I think I have already shared this oil
painting with you. This canvas was a gift for a family friend of mine. It
depicts the new church in my grandmother's village Gdinj (in this post you can find all the links to my previous posts about this village). This
new church is actually quite old, but I will talk about that some other time.
The other building you can see used to be a school. Gdinj doesn't have a school
anymore because there aren’t any children left. You know how it is. The state
is interested in getting the money from the islands, not in investing in them
or finding the ways to keep the people there. Fortunately, islands are
resourceful people. They always find a way for themselves if there is a way to be found. Let's hope for the best. They have always known how to
take the good with the bad.
I have loved all Croatian islands that I
have visited so far. I didn’t visit all 1000 of them, but I visited many. However,
there is one that has a special place in my heart and that is island Hvar.
God, how I love this island. So many memories created here and I’m always
longing for more. This Summer I was here with a friend of mine. We stayed in my
grandmother’s house, but we’ve been to all the cities this island has got to offer (including naturally the town that bears the same name as the island). I didn’t
take any outfit photographs; I didn’t even take my cam with me. In fact, this
outfit post was taken last year, but I didn't find the time to publish it
before. I'm standing on the terrace of my grandmother's house in village Gdinj.
This is my version of a denim on denim outfit. I'm wearing jeans and a denim
vest.
Mislim da sam već podijelila ovo ulje na platnu sa vama. Ova slika je bila poklon obiteljskom prijatelju. Prikazuje novu crkvu u Gdinju, selu moje bake (u ovoj objavi možete pronaći sve poveznice na prijašnje objave o ovom mjestu). Zapravo je nova crkva u mome mjestu poprilično stara, ali o tome ću neki drugi put pisati. Na slici možete vidjeti i staru školu koja više nije škola jer u Gdinju nema djece. Znate kako je. Državu zanima kako zaraditi od otoka, a ne kako uložiti u njih ili pronaći način da se tamo ljudi zadrže. Na sreću, otočani su snalažljivi ljudi koji uvijek pronađu neku način ako taj način postoji. Nadam se da će pronaći neki način jer su uvijek znali živjeti s onom "život je na škoju i radost i tuga".
Svidjeli su mi se svi hrvatski otoci koje sam do sada posjetila. Nisam posjetila svih tisuću, ali jesam dosta. Ipak jedan ima posebno mjesto u mome srcu. Otok Hvar. Bože, kako volim ovaj otok. Toliko uspomena stvorenih tu, a uvijek čeznem za još. Ovo ljeto sam bila na otoku sa prijateljicom. Odsjeli smo kod moje bake, ali bile smo i do svakoga grada na Hvaru ( i u samom gradu Hvaru naravno). Nisam pravila nikakve fotografije, nisam čak ni ponijela kameru. Zapravo, ova odjevna kombinacija je uslikana prošle godine, ali nisam je stigla ranije objaviti. Stojim na teraci bakine kuće u selu Gdinj. Ovo je moja verzija odjevne kombinacije u kojoj glavnu ulogu igra jeans. Nosim traperice i prsluk od jeansa.
I'm not surprised you've loved the Croatian islands you've visited so far - from what I've seen, they look beautiful! How sweet of you to give that painting to your family friend by the way, I've no doubt they truly appreciated it :) The sunset you've shared in this post is so lovely Ivana, I just can't get enough of sunset scenes at the moment for some reason. Have a great week ahead!!
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IzbrišiThat is amazing no school no kids! That must have been strange. Beautiful scenery. I hear it is a beautiful country. I like the denim too.
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Izbrišilove the painting! and the place looks refreshing plus, your denim outfit is so chic <3
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IzbrišiSweet little denim dollie, so cute and gorgeous! Lovely landscape shots too.
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IzbrišiWow! These photos are very pretty! ;)
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IzbrišiThat is a beautiful painting and so is the background to your pictures. I love the denim on denim look.
