The term "Mediterranean" comes from the Latin word mediterraneus, meaning "in the center of the earth" or "between the lands" (medius + terra), as it lies between the continents of Africa and Europe.

The Mediterranean landscape is a symphony of nature's most beautiful colors. The purest blue of the water, the deep green of olive trees shimmering in the sun, and rocky hills bathed in light.

Let the warm sea breeze enchant us in summer fragrance .

sun will shine through

120 x 150

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

we are home

90 x 90

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

Prophet of the sea

90 x 130

Acrylic and mineral pigments on canvas

gold terra

90 x 90

Acrylic and mineral pigments on canvas

Wave shelter

70 x 70

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

poseidon song

120 x 150

Acrylic and mineral pigments on canvas

you bring me joy

120 x 160

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

shells whisper

80 x 80

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

with flow i go

80 x 80

Acrylic and mineral pigments on canvas

i feel peace

90 x 130

Acrylic and mineral pigments on canvas

dancing with wind

110 x 110

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

under greek sky

70 x 60

Acrylic, mineral pigments and oil pastel on canvas

The Mediterranean Sea delights with its richness of color—especially in the realm we can see beneath the water's surface. Scientists estimate that coral reefs are home to over 25% of marine species, yet for years we have been observing their mass degradation and bleaching.

Coral reefs are being destroyed by a combination of threats from human activity. Overfishing, climate change, and coastal industrialization top the list of stressors. Reefs are also being destroyed for limestone or to improve access and safety for navigation.

I will donate 5% of each sold work to the Coral Guardian Foundation, which works to protect the coral reefs of the Mediterranean Sea.