born and live in Athens, Greece.
Painter and musician at heart [from a very early age].
Studied art – design and music in London [UK] and Athens [Greece].
Currently work at my own design studio [ANMAR creative design center], in Athens, and constantly explore new aspects of design.
A few years ago I begun a project “MARWAX” applying my design concepts on wax.
In 2013 this project evolved to MARWORKS with a broader variety of design items.
My work [painting / design] has appeared in Smith’s Gallery Covent Garden in London, Epohes Gallery, Art Athina, Benaki Museum, Art Estate Gallery in Athens and the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki.
Also a member of MK-O [Marina Kanavaki & Oannes – duet in music and life], with 6 albums out so far.
Categories: About
Marina Kanavaki 
Hi Marina, I’ve just found your blog and now I’m exploring your work. Wonderful! Keep well and safe! Ashley 💐🙋♂️
Marina, Your art is stunning and I’m enjoying poking around your blog. Thanks for following me and I’ve done the same. Take care! 🙂
Ah, thank you so much and welcome to my page, Jane! I know I’m going to be enjoying my visits to your beautiful place! 🙂🌟
I love this!!! Will be happy to follow.
Thank you very much! [likewise on the ‘follow’ 😉 ]
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WOW—NICE PICTURE! A TRUE ARTISTIC SOUL.
Awwww…. thank you, Jonathan!!!! 🙂
Always delighted to see you like my work!! Thanks!!!
Well, I’m delighted to! 🙂
Hey Marina, Did you get my message on email? I replied back.
Hey Marina, do you have e-mail? If so, can I have it? If you don’t mind. I would like to share some of my most important weird poems to you. Also, I will be posting it on here as well.
🙂 anmarkan@ath.forthnet.gr
Cool. I’m going to write to you right now. 🙂
Hi. Thanks so much for following my blog at http://yourartisticjourney.com .I have been looking for blogs of other artists and so happy to find yours.
loving your art, looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Thanks for clicking on my site. keep up the good work!
Ah, thank you so much, Magny. It’s a pleasure meeting you and I’m very happy you stumbled upon my pages.
Thank you for your kind words and you too keep up the great work!!! 🙂
I can never stay away from your blog, but this time I’m bringing official proof of how much I rate it https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/awards-versatile-blogger-2/
No worries about accepting, just want you to know how talented you are 🙂
Aww, that is so sweet of you! Thank you so much, dear Alex. Even though [as you might have noticed] I don’t ‘do awards’, I am honored you thought of me! Have a beautiful weekend! 🙂
I’m always so proud seeing young greeks so talented and creative , giving their stamp of art in our everyday life 🙂 Μπράβο ❤
Ah, thank you, Maria! [especially loved the ‘young’ bit!] 😉
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great creativity
Ah, thank you, dear (b)ananartista! 🙂
You have tremendous talents, Marina, from painting to music! I know your 2015 is going to be amazing ❤
Ah, Christy you are so sweet! Thank you, my dear. I’m sure your year will be amazing too!!! 🙂 xx
Dear Marina…Just dropping off this for you.. with Love.. and Thank you for all your lovely comments over 2014.. Hugs Sue
http://suedreamwalker.wordpress.com/2015/01/02/amazing-commenters-in-2014/
Thank YOU, my dear Sue, for the love and kindness you share graciously! Hugs and xxxxxx
Dear Marina are you okay?
Ah, my dear Gilly, I am gradually readjusting. We’ve had two losses in my family. Thank you for asking. Hope you are well. hugs
Thank you,Marina, on behalf of Daylight Tune Ministry to follow our ministry blog. May our poetry bless your hearts and minds 🙂
My pleasure!! I’m sure it will! 🙂
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I must say, you have really wonderful blog and the spectrum of works of art are fascinating…it was a pleasure exploring your work and posts…looking forward to more such work of aesthetic art.
Ah, thank you for your beautiful comment and very flattering words! I’m so happy you enjoy my work. I am already enjoying reading your wonderful pages, Nihar! 🙂
Thanks Marina and looking forward…
Hello Marina! I really enjoyed going through your arts! beautiful… I look forward to more of your posts. 🙂
Hi Jackson! Thank you for visiting and for your kind words. I also look forward to your posts. 🙂
I like your work!
