Isn't there something just harmonious and attractive about arches? There must be for me at least, I think that I have painted and sketched hundreds of them alone here in Rome. The Yellow Arch, Villini Oil on Panel 8 x 6" SOLD I was sure that this painting was not going
The Arch of Gallienus Oil on Panel 11.8 x 7.8" SOLD This Roman arch is found in the most unlikely of places. It is tucked into a corner between two streets in the middle of a bustling part of town. Luckily it is blocked off to traffic leaving plenty of
This time of year Rome is bustling with tourists. And rightfully so since Italy is the land of La Dolce Vita. Where I live though is off the beaten track and stays relatively the same throughout the year. Corner of Via del Pigneto Oil on Panel 24 x 18
I used to always avoid painting cars. Once you start you have to just continue down the line and it is a never-ending one here in Rome. Piazza Copernica Oil on Panel 6 x 8" SOLD But this car, it just had to be in the composition. Red! The colors of
As a plein air painter I spend loads of time walking around looking at the city as a potential painting. Luckily just about every corner offers itself up as a future subject. This morning I walked out the door, down the street and set up my easel on
In sheer excitement for my new elegantly designed website, I am launching a project to paint a painting a day for the month of September. In announcing this last week, some other painters liked the idea and wanted to join in the fun, so together we're
One of my favorite little hidden gems in Rome is The Cimitero Acattolico (or non-Catholic cemetery). It is a work of art in itself and beautifully curated and maintained. Each grave stone is unique: some with elaborately carved statues, some with just small markers and is
Can you name the 7 hills of Rome? If not don't worry! But most of them have spectacular views overlooking parts of the city. One of my favorite on the Aventine Hill is called Parco degli Aranci. Summer Morning, Parco degli Aranci Oil on Panel 24x18 cm SOLD This park,
I'm very excited to collaborate with Pamela Haack of Off the Beaten Strada for a 10-day plein air workshop which will allow us to paint both in Rome and in the rolling countryside of Tuscany. We will have 3 days to spend together painting and sketching