Rome cityscape painting Tag

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,

Can You Name the 7 Hills of Rome?

Always on the lookout for hidden and shady places, I love haunting the various parks and private villas turned public in Rome.One of those places and one of my favorite, is Villa Celimontana on The Caelian Hill .   View from the Balcony, Villa Celimontana 6x8" Oil on Linen Panel $300 framed

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

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

Home Away From Home

Did you ever visit a place and your first experience was so familiar, like you had been there before? Or even better, that you had always been there. Sounds like a strange thing to say, I know. But this is how I truly feel about Rome

The Other Roman Landmark: Il Gazometro

Besides the Colosseum, there is another structure that can be seen from miles around, this one made of steel and known as Il Gazometro.In English the only word I can find for this skyscraper hollow metal round tower is gasometer. And it is a staple

Roman Fast Food Trucks: Paint Worthy?

Found in all the most picturesque places in Rome, these fast-food snack trucks are a part of our local scenery.Bibite, Panini: Pincio6x8"oil on linen panel©Kelly Medfordavailable hereNot considered a real food alternative if you're out and about in the city as anything you can eat

Plein Air Painting in the Heat? Location, Location, Location

How do plein air painters deal with extreme hot and cold? Find the right painting spots and keep working!Via della Fortezza, Rocca di Papa16x12"oil on paper©Kelly Medfordclick here for purchase detailsThis town perched way up on the hills above Rome is a magical labyrinth of houses

What Goes into Painting a Commission?

Paintings on commission are such a joy!Why?Because it's the chance to make someone a painting just as they want it.charcoal study for commission of Rome's Piazza del PopoloThough it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to complete a commission, each