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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Travel For Inspiration...Tuscany!

It has taken me two weeks to digest the many elements of inspiration that fill you up in Tuscany.

Tuscany has been a destination for artists throughout history, however,  I was not prepared for this overwhelming visual experience!



A group of 12 artists, led by Lisa Pressman, head to Tuscany to study abstraction.













Not being an abstract artist,  I was going for the landscapes...



















































I would dabble and play with abstraction but not be married to the idea. Its was an exploration in form, color, texture.





Golden light everywhere…. its spellbinding!


















The light, the food, the people were unforgettable!


I'm still under the golden spell.

I'll be painting, which is my best way to communicate...should be interesting to see the new pallet.  Need to head to Gerry’s for more shades of yellow and gold.  I'll post the results.


For now, visit these sites of amazing artists and photographers to get their perspective on the trip: