Throughout my artwork, I tried to express the idea of emotion.  My greatest task was taking these ideas and feelings and transforming them into a concrete image.  I was able to portray my feelings through the mood and the setting of my paintings.  I used a variety of delicate, yet expressive colors to create a sky, and a great deal of movement in order to attain realism.  The depth in my paintings and in the rest of my artwork allow others to feel the emotions that I try to express.  The emotions that I try to convey are what makes us who we are and show others what we feel. 

      I have even amazed myself through the variety of paintings I created.  There is a visual growth that shows how I have improved as an artist.  With acrylic paints, I am able to create works that exemplify space, movement, and depth.  Through my experiences as a painter, I realized exactly how movement and the different shadings of colors actually enhance an artwork.  Painting is all about technique and precision. 

     My most meaningful paintings, which are based on emotion, are connected to my own cultural background.  My Greek heritage has inspired me greatly in most of my paintings.  Greece’s beautiful beaches, churches, ocean views, and its scenery in general, have influenced me to draw and paint the emotions that I want to express.  To me, these views symbolize an escape route from everyday life, and embody the idea of relaxation and serenity.