Thank you, Rajiv and welcome to my page! 🙂
I’m doing my best to work my way up from the bottom of my followers(the oldest first). I get stalled out on your pages, wander around to the different sites to find something I love, because your attention….gal…..thank you. I love the seed candles. They reminded me of pears and helped me to realize I am hungry….for more friends like you. I hope this catches you in the morning, puts a smile on your face, and a pep in your step into art all day, knowing your efforts bring pleasure to me through your crafts. 🙂
Although not morning, it did give me a good smile! Thank you for your kindness, Benjamin. As for friends …they shall certainly ‘follow’ soon! They are bound to! 🙂
It’s always my pleasure visiting you! 🙂
Have a great new month btw [our May is here 2 hours already!] 🙂
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Great artist! ;D
😳 Flattered 🙂
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I like your blog ♥
https://fr.gravatar.com/jpcerny
Thank you, Jean-Paul …and so do I [like your blog!] 🙂
Marina, Didn’t quite know where to drop off this award… But I hope you accept for It gives me great pleasure in giving you The Sister of the World Blogger Award Love and Blessings
http://suedreamwalker.wordpress.com/2013/11/27/the-sisterhood-of-the-world-blogger-award/
Love and Blessings Sue xxx
And it gives me a great pleasure being considered for your sisterhood!! Honored! 🙂 Thank you so much, my dear Sue!! Love! 🙂 xxxxxx
A beautiful blog design and a great “bio.” I wish I had such talents in art as you! Thank you for visiting my site and please come back anytime…
Clayton
So I shall, Clayton and thank you for your kind words!!! 🙂
It’s easy when it is the truth! You enjoy your day and visit here anytime…
Clayton 😉
i enjoyed your interview with AFA – wonderful.
thank you. ♥
Thank you very much, Sun and thank you for visiting here! 🙂
greetings by
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2013/11/22/the-soundcloud-radio-2/
I hope that will support your work!
and YOUR support means the world, my friend!!! Thank you so much!!! 🙂
Greetings and a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead! 🙂
Did Socrates take that photo?
No, it was taken by my dad [we’re both designers so he knows his way round a camera!].
I used it as a cover for my first solo album. [you can see it here: http://www.last.fm/music/Marina+Kanavaki ]
Tell your dad that I really like that photograph! I will check out that solo album.
Awww, thank you!!! I will do!!
Youre welcomed. I was just trying to listen to one of your tracks and so far it is not playing a sound.
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Thanks for reblogging, Jak!!!!
Where did you get that a? Great Photograph!
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JaK? Should be JK. As in James Kerry.
Errrr yeas, I do have a tendency to add little bugs… I am so sorry about this!! Which of the two do you prefer btw?! [or you prefer JK?]
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I have always been called by Kerry. I am a little lazy so I just sign stuff as JK Bevill.
…and get mad artists adding little a’s to your name too!
I was just checking last fm and once you click on a track it’ll play [with a slight delay] – maybe it is punishing me for that a! I hope you do… Have a great weekend, Kerry [with pleasant joggings]. 🙂
A slightly mad Greek Artist? Surely not. I will try to listen again early in the morning. You have a great weekend also.
Hi Marina, in tribute of your lovely work I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award which is yours to accept if you wish: http://moodsaplenty.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/second-award/
Truly deserved! 🙂
I am honored, Steven, thank you very much! 🙂
i am amazed that you are poly-talented, Nice oeuvre . grt bart
Ah, thank you, Bart. I’ve given up trying to choose, many years ago! 😉
don’t choose , 🙂
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Say, Marina, check out my friends blog…He had me as a special guest on his blog. If you want to know how I write and who are my influences and what my techniques are. here’s to read what I wrote:
http://howanxious.wordpress.com/2013/10/04/directing-a-poem-by-charlie-zero/
Will do!!! 🙂
You have an interesting blog running here. Loved your art. Its very subtle and dynamic. I guess I will be hanging around here a lot. 🙂
Thank you very much, Prasad. Very happy to hear that. So will I.
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its amazing how people all over the world, who may never meet each other in their lives come here and share all their wonderful thoughts! Your work really is something, if i ever come to Greece, you will be the first person i would meet!
It is, you are right, and I had never experienced anything like that before wp. That’s a nice thought, Jayanth. I’m flattered!! 🙂
Wow, Frank! I am touched by your graceful gesture and being included in such a wonderful group of friends!
Thank you! I am honored! 🙂
Hi Marina, you have a great blog! Nice to meet you on here and thank you for the follow, look forward to speaking soon. James 😉
Nice to meet you too, James! Happy to follow!
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Hi ! nice to see your blog. Welcome to my blog on travel and tour
http://mushtaqtariq.wordpress.com
Thank you for your visit. Very nice blog!
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Thanks for liking my stuff! I haven’t really used wordpress alot this year, but I think you are the one who always likes my stuff first! So thank you thank you thank you!!! Love your work too!!
