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I Gatti Randagi – Alley Cats
One of the pleasures of being in Italy for me is getting to know their cat populations. I think you can learn a lot about a town by the condition of their cats. Towns with lots of healthy cats seem friendlier to me. Â Although Italian cats are usually smaller than our cats, Â don’t eat as…
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May I present the bride and groom
This is a commissioned piece, used as a surprise wedding gift. Â They were thrilled.Â
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IL GABINETTO
During my last trip to Italy, I took a lot of photos in hopes that when I got home (and had time) I would have time to turn them into paintings. This is one I took in Sersale. I love the arched doorways and the light coming from within on this one really caught my…
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Honesty Sprague Williams, 1745 -1750
Once in a while you get a commission that really seems impossible. Â A friend asks for you to paint a portrait from an old b & w photo, combine it with another photo, and use the style from a Dutch 18th century master. To be honest, I was terrified. Â I was going into completely unknown…