Last week while in Florence to visit and pick up an order of frames (Florence has the best frame makers!) I had the lucky chance to spend a few hours painting. Though the city is hustling and bustling this time of year with eager visitors, there
I recently collaborated with Napoli Unplugged to paint a series of paintings for their upcoming comprehensive guide to the city on the bay.The idea was first and foremost to get a sweeping view of the bay, Vesuvius, the color of the houses and luckily I was able
As an artist there is nothing more essential to our creativity and growth then to continually be learning, experimenting and exploring. But what is the best way to do this when by the nature of what we do is solitary? My answer to this question is
Who doesn't love Tuscany? And what's not to love? Living in Rome since 2010, I almost forget sometimes that I lived in Tuscany for 6 years. But when I go back, I remember instantly! The light, those pinks and blues, only in Tuscany. Via San Francesco,
Orvieto is one of many gorgeous Umbrian hilltop towns. But I swear, Orvieto is different, special and lively. You can just feel it in the air. The people who live here take impeccable care of their city and it's not a big place, so everyone knows and
Always on the lookout for hidden and shady places, I love haunting the various parks and private villas turned public in Rome.One of those places and one of my favorite, is Villa Celimontana on The Caelian Hill . View from the Balcony, Villa Celimontana 6x8" Oil on Linen Panel $300 framed
Even though I live in Italy, I always feel American. People ask me that question all the time: do I feel more Italian than American?I hope that my answer will not disappoint you, but I never feel Italian! Not for any reason other than having my
As the weather turns to full on spring here in Rome, jumping out of bed in the morning is the most appropriate response for a plein air painter, especially in my neighborhood. First Thing Saturday Morning, Via del Pigneto 35 x 30cm Oil on Linen Sold This is a street
There is a place that I love and always want to paint in my neighborhood, but it is almost always locked during the day. Then when the weather turns warm again, it's open more often, and almost always on Sundays. The Old Bike Cart, ExSnia 10 x