You are very welcome, Aaron! 🙂 Thank you also! Keep up the good work!
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You too!!
Hi there! I’ve been talking a bit with Benjamin 0 lately (isn’t he awesome?) and he recommended I take a look at this blog – I’m glad he did! What an incredibly talented artist you are, and I’m thrilled you have followed me too!
I look forward to getting some time to sit and browse through it all in more depth! 🙂
Hi Steven! Yes, he is awesome and then some! Thank you so much for your visit and kindness. 😳 (my reaction!) I’m also looking forward browsing through your wonderful work.
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Good heavens you’ve had millions of hits!
But….Thanks for being one of the first to like my blogs – every time I post!
It’s honestly so flattering! – As you’ve seen my ShowReel I’d really apresciate any constructive criticism : like of hate the song, the images, the variety, or just love it!!
Steve
You are very welcome. I enjoy your work.
As for the ShowReel:
Just loved it [as you will read]!
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Marina, I can’t believe I haven’t read this before!
Very good to know you more. You are AMAZINGLY skilled.
Oh, Noeleen, thank you, my dear, although I must say I don’t feel it (skilled)! I am always learning!
🙂 xxxx
What?? You’re a musician, too? Amazing! I trust you’ve done all the cover art for your albums– where can we see them?
Cool photo, and it was great to read a bit about you. : )
Probably, primarily a musician too, but I keep it undercover! 🙂
This photo was actually used for my first solo album [the year 2000!].
True, I have done the artwork for all the albums [solo and MK-O: duet with my husband, Oannes]. Our YouTube channel is: http://www.youtube.com/user/mkomusic, official site: http://www.mk-o.com/ , and you can listen to all MK-O albums here: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MKO. Hope you like! 🙂
Have a great day!
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Ahoy! I’m just back from YouTube, after listening to a couple of your compositions and watching the slideshows. Lovely music– very ethereal, almost other-worldly. Naturally, I fit right in to that universe! : )
Loved the album cover art, especially the one for Blues For The White Nigger. Also: your MK-O logo is striking– it has tremendous visual appeal. Well done, Marina! I’m applauding here, and I hope you can hear it!! : )
Oh, the applause reached loud and clear, thank you, my friend!!!!! It means a lot hearing such compliments from a talented artist!
I thought you’d appreciate the ‘other-worldly’ aspect! 🙂
By the way, of course those elaborate ceilings are from our studio!! 😆 !!!
thank you for following my blog dude,and hope you enjoy the journey blogging,chatting and writing with me,
You are very welcome!!
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I’m not sure if I’ve commented elsewhere on your site but I wanted to say thank you for your inspiration you give me. I’m not a painter but deeply admire your work. You see the world in a beautiful way and I’m forever envious. EE
Ah, Eric… thank you so much for your kindness! You can’t imagine how happy that makes me. Allow me however to tell you that I am also “envious” of the beauty in your photos! You are so talented! 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
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Greetings, dear friend! I have nominated you for the “Shine On” Award. This is to recognize your efforts in sharing all these beautiful posts with us… Thanks for making this journey of blogging wonderful and many congratulations! 🙂
Visit: http://thenomadicsoliloquist.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/shine-on-tanumoy-with-the-shine-on-award/
I am honored, dear Tanumoy! Thank you so much for this kind gesture! Congrats on your very well deserved award too!!
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Why, thank you! Shine on! 😀
kali spera, marina!
yet again…we’ve been talking via wordpress so long..but ive never seen your bio page until today!
that photo of yours….looks mighty powerful….like some high-flying business mogul!
Hi! This was actually a photo taken by my dad with a Hasselblad (I know you’re not very fond of them but I find it so beautiful to handle and just love the deep sound of that rich click!). It was taken for my first album. You can see it here http://www.last.fm/music/Marina+Kanavaki/+albums . I can assure you I am no business mogul! High flying. .. hmm, maybe! 🙂
well…at least youre high-flying then! LOL
in fact, i dont hate hassleblads…i just ahte how much they cost! i’d love one..if i could afford it….maybe one day…..!
This one has been in the family for more than 30 years!!! Obviously we couldn’t afford one today!!! So, here’s to making it possible… soon!!!
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😉
Marina, I just nominated you for for the WordPress Family Award at http://drbillwooten.com/2013/05/19/nomination-for-award-art-towards-a-happy-day/. Thanks for your great work. Bill
I am overwhelmed by this gesture, Bill! Thank you so much for the nomination and especially your kind kind and beautiful words! I am very grateful and honored!!!
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Merci pour le fait d’ajouter!!! J’aime votre photo… d–☆★–b Ciao!
