TRAVEL WITH MY ART #32: ZAVALA (CROATIA)/CHOOSING A NEW YEAR OUTFIT

 Today I'll share a new seascape painting with you. One more post in the 'Travel With My Art' category. This painting was inspired by Zavala on island Hvar (Croatia). It is not nearly as elaborative or challenging as the last piece I shared. The last canvas painting I shared was quite big, measuring 80 cm X 80 cm. This one, on the other hand, is a A4 sized painting. The medium  is acrylic paints on mixed media paper. I think it'll look quite cute framed. I haven't decided what I will do with it yet. The aim for this painting was to capture the beauty of the Adriatic sea. I wasn't trying to go for a detailed or hyper-realistic feel. This is more an impressionist piece than a realistic one. I'm pretty satisfied with how it turned out. It is a motif I always come back to: the sea!

 I think I took these photographs of me holding the painting back in Summer. I'm wearing a red dress with a floral skirt over it and a pair of boho heels. Time really flies, doesn't it? Have you decided what to  wear for NYE yet? I haven't. I like to dress formally for New Year Eve (even if I'm not going anywhere), so I might reach for some fancy dress from my closet. Recycling your closet is perfectly alright. Why not reach for a dress you already wore, for example your prom dress? Make the use of what you have is my motto. Anyhow, whatever you dress, I hope you will have a nice time. Celebration at home looks quite attractive to me, but we've been invited to celebrate NYE with friends so I might go out. I haven't made up my mind yet. Yesterday my husband went to a wedding celebration on his own so I could get some rest. I might try to join him tonight. Back to the topic of this post. This painting of Zavala.




MORE OF MY ARTWORKS INSPIRED BY ZAVALA
Interestingly, Zavala has been one of the most frequently painted locations in 'Travel With My Art' series. I've featured it five times on this little place to call my own. That's a lot, isn't? I think it's safe to say this place really captured my heart. 




MORE OF MY TRAVEL WITH MY ART POSTS (LINKS PROVIDED BELLOW)

#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) #12 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR, (CROATIA)
#13: SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #14: BAY BRIZENICA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) 
#15 BAY LOZNA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #16 BAY VEPRINOVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#17 BOL, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #18 PLANINICA, (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
#19 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) 
#20 BEACH SOLINE,VRBOSKA,  ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#21 STARI GRAD, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #22 MAKARSKA (CROATIA)
#23 ZAVALA  PANORAMA (CROATIA) #24 ŽNJAN BEACH, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)
#25 JELSA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #26 ZAVALA BAY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#27 MALA STINIVA IN SUMMER, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)  #28 TRAVEL WITH MY ART, BASINA BAY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #29 TRAVEL WITH MY ART, BAY TORAC, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #30 TRAVEL WITH MY ART, VALETTA, ISLAND MALTA (MALTA)   #31 TRAVEL WITH MY ART : CAPE PLANKA (CROATIA)


 Happy New Year everyone! I wish you many blessings.

Comments

  1. camdandusler31 December 2022 at 03:28

    Thanks for your sharing, happy new year...

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  2. Vix31 December 2022 at 08:59

    Happy New Year to you and yours, Ivana! thanks for this colourful post, a beacon of cheer on a gloomy winter's day! xxx

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  3. Polyester Princess31 December 2022 at 10:55

    Happy New Year, Ivana! I'm a huge fan of your seascapes, which really are your forte!
    Also loving the outfit with its shimmering skirt you're wearing! xxx

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  4. The Padre31 December 2022 at 12:35

    Fascinating My Friend - Happy New Years Eve - All The Best In 2023

    Big Hugs
    Cheers

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  5. J.P. Alexander31 December 2022 at 18:24

    Bella pintura. me gusto mucho. Te deseo un feliz año.

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  6. Citu31 December 2022 at 18:24

    Bella pintura . Te deseo un feliz año. https://enamoradadelasletras.blogspot.com/

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  7. H A S S A N1 January 2023 at 09:40

    Lovely photos , wish you a nice new year filled wish joy and happiness

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  8. ellie1 January 2023 at 14:01

    Such an amazing art project! With great results! Perfect New Year's outfit too! All the best to a beautiful new year!

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