February 8, 2022
Italy Plein Air Painting Tag
February 19, 2020
A Week of Painting in Italy’s Mountain Heritage, Valcamonica
Spend a week painting and exploring the mountains, history, culture, and nature of Valcominica while enjoying the idyllic beauty and quiet of the mountains at villa RUC. As Italy’s first UNESCO world heritage site for its prehistoric rock engravings, the valley and surrounding mountains are
July 30, 2014
Rome’s Best Views: Parco degli Aranci
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,
July 24, 2014
Capturing Light in Florence
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
July 16, 2014
Growth, Play + Experimentation
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
June 9, 2014
Feature Article Plein Air Magazine
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
April 8, 2014
Painting on a Saturday Morning, Pigneto
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
April 1, 2014
In Giro: Painting Neighborhood Places
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
November 2, 2012
Day 46: Back in the Saddle
Keeping up a daily practice is more than just a skill thing, it's a mental thing as well I discovered. It's taken me a few days and a group of throw away paintings to get back into the mixing and brushing on of paint- a little