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Wherefore Art Thou, Internet Guy?

I’ve painted a number of doors from travel photos, but I probably have just as many photos of balconies and windows. Is it the “Juliet thing” that draws me to […]

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Beauty In A Parking Lot

What do parking lots look like in your local cities and towns? In my vicinity, they are asphalt slabs often squeezed between 2 buildings – functional but unmemorable. And most […]

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On The Road To Manarola

Have you ever had a travel situation that you were completely not prepared for… but you thought you were? The first time I walked the Sentiero Azzurro in 2006, I […]

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Hiking and Chocolate Cornetti

What snacks do you pack when you go hiking? For my first Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Path) walk in 2006, I packed a few granola bars, a jug of water and an […]

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Those Summer Nights

What is it about some summer nights that stay in our memories long after they’re over? Many possible rational reasons come to mind, but it’s more fun to stick with […]

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Taking The Blue Path

Have you ever been told that something is so amazing that you HAVE to do it? Do you jump right in? I always need a bit more information than just […]

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A Mini Summer Landscape

Landscapes aren’t usually my thing, but this vista is one of my summer favourites! This view is from the lawn of Torre Palombara, a B&B hotel outside the Umbrian town […]

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Getting Back Into The Groove

After some time off, I’ve been back to work on getting the next set of mini’s ready for my next art fair on July 16, as well as working on a […]

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Two of My Favourite Strolls

Ironically I spent this past beautiful long weekend seated indoors painting pieces about walking outdoors! But I’m on a very tight timeline for this week’s art fair, so with all the […]

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Relaxing On A Virtual Beach

The countdown is on to my first 3-day outdoor art festival – 6 days to go! I haven’t had to manage this level of stress in a long time. But […]

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Loin Loin De La Ville

As I was thinking about a title for this post about my latest mini piece, this French song from my childhood immediately came to mind – “Loin Loin De La […]

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Unique Doors in Isolabona

You are as welcome as the flowers in May. -Charles Macklin One more Mini Vacations door! Couldn’t help myself! I came across this unique door in the town of Isolabona, […]