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IzbrišiNapokon imam vremena koji komentar napisati. Prekrasna slika, fotke, ma sve. :) Bila sam na Hvaru u osnovnoj na maturalcu, lijepo je bilo, voljela bih se jednom opet tamo vratiti da osvježim uspomene :)
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IzbrišiFantastico il dipinto e tu super stylish anche in total denim!!!
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IzbrišiI love your outfit and your photo ;)
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IzbrišiYour paint is wonderful <3 I love it so much, you are so talented and creative dear. Fantastic denim look on you, beautiful combo.
OdgovoriIzbrišiGorgeous photos !! I love the quiet and peace on your shots. I love this little church <3 Amazing post my beautiful friend <3
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IzbrišiCiao Ivana,
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IzbrišiPredivne fotografije! :)
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IzbrišiThis is so beautiful :)
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IzbrišiThat painting is so beautiful.You look amazing
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IzbrišiThese pictures are beautiful and you are sunning.
OdgovoriIzbrišithanks Naimah:)
IzbrišiWow! I love the painting so much dear! I want it on my room! hehee
OdgovoriIzbrišiLove your mesh cardigan as well dear. Those photos are so beautiful they make me feel nostalgic. I hope you are having a wonderful week my dear :)
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thank you dear. Too bad I already gave it away:)
IzbrišiAdorable landscapes!
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IzbrišiSei bravissima, complimenti!
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IzbrišiGreat Outfit Ivana :)
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IzbrišiLove the painting, love the outfit, love the pics. You look like a supermodel here, Ivana!! Happy new week, my beautiful friend.
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IzbrišiLovely painting! At first, I thought it was yours. :) Have you tried your hand at oil painting yet? I also have a soft spot for islands (I wonder how many islands are here in WA), and for one in particular.
OdgovoriIzbrišiI absolutely adore this outfit! So glad you posted it. It's fun, classic and a little edgy! All of which are great things! :)
It is mine! I've tried oil painting for the first time years ago and I still enjoy it.
IzbrišiI would love to know how many islands there are.
Gorgeous pictures, gorgeous painting and gorgeous outfit! :)
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Izbrišisounds wonderful
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Izbrišibellissimo posto, il mio ragazzo c'è stato e mi ha fatto vedere tantissime foto
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IzbrišiAmazing pics!
OdgovoriIzbrišiI like it!
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IzbrišiI loved your post, dear Ivana, what for a beautiful painting! It's so sad that children are not there on an island anymore, and that the school closed :( I do believe that the islanders are nice and I love that you visit Croatia islands, not the 1000 islands, but I love to know what you tell! Hvar must be so beautiful! Even though it's not an outfit from this year, it doesn't matter, so beautiful! You look always happy, and this is really a very good feature in life! Hugs!
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there are still children on the island, but in cities not in this little village.
IzbrišiAh yes I remember this beautiful painting and I also recall you mentioning a special affection for the island Hvar. You denim on denim look is very chic and pretty!
OdgovoriIzbrišithank you sweetie:)
IzbrišiGreat view and you :)
OdgovoriIzbrišithank you sylwia
IzbrišiOne more amazing painting! It's really very cute. love it so much))
OdgovoriIzbrišiAnd I love your outfit Ivana. Great relaxed casual look.
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IzbrišiQue maximo amei lindas imagens amei, obrigada pela visita,
OdgovoriIzbrišitenha uma semana abençoada.
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IzbrišiThis is so inspiring! I love the post:)
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IzbrišiIt looks like a lovely place to be. The photos are beautiful.
OdgovoriIzbrišiAlso, I love the denim outfit! And the painting is beautiful as well! :)
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IzbrišiSuch a breathtaking place! Fab outfit too :)
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IzbrišiIvana, I'm actually blown away by how beautiful the painting that you did for your friend. I would have love to have something that lovely hanging on my wall.
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IzbrišiDraga Ivana!
OdgovoriIzbrišiOtok Hvar je lijep. Slika od Hvaru koju sam naslikao je jako divna. Vaš odjeća je lijepa i sve fotografije su vrlo vrlo lijepi!
