Thursday, August 28, 2008



another favorite entry way in Cortona Italy

note the wonderful old brick work



a favorite door in Cortona Italy

wonderful color in this old door

Saturday, August 23, 2008



This the third painting I have done of this tiny cottage in Bagno Vignoni. While painting the side view, this cat appeard to sit at the gate. I took its picture and now it is painted in watercolor. He/she is looking back at the woman who just chased it out of the yard.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008



the photo: a five star hotel in Cortona Italy; in past years the building was a Catholic convent


The coyote says to the roadrunner "come on, follow me"

photo taken from our patio in Surprise AZ

Monday, August 18, 2008


This beautiful window was captured in Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. We wanted to park our bodies there and stay.
This is a watercolor.

Sunday, August 10, 2008



This is the final "Going Home". The image is still squatty. Hmmm? Pastel on Belgium Mist Kitty Wallis sanded paper.

Sunday, August 3, 2008



I hope this is the corrected cat; Poor thing has been sitting in this basket for too long. She is free to go now.

This Cortona, Italy alley was very difficult to climb; yet, residents lived all along the steps. I took many reference photos of this interesting place. The actual painting is taller and seems more narrow than this photo. We will have to adjust that.
Ideas for titles are welcome: Going Up.... or Up, Up and Home....???