[Thessaly]

I have so many favourite artists; the Pre-Raphealites (especially Waterhouse, see avatar, though his Belle Dame sans Mercy is my absolute favourite), and Caravaggio, whose paintings never cease to make me gasp in awe whenever I see one in the flesh. When I lived in Rome, I trekked to every church and gallery that had a Caravaggio! I like the old masters, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Rogier van der Weyden and Jan van Eyck spring to mind. Bernini's sculptures are staggering, and I love Kandinsky and Miro's vibrant colours and dancing compositions. And so many more; Monet, Dali, Brancusi, the list is endless.

These are a few of the artists who could actually inspire me to get out some paints or clay, and make me wish I had a modicum of talent in that area!