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IzbrišiPrekrasno mesto! Bas mi je želja posetiti ga.
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IzbrišiBeautiful photos dear!
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Izbrišiwhat a lovely post my dear
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IzbrišiYou're such an artist, Ivana! You look totally cool in these photos! xoxo
OdgovoriIzbrišimuch appreciated!
IzbrišiСпасибо за хороший пост в блоге ))
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IzbrišiI always fall in love with Croatia more and more each time I visit your blog, hun! Honestly, I got so intrigued I googled Hvar and oh my goodness, it is such a beautiful island, it looks like paradise! :) Croatia is now even higher on my bucket list, I actually had no idea there are so many islands there - it's like a little 'hidden gem'. :) Your outfit is gorgeous as always, and so is the painting - it looks so professional! I will be sure to visit Croatia one day hun, I would love to hear your recommendations as to what are the best places to visit, etc. :) Hope you're well! x x
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IzbrišiWhat a beautiful place and you look stunning! :)
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IzbrišiSuch a beautiful place ♥
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IzbrišiObožavam Hvar i toliko divnih uspomena mi je vezano uz taj otok, ali ima još puno naših otoka koje želim posjetiti, a nikako da dođu na red. Drago mi je da si uživala s prijateljicom u odmoru, a kamera je ponekad savršeno suvišna :)
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IzbrišiDear Ivana, I see you know how to wear denim on denim! Such a cool look you show here from last year and during I watching the beautiful pictures from the island where your grandmother is living I really want to be back i Croatia soon. Thanks for sharing inclunding your again perfect paiting. It is really a pity that there even the school closed but I'm confident that the people on the islands will manage it all in the end as I think they have the character you described so well here.
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thank you dear. I love wearing denim on denim. I hope you get to visit Croatia again:).
IzbrišiNice post! Have a lovely Wednesday. :)
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IzbrišiMy dear Ivana, what a fantastic post: beautiful photos, breathtaking view, great artwork and I love your long black cardigan. It really dresses up denim. I have a similar one.
OdgovoriIzbrišiMemories, like you have of these amazing islands, are a treasure!
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IzbrišiI immediately get holiday yearning when I see your photos, dearest Ivana! Beautiful island impressions, also your painted picture is very beautiful, and you look great in denim!
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IzbrišiHello Ivana! I really liked your painting from the first sight, by now, when I read what it decribes, I like it even more! How is strange that the state isn't interested to invest some money to keep the locals on the island? And non building new school (which in my opinion it could help in this situation, because if there will be the school, people would like to live there). What's more, you're so lucky that you live nearby such a beautiful views, I saw many sunsets in my life, but I think that the ones nearby sea are the most beautiful ones! :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiWhat about your outfit, you wear denim on denim like a real model, styling it with long cardigan was excellent choice, my dear Ivana :)
Take care, dear!
thank you dear. I'm afraid that new school wouldn't change much, the problem is that there are no jobs but this is something that is a burning issue in whole Europe.
IzbrišiExcellent post (as always)!Thank you very much :)
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IzbrišiGreat style ! Denim is perfect on you dear Ivana, you are beautiful. Gorgeous place too :)
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IzbrišiLove your outfit of the day :)
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Izbrišiinteresting, thanks for sharing!
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IzbrišiLovely post! :D
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IzbrišiUn total denim bellissimo e che scroci, che paesaggi! Meravigliosi! *_*
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IzbrišiPitam se da li iko stigne da poseti sva hrvatska ostrva koliko ih ima :) To bi bio zanimljiv izazov. Samo na osnovu slika razumem zbog čega je to mesto tako posebno za tebe, a mogu da zamislim taj osećaj kad je stvaran. Ima tih mesta koje prepoznamo na nekom našem ličnom nivou i koja često ne moraju da budu ni najlepša niti popularna, već jednostavno pronađemo delić sebe. Toliko si verno dočarala ambijent, ta slika je prava fantazija! Zaista mi ponesatje reči da je opišem. Zapravo kad je nešto toliko divno, možda treba ostaviti tu lepotu da govori sama za sebe i ne prepričavati je. Slike odevne kombinacije se takođe sjajno uklapaju u celu priču. Lagani kardigan, štikle i dupli teksas... tako se to radi! Predivna! <3
OdgovoriIzbrišii ja se nekad to pitam, ali mislim da ima onih koji su to uspjeli, ako nitko drugi onda ona ekipa koja je snimala dokumentarac o našem moru (i otocima).
