent. The water just looks so amazing!! And I love this perspective.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  8. Pablo Parra (Fungi)11 June 2021 at 00:56

    Hello dear Ivana,

    First of al lI am sorry to hear that you're struggling with your back, I hope you can manage to get the proper attention to get better :( I imagine canvas painting require many hours in some uncomfortable positions.

    But it definitely pays off and you can really notice the effort in this panting. You're getting better with each artwork and I love to see that you got inspired by an aerial picture, another perspective to show off the sea *_* The layering of the water is really magical and it just make me wanna go to the water and dive in.

    I hope you're having a lovely week by the way, and happy Friday!

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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  9. Anca11 June 2021 at 02:58

    The sea looks very realistic indeed. I'm impressed how well you managed to make it. I love seeing your illustrations and paintings, and also I really enjoy this travel with my art series. Love it!! xx

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  10. ellie11 June 2021 at 04:21

    Very beautiful paintings of the sea! Very inspiring! Great summer travel outfit too! Looks like you are having a fabulous summer! All the best to your creativity!

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  11. Caitlin'nMegan11 June 2021 at 04:23

    I hope you get a good rest now after all your epic painting projects. Fabulous waves on canvas! Thanks so much for the post.

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  12. The Exclusive Beauty Diary11 June 2021 at 07:33

    Kako je ta zavala predivna i boje mora su savršene i oduševlejna sam kako si ti uspjela još ljepše prenijeti na platno. Svaka čast.

    www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

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  13. Rowena @ rolala loves11 June 2021 at 08:57

    The seaside of Zavala is so picturesque, I don't mind seeing it all especially since I can't get out by the water right now. And you have captured it beautifully!

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  14. Marisa Cavaleiro11 June 2021 at 12:53

    Hi
    With the pandemic I don't go to the various cities close to where I live so much, so I have to repeat the places for the photos! so you don't mind having to repeat that place is beautiful, and I liked the bird's perspective for the painting, it's beautiful!
    xoxo

    marisaclosetblog.com

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