Siena’s Lasting Glow
O gracious city well-beloved, Italian, and a maiden crowned, Siena, my feet are no more moved Toward thy strange-shapen mountain-bound: But my heart in me turns and moves, O lady […]
Doing The Laundry, Venice-Style
Doing the laundry is not one of my favourite chores. Seeing laundry flapping in the wind on an outdoor clothesline, however… is one of my favourite images. Taking in frozen […]
603 Days Later!
The “100 Mini Vacations” Project is done! I finished it on September 6th – a mere 603 days after I finished my first piece! Only 238 days off my original […]
Sketching Success On The Road
It’s been a month since I’ve posted because I’ve been on the road! Where else? La Bella Italia! This time my trip was part-business (lots of spring photos to take […]
Etsy’s First Christmas
It was just before Christmas in the courtroom, and the judge was in a happy mood. He asked the accused, ‘What are you charged with?’ The accused replied, ‘Doing my Christmas shopping […]
Sketching From A Room With A View
A few weeks ago, I took a short vacation to my favourite city, Florence Italy, to recharge my batteries, to take a break from the steady drawing and painting I’ve […]
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 […]
Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan 