Dream in blue - watercolor /// Sogno in blu - acquarello

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Dream in blue

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watercolor on paper - cm.40x90 - private collection - Milan - Italy





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Hello to all dear Steemit friends.
Here is my dream!
Living on the water.
I present to you a very large watercolor 40x90 cm. where I represented my memory of a magic that few have felt: living on the sea.
A joy that I was lucky enough to experience only in Greece, specifically, on the island of Ios, which is part of the Cycladic group.
I lived in Ios for a month, 30 years ago, visiting the tomb of Homer, several times, as a faithful enthusiast.


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I retracted the archaeological site with sketches and watercolors, but lost everything in a bar in Athens, perhaps stolen from me.


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A few months ago I felt the need to have to paint that magical place.

Certainly it is not recommended for mountain lovers, few houses that overlook the sea, where the comforts of life are absent.

Non-drinking water in bottles, electricity only in the middle of the island, very few driveways, less than 100 cars and countless trails leading to over 30 wild creeks of breathtaking beauty.

But in the morning, among the mist of the sea, and the first rays of sun to heat the air, is paradise.
You look out the window of the old stone house, and look down, cobalt blue and cerulean reflections that praise the perfection of nature.

There, in Greece in the sea I saw the reflections.

The transparency of the water that from the cerulean blue, with the rays of the sun passes to the green, and the smell of the sea reminds you that you are alive, that you have a debt with the Earth, you are part of it and you cannot remain impassible to so much beauty.
Like a miracle of nature, you feel that your home is not solid, but turns into water, finds its identity with the sea, becomes part of it.
Look at the fishermen's houses, on the water and release joy for a wonder that is halfway between man and nature.
You feel that there is a possibility of aspiring to a pure planet, and then you find optimism and good humor.
Celebrate life by opening the window on the sea and you dive in, just awake.
A dive into the blue, from the foreground, without a springboard, but knowing that you are in the right place, a clean sea free from evils.

I will return to visit Homer, although today, Ios has changed.

A hug from the blue of a dream.

Armando


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Ciao a tutti cari amici di Steemit.
Ecco il mio sogno!
Vivere sull'acqua.

Vi presento un acquarello molto grande 40x90 cm. dove ho rappresentato un mio ricordo di una magia che pochi eletti hanno provato: vivere sul mare.
Una gioia che ho avuto la fortuna di provare soltanto in Grecia, precisamente, sull'isola di Ios, che parte del gruppo delle Cicladi.
Ho vissuto a Ios per un mese, 30 anni fa, visitando la tomba di Omero, più volte, come un appassionato fedele.


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Ritrassi il sito archeologico con schizzi e acquarelli, ma persi tutto in un bar di Atene, forse rubatomi.

Qualche mese fa ho sentito l'esigenza di dover dipingere quel luogo magico.

Certamente non è indicata per gli appassionati della montagna, poche case, che affacciano direttamente sul mare, dove le comodità della vita sono assenti.

Acqua non potabile, corrente elettrica solo nella metà dell'isola, pochissime vie carrabili, meno di 100 automobili ed un'infinità di sentieri che conducono a oltre 30 cale selvagge dalla bellezza mozzafiato.

Ma la mattina, tra la bruma di mare, e i primi raggi di sole a riscaldare l'aria, è il paradiso.
Ti affacci alla finestra della vecchia casa in pietra, e guardi in basso, riflessi blu cobalto e cerulei che inneggiano alla perfezione della natura.

Là, in Grecia, nel mare ho visto i riflessi.

La trasparenza dell'acqua che dal blu ceruleo, con i raggi di sole passa al verde, e l'odore di mare ti ricordano che sei vivo, che hai un debito con la Terra, sei parte di essa e non puoi restare impassibile a tanta bellezza.
Come per un miracolo della natura senti che la tua casa non è solida, ma si trasforma in acqua, trova la sua identità con il mare, diventa parte di esso.
Guardi le case dei pescatori, sull'acqua e sprigioni gioia per una meraviglia che sta a metà tra uomo e natura.
Senti che esiste una possibilità di aspirare ad un pianeta puro, e allora ritrovi l'ottimismo e il buon umore.
Festeggi la vita aprendo la finestra sul mare e ti ci tuffi dentro, appena sveglio.
Un tuffo nel blu, dal primo piano, senza trampolino, ma sapendo di finire nel posto giusto, un mare pulito e libero dai mali.

Tornerò a visitare Omero, anche se oggi, Ios è cambiata.

Un abbraccio dal blu di un sogno.

Armando

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Such an amazing watercolour artwork, dreamy indeed:)
I am so happy that you inspired by Ios and the Greek islands, your words were so beautiful and not even us Greeks feel so passionate about our country! Thank you:)

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Thanks George, they are landscapes that I cannot forget, rather I must relive them with a new journey

I wish you to relive them soon:)

Love your composition and color @armandosodano

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thank you so much @livvu

Another great painting. Already recognizing your color gamma at once :)

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ha ha thank you so much @axeman when I paint subjects of the sea it is recognized

Beautiful and amazing painting!!! 🙌🙌🙌🎨💫


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Susciti profonde emozioni, quando parli del mare, caro Armando, per non parlare dei tuoi dipinti, sempre meravigliosi e suggestivi, complimenti, caro amico mio...

Grazie caro, spero che il peggio sia passato, dal momento che sei tornato :-)

Whenever I take a look at the new published works, one of the ones that attracts me is always yours, it seems that your work started to like me a lot without realizing it. Greetings.

thank you so much Im very glad for this a big hug from Italy

Yes, Greece is really a great place for creativity. However, I would prefer Italy! ;-)
With the arrival of spring, drawing inspiration from your work, I can probably go to the open air...

yes it s true I live in Italy and often go to paint in open air with my watercolors , but Greece Island's are very nice

I liked that one of yours

Where is it?

is Terracina my city

if you want come here you re welcome where are you from?

It,s too far. In a cold Russia :)

I was in Italy once. It was amazing but too expencieve :-0

Ios... Che bel ricordo di pace che ho di Ios...

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siamo in due...nel ricordare. Ciao Ite

he bello, come sempre non ci deludi! Capisco il sogno di vivere sull' acqua, elemento che amo ma che vedo di rado, vivendo in montagna. Quando vivevo in Olanda guardavo con invidia le case sull' acqua dei canali..

Excellent painting, Armando!

I have always lived near the sea. I think I'd be depressed if I lived in a more interior land. 😑

I always feel it . Thanks friend Trinc

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