Is the process of learning to draw ever over? No, of course not. Of course it’s gets easier over time with countless hours of practice and understanding.Drawing these winding alley with their meaning roof lines is enough to make me bow down in praise of
If you’ve ever been to Italy you recognize this newstand. It’s complete with toys, games, gum, I don’t even know what. For a painter it’s eye candy.This was the perfect one to paint today with the tower and trees in the background giving it a
The 3rd time's the charm, right? So what does that mean for a second go around?I couldn't let it go and had to reattempt to paint this scene because of my interest in learning how to paint into the shadows.Now, lots of schools of thought
Ahhh, that's all I have to say about today.Relaxing on the beach day, even if I did paint, was a day full of joy and rest.Empty Chairs, Ostia6x8"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012No story, no history today, just a day off.I hope you had a
I'm not sure that there is a way to paint this with the grandeur it really deserves. The "grand" effect seems to be lost anyway with the metal fence surrounding this once important monument. Tuth be told Helena's Mausoleum seems a bit forgotten.Helena's Mausoleum, Villa
You would never know that the entire city was blocked with traffic and people were sweating trudging the old streets of Rome from this spot, one of the best views of the city.View Towards Monte Mario, Pincio6x8"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012In fact, here in
These old sheds are somehow familiar to me. They remind me of the southern U.S., of Florida more specifically. I was happy to see a familiar face out there painting today.Old Sheds, Villa Gordiani6x8"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012Those these are familiar aesthetically, there were
Happy 4th of July!!I hope you're having fun and relaxing wherever you are- and most importantly- eating lots of good home cooked food.Here's today's story and painting
I love this place, a relief if wide open green space in the middle of the city. Today there was even a cool breeze blowing through.July Afternoon, La Caffarella6x8"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012When I pulled up on my bike, I was super excited to