Oil Painting Archives - Zachary Zorbas

October 27, 2024 — No Comments

A Night in Symi Painting Available

Hello everyone, γειά σας! This painting took me ages to finish. The “A Night in Symi painting” is inspired by a wonderful Greek island called Symi. While painting, I continuously discovered improvements to make. It kept going, and going, and going. I still don’t think it’s truly finished, but I’ve got to move on.

Arriving in the port of Γιαλός in Symi, you see so many traditional stone houses, colorfully painted.

A traditional house in “A Night in Symi” oil painting.

Bright ochres, indigos, and terracotta, with red-tiled roofs and little balconies. It’s truly a fairytale island

Throughout the canvas, we have the energy of the nightlife. People are out dining walking here and there, having conversations under a full moon.

A moon over “A Night in Symi” oil painting.

Closeup shot of people talking in “A Night in Symi” oil painting.

There are so many bright reflections on the calm sea. Warm tones of yellow, pink, orange and gold. A sharp contrast with the cool dark backdrop of the slopes of Γιαλός.

Closeup shot of reflections in “A Night in Symi” oil painting.

Almost every color of the spectrum has been used in the “A Night in Symi painting”. I incorporated loose brushstrokes and countless layers of thick paint. This allows light to enter the paint film and illuminate the image

A Night in Symi Painting

Full view of “A Night in Symi” oil painting.

Oil paint on canvas, 100W x 70H x 3.5D cm, completed October 2024

Painting Details

The “A Night in Symi painting” is now available for purchase along with other items to my shop. There are prints of this piece on paper, canvas, tote bags, t-shirts, and hoodies.

You can use the code “SYMI” at checkout for a 15% discount on all Symi items. It’s valid from Monday, November 4th until Saturday, November 9th.

Prints on Paper of A Night in Symi Painting

Variety of sizes with mat options, hand-signed with certificate of authenticity

Paper Print Details

Prints on Canvas

Looks like an original painting, printed on quality canvas and stretched on a wooden frame

Canvas Print Details

Tote Bags of A Night in Symi Painting

100% organic cotton tote bag with screen print, these are significantly thicker (300 GSM) than our previous line.

Tote Bag Details

Black T-Shirts

100% combed and ring-spun cotton, pre-shrunk fabric

Black T-Shirt Details

White T-Shirts

100% combed and ring-spun cotton, pre-shrunk fabric

White T-Shirt Details

White Hoodies

85% organic cotton, 15% recycled polyester, flat drawcords with metal eyelets for a premium feel

White Hoodie Details

Thank you for your support - Zac

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Tags: dark, gold, greece, greek, island, lights, moon, night, oil painting, painter, painting, reflection, romantic, sea, symi, village, waterfront, yellow

September 29, 2023 — No Comments

Port of Aegina Painting Finished!

I just finished my port of Aegina painting titled "Port of Aegina During Golden Hour" (40 x 30 x 1.5 cm on canvas). It's a new commissioned painting for a collector from Aegina. They wanted something that would remind them of the port of Aegina. I decided to go with a warm feeling of golden hour. That is when I think the town looks really beautiful and memorable during this time of year as the sun sets right in front of the buildings. I feel like I’m getting better at finding special colors that really sing and give off the feeling of a dream-like atmosphere. I’m so happy with how this piece came out and I’ve never been more excited about painting!

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Up Next: Mom’s House & Ancient Minoan Painting

In early July I posted about a painting I was working on while in the United States. It was a piece about my mom’s lake house in Wisconsin. I’ve been working on finishing that up and hopefully I will have it available soon.

I’m also really excited for some new ideas I’ve been thinking about. I want to try painting some scenes of ancient life largely from my imagination. In particular, I’d like to paint a scene from the Minoan Palace of Knossos. I’ve been studying a lot about this ancient civilization and I am absolutely fascinated by their artwork and culture. Would you be interested in something like this?

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful weekend! - Zac

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September 7, 2023 — No Comments

Live Painting in Santorini Finished, Sale & Commission!

Καλό Μήνα! Happy September! I just finished a new work that is from a wedding live painting event in Santorini for a couple from the US. I feel like I grew a lot from doing this piece and my style and techniques are evolving. This is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever worked.

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My Painting from 2020 Sold

I’m also excited to announce that I’ve recently sold my painting “Two Cypresses with Wildflowers in Aegina” which is shown below. A local person from Aegina bought it. She saw my work from my current exhibition in Aegina Town at Rico Blings shop. This is the first time I’ve sold an original here in Greece and the first time that I’ve sold from a live exhibition. We’re very happy about that! They will be gifting this piece to a family member who is getting married.

Up Next: Commissioned Painting

I’ve accepted an offer to make a custom painting for a lady in Aegina—the same person who bought the Cypress painting. She asked me to make something depicting the the port of Aegina.