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IzbrišiOooh Ivana, how are you? Missed to visit your blog so much, but I was taking a little break from the blogging world in order to come back with more content ;) Hope everything is going right and you're doing well! I took a snap of your art on Instagram, so I didn't miss part of your creativity after all and I'm happy that you're keeping up the creative vibes :D
OdgovoriIzbrišiLovely place and the photographies can really transmit the calm of its environment! Also I loved your vision about the landscape, I used to paint landscapes but a long time ago, when I started drawing as a child, even tho maybe I can come back to the habit and try to put into a paper the way I see the world and the nature that surround it :D
Love also the textures and how they go from one surface to another: from the real world over the rocks, the sunset and the clouds to the paper (or canvas). I'm happy that your family and friends give you canvas as a gift ;D
All the best and I'm gonna take a look at the other posts!
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thank you Pablo:) I was taking a little break too. We all need it sometimes.
IzbrišiBeautiful photos and pretty woman :*
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IzbrišiLovely painting!!Love the look!
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IzbrišiGreat outfit! Lovely photos!Kiss:))
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IzbrišiBeautiful photos! Your outfit is so cute and your painting is lovely! I really want to get back into drawing and painting too! :) xx
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IzbrišiSad to hear about your assessment of the government there. I can't imagine a place without children. Seems like science fiction rather than reality :-(
OdgovoriIzbrišiI really like your jean on jean outfit. I know they have these rules against that, but I find that a terrible rule. Jean on jeans look so good!
Thank you for stopping by my blog even though I've been slow commenting back. I really appreciate you!
It is trend everywhere in the world, the villages are becoming deserted and everyone is moving to the city.
IzbrišiAmo tantissimo i colori vivaci che hai utilizzato per dipingere il paesaggio bellissimo un bacio
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IzbrišiNice post dear!
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IzbrišiNice post dear!
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IzbrišiAmazing photos & painting :)
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IzbrišiWow!! Beautiful photos <33 i love it ;)
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IzbrišiWhat a beautiful view, I can see why you wanted to paint it! it looks like a lovely island, those sunset photos are spectacular!
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Izbrišibeautiful paint, and i love your denim look
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IzbrišiBellissimo post!!!!
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IzbrišiThis is a great outfit. I adore the cropped denim top, the flared jeans, the duster, and the sandals. Nice hair and face also. Great post and fine photography!
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IzbrišiLovely post and great photos! Lots of kisses from Barcelona! :*
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IzbrišiI really love the landscapes, and your paintings are like a dream, really breathtaking, Ivana.
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IzbrišiSjećam se ove slike. Urezala mi se u pamćenje jer me oduševila. Na Hvaru nažalost nisam nikada bila, ali dijelim tvoju ljubav prema otocima općenito. Kao da je vrijeme stalo i imaju jednu neopisivu draž i šarm kojoj se rado vraćam. Zadnje sam bila na Mljetu i ukoliko na stranu stavimo ogromneeeeeee cijene za bogate jahtaše, riječ je o divnome mjestu. NP je kao raj. :)
OdgovoriIzbrišida, na našim otocima stvarno kao je vrijeme stalo, imaju neku posebnu draž!
IzbrišiLove your high quality pictures! The landscape is incredible. And Love how you have styled this outfit. You look very stylish dear))
OdgovoriIzbrišithank you Oksana!
Izbrišinice post about paintings and real pics.
OdgovoriIzbriši"I'm standing on the terrace of my grandmother's house in village Gdinj" - you can see from there the ocean - that´s so cool!!! I like your shoes - looks like a little bit of heels...;-) nice
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