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
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
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
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,