Wednesday, September 3, 2008



This photo is one that Gene McDermermitt took of the taping of Fox News Ch. 10 AZ. Our club had 90 seconds of "fame." Unfortunately, we did not know it was a Live broadcast because I would have had Charlie record it.

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.