Rome cityscape painting Tag

The Right Approach to Plein Air Painting?

How often do we analyze the way we approach something that we do daily? Even our simple systems that we have in place like organizing our house or getting our errands done or prioritizing what's important? The way I go about starting and then working through

Roman Rooftops

It was my lucky day when a friend called to suggest that I come and paint up on his rooftop this morning. He was keen to help me out on my painting a day project. He said that it had a great view of Rome,

The Charm of Arches

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

Roman Arches in Unexpected Places

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

Rome Off the Beaten Track

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

Roman Reds

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

Rome, Painting Life in Light and Shadow

As a plein air painter I spend loads of time walking around looking at the city as a potential painting. Luckily just about every corner offers itself up as a future subject. This morning I walked out the door, down the street and set up my easel on

A Painting a Day for September: Day 1

In sheer excitement for my new elegantly designed website, I am launching a project to paint a painting a day for the month of September. In announcing this last week, some other painters liked the idea and wanted to join in the fun, so together we're

Quiet Moments, A Hidden Gem in Rome

One of my favorite little hidden gems in Rome is The Cimitero Acattolico (or non-Catholic cemetery). It is a work of art in itself and beautifully curated and maintained. Each grave stone is unique: some with elaborately carved statues, some with just small markers and is