October 27, 2024No 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.

 Me painting “A Night in Symi”

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

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

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

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

Prints on Canvas

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

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.

Black T-Shirts

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

White T-Shirts

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

White Hoodies

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

Thank you for your support - Zac

January 18, 2023No Comments

New painting: Mulberry House in Corfu Greece

Here’s an oil painting that I finished which depicts looking out of a window at the Mulberry House in Corfu.

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December 29, 2022No 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.

September 12, 2022No 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:

Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon
Morning Snow on the Acropolis
Cyclamen Flowers at Afaias’s Temple
Portara in Naxos
Acropolis of Lindos, Rhodes

July 2, 2022No 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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