A watercolor capturing the iconic medieval windmills of Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes, Greece. Painted in 2012, this piece holds the warm light and timeless charm of one of the Mediterranean’s most beloved islands — a place that never stops calling you back.
Some places stay with you long after you’ve left. Rhodes is one of those places for me. We spent a glorious week on the island, soaking up the sun, the history, and the food — the kind of food that becomes a memory you carry for years. If you ever find yourself on a beach in Faliraki, look for the cheese balls. They sound simple, and they are, but they are absolutely perfect. When we went back two years ago, the beach restaurant was still there, still serving them, exactly as I remembered.
The windmills of Mandraki Harbour are one of those sights that stop you in your tracks. Standing at the entrance of the harbour, they have guarded the port since the 15th century, and there is something quietly powerful about them — worn by wind and time, yet still standing. I painted this in watercolor in 2012, trying to hold onto that feeling of open sky, warm stone, and the gentle shimmer of the Aegean.
Rhodes has a way of recharging you completely. The old town, the harbour, the light — it all works together like nowhere else. This painting is my way of keeping a little piece of it close.
