Terracotta Roofs by the Sea, 2025

Terracotta Roofs by the Sea

A cluster of terracotta-roofed houses overlooks a turquoise sea, surrounded by lush green hills and a coastline that stretches towards distant mountains.

The warm red and orange rooftops stand out among the silvery-green trees, while old stone buildings add character to the coastal settlement. Beyond the houses, the shoreline curves around a quiet bay, where the water changes from pale turquoise near the coast to deeper blue towards the horizon.

I was drawn to the contrast between the warm colours of the rooftops and the cool, open expanse of the sea. The densely wooded slopes create a rich foreground, while the distant mountains gradually soften into the atmosphere beneath a sky filled with delicate clouds.

The elevated viewpoint brings together architecture, mountains and water in one composition. Short, layered brushstrokes give the vegetation its varied texture, while the smoother passages of sea and sky create a feeling of openness.

"Terracotta Roofs by the Sea" captures the charm of a coastal village surrounded by nature. Its combination of turquoise water, warm architecture and fresh green hills offers collectors an original impressionist landscape with a welcoming southern atmosphere.