Rain, The Spanish Steps
Rain, View from the Spanish Steps 8×6″ oil on panel
While Rome is endless in possibilities for painting, the rain has been a little discouraging. Truth be told I was dreading starting the project for the rain- how on earth was I going to paint consistently with it raining everyday for the last month??
Well, the rain didn’t stop for the start of my project, so umbrella and paint box in hand, I was out and about.The Spanish Steps, one of the most glorious, famous (and most crowded) places in all of Rome is a sight to behold.I actually had no intention of ending up here (for the very reason of avoiding the crowd), but I set out walking and came upon them from above. I only realized where I was when I started walking down the steps. Since it was raining, it was quite empty and I felt lucky. I had the thought that I liked looking down this street, so I just sat down on the steps (on another painting panel to keep my bottom dry) and painted with one hand and held my umbrella with the other. It’s amazing how far a little determination can go..!
In the end I was grateful to have the rain, otherwise I most likely would have never had the opportunity to paint the steps. Usually they’re jam packed full of tourists and I’d never get a view. Winter and rain certainly have there high points..
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