Grapes in a Vase Laurie Fox Pessemier acrylic/canvas 10 x 16″ 25 x 40cm 450.00 No man ever steps in the same river twice. HeraclitusI remember when taking Italian lessons with the apostles (our gathering always resembled the Last Supper), our teacher told us none of us would ever be the same again, even if we did go back to Africa or America. My trips to France have … Continue reading Artnotes: Never the Same
The fog has rolled into Roccamalatina: one can barely see across the street. It’s a yearly occurrence in November, and adds a spot of intrigue. Lights glow softly from houses, bars, and passing cars. I decided to hang the Christmas lights on the front porch. It wasn’t just the fog that got me going. Across our side street, a man was getting his fir trees … Continue reading Artnotes: Celebrating NOW
I am making a Dijon and Mustard Beef Stew today. It’s a dish I used to make many years ago, and on a cold and foggy morning, it seemed just right. We’ll have a butternut squash soup starter, and gnocchi alongside. Blair is making an apple and pear crumble for dessert from fruit in our yard. We’re having three guests, all of whom wear masks … Continue reading Artnotes: A Bright Smile
Blair tripped on the top step of six risers. Why is that so funny? Laughing, I did the same thing. Maybe not as funny; clearly that top step was a half and inch taller. Then the fellow in the booth of the gated community had the last laugh. “Villa 52 is to the right.” A woman with long ash blonde hair, greeted us as we … Continue reading Artnotes: Handmade
I painted outdoors in Rocca Malatina on Monday. We’re having an unusually warm period here – last year at this time it snowed. This year, the leaves are simply fantastic: reds like crazy. Harika loves these sunny mornings– when we go for walks she runs and jumps and rolls in the grass. I found a birds nest this week. I am always looking for things … Continue reading Artnotes: For the Birds
There comes a time I just have to get out of the house and see something INSPIRING. Today, Saturday, we drove an hour from our house in Stimigliano to the Tivoli Gardens at the Villa d’Este. It was a beautiful day with full sun, and up at Tivoli it was a brisk 60 degrees. For those who aren’t familiar with the Tivoli gardens, they were … Continue reading Artnotes: 99
We went out to lunch with a friend yesterday, at Il Faro (the Lighthouse) restaurant up in the Sassi National Park not far (1 mile) from our house. Although the building is a box, the situation is a bit like a lighthouse, hanging from the edge of the hill, overlooking the park. It has a spectacular view, which we’ve painted numerous times. It is most … Continue reading Artnotes: Exotic Animals
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