Bona Sort!
While I was working on the Italian Door Knockers project, I was simultaneously painting this door from Barcelona. It obviously didn’t fit into the Italian project but I loved the […]
Italian Door Knockers
One of my photographic obsessions when I am travelling is unusual door knockers. I have dozens of photos of knockers, handles and iron decorations, taken primarily because they intrigued me. […]
A Hidden Gem in Montreal
Did you know that there’s a 500-year-old chateau in the middle of Montreal? Despite having visited Montreal regularly, I had no idea it was there. And when it was built […]
Realizing A Childhood Dream
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with a book in my Grade 4 classroom extolling the virtues of our Canadian Natural Wonders in full colour. I loved all […]
In Tuscan Fields
Over the years I’ve painted a number of scenes featuring sunflowers, and they’ve all been snapped up quickly. People love sunflowers! It’s quite a testament to this plant that it […]
Venice’s Magic
It is always assumed that Venice is the ideal place for a honeymoon. This is a grave error. To live in Venice, or even to visit it, means you fall […]
Reality and Romance in Paris
After watching several movies, I had developed some excitement about seeing the Moulin Rouge in-person on my last trip to Paris. Of course, I knew that this Parisian icon was […]
The Light of Provence
When travelling with my friends, one of our traditions is enjoying a late-afternoon drink or aperitivo at a cafe. It’s a time to review the shared adventures of the day, […]
No Exit
At first glance, this doorway has all those charming elements that we love about Italian doors – metal lunette, climbing vines, rustic finish, and multiple interesting pots filled with flowers […]
Pep Me Up!
In 2023, we rented an apartment in Florence, Italy for a month. A lovely place with plenty of living space indoor and outdoor, a big kitchen, and an elevator. The […]
A Satisfying End
In my travels across Italy over the years, I have learned that Italians like to finish a big satisfying meal with a shot of hot espresso. This is not a […]
Art From A Grocery Geek
On a 2018 visit to Barcelona’s indoor Boqueria Market, my camera was clicking away madly, capturing all the stalls overflowing with gorgeous fruits, vegetables, candy and every manner of foodstuff. […]
Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan 