Santorini Landscape Semi Abstract Oil Painting

This painting presents a semi-abstract interpretation of Santorini, rendered in oil on canvas with expressive texture and a radiant color palette. The artwork captures the island’s iconic architecture and landscape, merging realism with impressionistic abstraction.

The foreground bursts with vibrant wildflowers, a symphony of purples, pinks, yellows, oranges, and whites, layered in rich, impasto brushstrokes that give the illusion of depth and motion. These blossoms, loosely defined, convey a sense of vitality and natural beauty, leading the viewer’s eye toward the village beyond.

In the middle ground, the artist portrays the clustered white and ochre buildings typical of Santorini. The structures are depicted in a softened, almost dreamlike haze — their rectangular forms blending into one another, suggesting sunlight reflecting off stucco walls. The interplay of warm golds, yellows, and browns contrasts beautifully with cooler undertones of lavender and gray, emphasizing the Mediterranean light.

Dominating the upper section of the painting is a large domed structure, likely referencing Santorini’s iconic churches with their distinctive domes. The dome, painted in burnt sienna and amber tones, stands out against a deep ultramarine sky, which gradually transitions into the rich blue of the Aegean Sea. The horizon, though softened, separates the earth from the expanse of water, evoking tranquility.

The artist uses thick, textural strokes, layering pigments to achieve both luminosity and depth. The semi-abstract style allows for emotional interpretation — rather than focusing on architectural precision, the piece emphasizes atmosphere, warmth, and the interplay of light.

*Size: 16"x 20"
*Original Semi Abstract oil painting on unstretched canvas by brush and palette knife.
*Made by me - Indrani Ghosh. This is not a copy or a print.
*Signature on the back.

To hang this painting on the wall you will need a frame.