Are you interested hiring me to make you a custom painting or live painting in Santorini or another place? Send me a request using the button below and we can discuss the details!

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day! - Zac

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December 29, 2022 — No Comments

Reflecting on 2022 – Getting Married and Quitting my Job to Paint Full-Time

Reflecting on the year with some pieces from 2022. I'm most happy with "Cape Sounio - Temple of Poseidon". It is my second largest piece (180 x 200cm) and painting it was a rewarding journey. I completed the artwork just in time for my second gallery exhibition for the year.

This year I left my full-time job as a product designer to pursue painting. It's a difficult decision as I spent most of my life building that career and my income dropped dramatically. Starting over from scratch is both scary and exciting. It feels like the path that I must take. A painter needs to create full-time or it won’t work.

I was married this year to my wonderful wife. We had a beautiful wedding in Aegina and moved to a new part of the island—close to the sea.

Another favorite from 2022 is this 50x40 cm oil on canvas "Cathedral of Aegina". I faced my fears and started this one outside at the cathedral, in public. I was afraid it would not turn out well but I think it came together. The artwork sold recently.

This year I made 10 paintings and my first two gallery exhibitions. I learned a lot and am excited to make more progress in 2023. Looking forward to sharing more experiences from Greece and to bring new, better art to you all.

I hope you've all had a wonderful year and I wish the best for you. Love to you all.

Reminder: our discount code "XMAS" is valid until the new year. Two more days to get 15% off all items in our shop.

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Tags: 2022, cathedral of aegina, christmas, greek painter, holiday, new year, painter, painting, sounio, temple of poseidon

September 12, 2022 — No Comments

Gallery Exhibition

It is time for another exhibition. I will have 5 works presented at an exhibition that has opened on September 7th and will last until October. All of these paintings represent Ancient Greek temples from different locations.

I have been painting a lot, finishing the Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon - painting. It was nice to go on a trip and meet people at the opening.

Have a great September! 😊🍁

Kind regards,
Zachary Zorbas

My paintings that are exhibited:

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July 2, 2022 — No Comments

Gallery exhibition 🔜

A Time of Art gallery representative contacted me with an offer to meet and discuss our possible collaboration. We took a trip to Kifisia, north of Athens center and where the gallery is located. We had a great chat and decided to work together.

On July 6th there will be a group exhibition opening and I am part of this exhibition. It is exciting to participate, it will be my first gallery exhibition. Looking forward to this experience and hope to have many more exhibitions in the future.

Have a great month! 🌻🍉

Kind regards,
Zachary Zorbas

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Tags: art, art exhibition, athens, exhibition, gallery, greek art, greek painter, kifisia, painting, upcoming artist

June 13, 2022 — No Comments

Life events and a new painting. ✨

This past month was quite busy while spending time with family and friends, celebrating our wedding, moving to a new place, and finishing the latest painting “The Cathedral of Aegina”.

The painting of it started outdoors, right in the courtyard of the church. It was a new experience, to be out in the town while people were passing by and checking me painting. Although this church is situated in the middle of the Aegina town, it is very peaceful and serene there.

Until next time! 😊🎨

All the best,
Zac

The Cathedral of Aegina

Courtyard of the cathedral and painting progress

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Tags: aegina, aeginagreece, aeginaisland, aeginaportal, cathedra, church, greek art, greek church, greek painter, impressionism, impressionist, oil painting, Orthodox Church

May 1, 2022 — No Comments

Blooming Pear Tree, Aegina Greece 🌸

I completed a new painting "Blooming Pear Tree, Aegina Greece".

41 x 50.5 x 2 cm, oil on canvas

What a lovely time on the island - spring. So many blooming trees and flowers. This year it was raining a lot, so there were flowers growing that did not even come out last year.

There are a lot of almond trees that bloom beautifully along the road we take to the main town. We had to stop and take some photos and videos of them.

In our garden, there is a pear tree behind the pool that blooms as beautifully as the almond trees. I wanted to capture this bloom and the handcart behind the pear tree.

Have a great month! 🌸😊

All the best,
Zac

Here is a video of the painting process:

The Pear tree itself:

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Tags: aegina, aeginagreece, aeginaisland, aeginaportal, blooming tree, en Plein air, greek art, greek painter, impressionist painting, new painting, oil on canvas, oil painter, outdoor painting, pear tree, tree painting

November 7, 2021 — 1 Comment

New Painting! 🎨 Walking in the Olive Grove with Toby

A few days ago I just finished a new painting I'm calling "Walking in the Olive Grove with Toby".

40 x 30 x 1.5 cm, oil on canvas

Having a dog like Toby has brought so much joy to life. One of my favorite parts of the day is going on early morning walks in the olive grove. He loves to run up and down the rows of trees.

I started this painting outside but wasn't able to get that far before the light changed. I was observing the way bright sunlight landed on Toby's fur. Also, trying to capture the effect of seeing shade between warm sunlight.

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All the best,

Zac