I just found your site through the link on The Asifoscope. Really like your work, fantastic!
…and I’m very glad you did, Blaz!
Thank you for your visit and kind comment!
Likewise!
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You seem mysterious and it’s seen in a lot of your art/pieces, but in an interesting, and intriguing way. Great work.
Thank you very much Joanna. Welcome to my page! I hope you enjoy, as I’m sure I will enjoy your blog. 🙂
Lady Marina, I look forward to reading more of your posts. As well, I will be looking for your remarks on my posts. Until then, enjoy your weekend.
~Your Neighbor 🙂
And you too, Joanna / neighbor! !!
Happy weekend!
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Your work is marvelous. I wanted to tell you that your constant presence at Source of Inspiration is a very special gift for me. Thank you, hugs, pat
As it is a gift for me reading you every day, Pat!
Thank you!
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Marina: Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! 😀 You can check out the rules here: http://gegallas.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/the-versatile-blogger-award-2nd-nomination/ Congratulations!! Best regards, G. E.
Thank you very much G.E. I truly appreciate it! Congrats on your well deserved award too!
Best wishes for a beautiful week!
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You do something that I wanted to do, but couldn’t.
will have to be coming around for more.
Keep it up Marina !
Thank you very much, Tatsat, I hope you do!
Have a beautiful day!
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Marina, thanks for sharing your beautiful work! I love it
Oh, and thank you for your visit and kind comment!
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Keep up the good work, Marina. By the way, I just finished writing a short poem for Valentine’s Day. Please enjoy my poem and Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
Beautiful poem SouundEagle!
Thank you for your kind words!
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You are very welcome, Marina!
Your art is fabulous – love your portfolio, beautiful works of art. I’m looking forward to future posts.
The pleasure is mine! Thank you, Mary.
I’ve just visited your blog …wonderful work!
I too look forward!
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Hi Maria,
Happy New Year to you. May 2013 bring you more happiness, love, and success. And thank you for keep following my blog. I hope my posts do not disappoint. My subscription went messed up, so now I am resubscribing, looking forward to enjoying more of your arts! 🙂
Thank you again, many blessings and much love to you. 🙂
Subhan Zein
Ah, thank you Subhan. Many blessings to you too!
I also look forward to enjoying your posts!
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Thank you, I hope my posts do not disappoint. take care, and blessings to you.. 🙂
Subhan Zein
Oh, I am sure they won’t!!!!
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Oh, hopefully not.
Subhan Zein
Thank you, Marina. You are one generous soul. 🙂
I would like to let you know that I only post 1-2 per week and if you like, you may want to consider subscribing through email so you do not miss them. Current WP subscription only allows new posts displayed in the Reader section, which means only those doing email subscription are regularly updated. If you are interested, I would be more than happy to send you the brief instruction for email subscription. Thank you, many blessings and much love to you. 🙂
…I have already gladly subscribed!
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Thanks, Marina. Take care! 🙂
Here in Vancouver it’s just under two hours till the new year. You, of course, have already entered 2013. I trust you’re still partying but when you come home and check this site please note that I am wishing you the happiest of new years. Blessings upon you and yours, Marina Artemis and Happy New Year.
Wishes happily and gratefully received!!!
Blessings to you too and happiness!
HAPPY 2013!!!
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Hi! I’ve seen nice arts on your site.
Thank you very much for your kind words and visit!
Have a blessed day and a prosperous 2013 to you.
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Best wishes to you too!!!!
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Thanks a lot.
Oh dear! I knew someone would get missed! I added you to the top! Thanks for all your wonderful artwork Marina. It is really amazing! Here is the link, even though you’ve already seen it! http://allthingsboys.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/second-star-from-the-right/
Aw, thank you Arnel!!! 🙂 …and thank you for your kind words!
Congratulations once again dear, you deserve each and every award!!!!!
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Warm greetings my blogging friend – I have nominated you for ‘Blog of the Year’ award. All details on my latest post which will appear later today. I hope you will accept but understand if not – walk on…
Warm warm greetings back to you, John! Thank you so much for the nomination. I am honored!
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beautiful work and a great bio – feel free to add me on my other social sites
Thank you so much Dean!
I most certainly would, but I do not FB or twit. 😥
I enjoy reading your work very much [already a follower!]
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Marina, beautiful work and vision. I’m envious of anyone with the ability to create images and am endlessly inspired by that thought. Your work does that and in just a few minutes of browsing your images, I get the same from your work. Thank you for this and keep up the stunning work. I look forward to following you! EE
Thank you so much for your compliments Eric. It is also my pleasure following your blog. I admire your amazing photographs!
