In February 1999, a 15-day trip to Crete, masterfully organized by my mother.
We had rented a car which allowed us, from Heraklion, to tour Crete along the coast, to explore the inland hills covered with olive trees and to visit some monasteries.
At this time of year, few tourists frequented the area.
I had brought my outdoor easel and I set it up in different places to immortalize the landscapes I encountered.
Crete is a mountainous region with its highest point, Mount Ida, at 2,456 meters. Rows of olive trees stand everywhere, in the valleys and on the slopes. I painted this landscape with olive trees in the foreground, their dark color standing out against the rest of the scenery. In the background, mountain ranges with fairly light colors rise in the distance.
