Spello 4.6.15
Journal 16.IV.2000
Studio 365: Day 155
Studio 365: Day 154
Mosaic Fan 3.6.15
Serendipidy in the studio.
After I had taken down yesterday’s Italian Reverie pieces from the wall today the mosaic and palette strips suddenly presented the image of a fan to me, demonstrating how the creative process so often happens at a subconscious level and leaves one wondering now where did that come from?
Italian Reverie 2.6.15
From a wall of canyons to a wall of Bella Italia as remembered since Day 138.
Studio 365: Day 152
Studio 365: Day 151
Venetian Canal – 2006
Away from the studio today but still in Italy as you can see with this painting from 2006 and another Journal entry for Venezia from 1999.
Journal 9.VII.99
Studio 365: Day150
Studio 365: Day 149
Vatican Marble Floor Study I 29.5.15
Journal 20.VII.99
One of the great memories of our Italian travels is standing in the Sistine Chapel and looking up to the ceiling in total awe at one of the greatest artistic achievements in the world.Studio 365: Day 148
San Gimignano Study 28.5.15
Journal 15.VII.99
Ah yes! I remember. Lost again on the way back to Siena, but we made it in time to do the laundry at the lavanderia in the Plaza del Campo before returning to the Ostello Guidoriccio and a late supper at the superb Ristoranti Fontebecci next door. I had a spectacular grilled whole fish and when we returned to the restaurant one year later on our second visit to Siena, the same waiter looked at me for a moment and then said, “Whole fish“. Amazing!
Studio 365: Day 147
Verona Study I 27.5.15
View of Verona looking across the Adige River from the Teatro Romano.
Journal 11.VII.99
We travelled from Venice on the Andrea Dorea train, checked into the Verona Youth Hostel, the beautiful sixteenth century Villa Francescatti, and spent the day exploring this great city. The day ended at the Arena Opera Festival and an unforgettable performance of Carmen in the historic Roman Amphitheatre, the Arena Di Verona. What a day! I see from the Festival website Carmen is playing again this year on July 24th. If you are anywhere near Verona in July order your tickets today for a night to remember.