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As an artist myself, I really like your ideas as well as your technique and feel for art- it is subtle and well-made.
Thank you very much! 🙂 I truly appreciate your kind comment – coming from another artist!
Your profile pic reminds me of Anjani Thomas’ on Leonard Cohen produced, “Blue Alert”. Good thing, too, for if not that I may have passed by this wonderful site. Looking forward to more posting of your fabulous art.
Thank you very much for this kind compliment!!! I’m very flattered! I also look forward to your great posts!
Hi Maria, you visited the blog of someone that I follow, and I enjoyed looking at your art prints, really enjoyed the trees. Very dream like in my opinion.
Thank you very much Jim, I truly appreciate it. I just visited your wonderful blog too!
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Thanks Maria! How do you like using image kind? Right now I am currently selling my work on a http://www.fineartamerica.com, and society6.
I don’t have a full opinion on Imagekind yet… It is very easy to use and with good features but I’m not sure about sales and technical support. Still it may be too early. How are you doing on FAA?
Well I have been on FAA since June and have had quite a few likes and comments, however I have yet to make a sale. I am constantly on the look out for another source to sell my photographs.
Have a go at Imagekind. You can always start off with a free account and -if you see results- upgrade it. It’s really easy to set it up! Let me know if you do.
Marina, I just nominated you for another award: The Thought Provoking Award. You deserve loads of awards. If you want to see the write up, please go to http://ourprocess.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/thought-provoking-award/
Thank you so much, Aaron and thank you for the very flattering words! I truly appreciate it. Congratulations on your very well deserved award! “Thought Provoking” and inspiring is exactly what your work is!
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Hi marina, congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the 10 Commandments Award.
The rules for this award are at
http://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/10-commandments-award-thanks-argylesock/
Enjoy!
Thank you very much! Greatly appreciated. Congrats to you too!
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Hi, you really deserve it!
Best wishes to you, your brushes, and your blog 🙂
…and to you too and the wonderful work you do through your posts!
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Marina, I have nominated you for the “Sunshine Award. You can follow this link to my nomination http://drbillwooten.com/2012/08/04/many-thanks/
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! Congrats on your award too!
Very cool site and I love your artwork! Also, I’m half Greek 🙂 Lol I haven’t been there yet but hopefully some day.
I’m very glad you do George! Thank you! Great motivational words in your blog!!
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Marina, tu es belle! Tu es gentile! Merci Beaucoup, ma amie! Merci!
Thank YOU dear Aina for your compliments!!!!
Thank you for your kindness, Marina!
Love your art works, Marina, it’s a pleasure to view your posts, thank you for sharing. All the best!
Cheers,
Cynthia
Likewise Cynthia!
All the best to you too,
Marina
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You made some nice paintings. Aquarel requires just that littlebit more of imagination of the viewer.
I very much like your style.
Yes, you are right… Thank you so much, Mark.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for the follow
You are very welcome! Thank you too!
Hello my dear Marina, You Are Loved! Thank you so much for your constant support and following All About Lemon and as a token of my gratitude, please accept my gift for you here:
http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/06/24/more-awards-and-you-are-loved/
Enjoy it and cheers!
Dolly xoxo
You are ever so kind my dear Dolly, thank you! I’m honored!
You’re very welcome my dear 🙂
hi, i like so much your work! congrats!!!
You are very kind, Leonidas! Thank you!
you deserve it 😀
you’re very welcome
you always make me smile
David in Maine USA
…which makes me smile in turn! Thank you David.
I enjoy your blog, so I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, see the details here:
http://enjoymyadventure.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/another-good-sign/
Thank you Anne, I truly appreciate it!
My pleasure, funny thing is that my mother lives in Athens, and shes really enjoyed you art aswell. Have a great weekend, and keep up the wonderful work!
A great weekend to you too Anne. Thanks again.
thank you for your always kind and interesting comments!
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2012/02/11/austerity-faq-at-merriam-webster/
…always my pleasure! Thank you Frizz.
Welcome aboard, Marina. It’s good to meet you. Thank you for bringing your excellent work to our attention. We will visit often.
Miles and Pippa
Good to meet you too, Miles & Pippa! I enjoy every time I visit your pages. Thank you.
Art on wax? That’s something i have not heard before! Loved the 1-6 design and the green orange wax art! really impressed with the blog and your work Marina! its as good as a perfectly cooked Loukoumades!
Thank you, Jayanth! I see you are a fan of loukoumades! [or maybe my circle in the background evoked it!!!]
Haha! i tried it at a new restaurant in my city! its called Kryptos! but i guess nothing beats the real loukoumades in your country!