In my last post, I shared the story of how our family passed the time while waiting for an Internet cafe to open by photographing the streets of Montepulciano, and I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back in June, I wrote about working on larger pieces and trying to find the motivation to get past the “awkward teenage” phase of these works in progress. (Thanks to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The wonderful watercolourist and designer, Snehal Kank, nominated me recently for a Liebster Award. Thanks so much for the nomination and your ongoing support, Snehal! What’s the Liebster Award? The […]
One summer show done and now I’m back at the easel working on 2 larger pieces that I had left in progress. However I’m struggling with my motivation to work […]
