“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own nature into his pictures.”— Henry Ward Beecher After exploring a bit of French Impressionism, we felt inspired to try our own hand at capturing nature. In particular, the area we live in Italy is quite beautiful. A quick search on Google led … More An Umbrian Grechetto and a Box of Pastels
We’ve been traveling to Europe, particularly Italy, for nearly two decades now. While I’ve studied the Italian language and customs, I’m still far from fluent. However, I’ve discovered that understanding the words needed to order a meal and ask for the toilet can suffice in any country. Additionally, I’ve found that as long as you … More Where Everybody “Doesn’t” Know Your Name
Vincent Van Gogh’s genius in color, light, and texture has always had a profound impact on my soul. While I was aware of the basic facts about his life, such as cutting off his ear, being close to his brother, and dying young, our trip to France provided me with a deeper understanding of his … More Seeing France Through Van Gogh’s Eyes
As a freshman in college, I discovered “Art Appreciation” to be an enlightening course. Prior to that, my knowledge of artists and their work was limited. It was during this course that I developed an admiration for the Impressionistic Art Movement. Further reading deepened my understanding, so that I stood in awe before “A Sunday … More Stop and Smell the Lilies: Monet’s Garden in Full Bloom