I loved the arches I saw in Florence, especially those that rise out of the columns and spread out geometrically at the ceiling. And, the gray and white stripes, WOW! See the photos of my favorite interior at the Cathedral in Siena (above). Were the stripes meant to be decorative? The Santa Maria Novella and
Preserving art, is in itself inspiring. I am fast forwarding past many interesting segments of my trip to Italy in order to write about San Fedele where I am taking a painting workshop. I want to be in the present as I write about the second half of the workshop located at this spectacular setting.
After a day of exploring Cortona, Italy, a fascinating town of history and legends, I chose a beautiful stacked cluster of houses as the scene to paint for my study. It was windy and cool, with occasional heavy showers today, so I worked from a spot inside my hotel, looking out of a meeting room
LANDMARKS My first day in Florence was entirely focused on becoming acquainted with the neighborhood and getting around. I rented an apartment that is a 15 minute tram ride away from the city center and across the Arno River. I realized that this arched doorway and other beautiful landmarks were becoming a welcome reminder for
