I'm Virginia Diakakis and i am an Athens based illustrator, printmaker and amateur folklorist.

The Greener Pastures is my art brand.

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My work is inspired by nature, symbolism, myths and folklore of Greece and the world.

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Since my inspiration comes from many different sources, the result is an eclectic assortment that encompasses wildlife animals, Greek goddesses, folk motifs, celestial bodies, mystical symbols and more

 

I work with traditional and digital mediums and my big love is linocut printing.

I am also Sophia's mom, my cat's servant and my dog's best friend.

I love life's irony and a quirky sense of humour.

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Born and raised in Athens, Virginia studied graphic design in Greece and subsequently moved to Florence, where she studied in the Fine Arts Academy.