Rome

Oh So Rome

What do you think of when you think of Rome, The Colosseum, The  Roman Forum, La Dolce Vita and The Trevi Fountain? For me it is more something just like or similar to this scene at Porta Maggiore where old and new meet. The Green Tram, Porta

You’re Invited

I'm so happy to have the chance to invite you to a new space here in Rome where I will be having an open house on Thursday, November 20th from 4-8:30 p.m. in Via Labicana, 56.     I recently found a space to house and showcase new paintings,

Romantic Spots

The Lake at Villa Borghese Park in Rome must be one of the most frequented and prettiest scenes in the heart of the city. Locally it's called Il Laghetto or the little lake.   The Lake at Villa Borghese Oil on Panel 6 x 8" $195 | Available This is one of

Rome’s Piazzas

The piazza is where all social life happens in Italy. It is the meeting point, the place to take a break during the day, to take a walk after lunch or dinner, or just to get some sunshine and fresh air. Views Towards Pincio, Piazza del

Plein Air Watercolors

Toady I just needed a break and to do something different. Watercolors! Watercolor is not the most practical medium to take around on a day like today where it is threatening rain because it takes so long to dry. I wasn't in any hurry though and was

Painting Giants: The Colosseum

This is one of my favorite views of Rome's most well-known and celebrated monument. The park just across the street, Colle Oppio gives you a great view and is the perfect place to stop and relax if you're in this area and need a break.   The Colosseum,

24-hour Rome Flowers

In Italy there are no 24-7 convenient stores. The only thing that you can buy in Rome 24 hours a day, 7 days a week are flowers. The Flower Stand, Piazza Vittorio Oil Panel 20 x 25 cm Practical or not, it's true and every neighborhood in the entire

Do Over

I went back to the Tiber river to have another shot at painting a bridge (a different one this time) and to focus on just a portion of it at a bend in the Tiber. I wasn't going to be dulled by a dud. Through the

Roman Country Fields

Though this seems like somewhere in the rolling countryside, this is in the city of Rome.   Morning in the Field, Rome Oil on Panel 8 x 9" $400 | Available A friend and brilliant mosaic artist let me come over and plant myself on her rooftop terrace all morning. What a