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Living Through the ArtsFrom our most prolific painter
My painting workshop crit! My “crit” was prefaced by Yves asking me to repeat something I had said earlier in the day – “I struggle to find a “higher” meaning/reason/purpose for my painting.” On the one hand, I enjoy doing fairly traditional landscapes. However, it...
Studio Italia’s show in Rigomagno (Siena)
Getting ready for Studio Italia show! Since 2006 we have been part of the marvelous arts and gastronomy festival il colle degli ulivi held every June in the charming medieval village of Rigomagno (Siena). On June 20 we mounted our Studio Italia’s show in a pop-up...
A painting afternoon in Cortona
An afternoon in Cortona As we drive up the hill that leads us to the town of Cortona, I have no idea what awaits me on this painting journey. We arrive at the town lookout to a stunning view. What a symphony for the eyes. Now for the most difficult decision of the...
Lost Paradigm in Rigomagno
Painting in Montepulciano Monica and I (or the collective Lost Paradigm) were asked to show one of our works at Il Colle degli Olivi jazz and gastronomy festival held every June in Rigomagno, a small top hill medieval village in the province of Siena. In the midst of...
The first hours of Studio Italia
Organising our kitchen A few days ago we arrived at our lodge in Tuscany where our group of painters are painting the beautiful landscapes of the Val di Chiana. Before their arrival, lots of organisation had to be done. Especially in the kitchen since food is a...
A new restaurant in the Val di Chiana
La Toraia Finally a new restaurant on the block in Sinalunga where the New York look is at the rendez-vous! La Toraia, which means “bull stable” offers an innovative menu in a Tuscany where Artusi is still venerated. Arrivederci cucina tipica Toscana; buongiorno to a...
icscis/walkthearts Studio Italia alumni show raised 2,955$CAD for Colombian charity
We are very happy to announce that Kangaroos, Beavers and Gorgonzola, our Studio Italia alumni show, raised 2,955$ CAD for Fundación Germen de Paz in Barranquilla, Colombia! During our last March –April show at La Nouvelle Scène in Ottawa, we sold 30 paintings out of...
A Taste of Italian Art
On May 3 we presented A Taste of Italian Art, our first cooking class at the LCBO Rideau! We enjoyed enormously the experience and fortunately everything went smooth! The timing was perfect, the dishes were “au point”, the stove, the oven and the projector worked well...
A Taste of Italian Art
If you are interested in creative cooking, you will love A taste of Italian Art, our upcoming cooking class at the LCBO (Nepean on April 27 and Rideau on May 3). As announced in Taste Experience LCBO’s Guide to Hands-On Learning...
ART AT THE BEACH – OZZIE STYLE !
Art at the Beach, not in the Snow Adelaide, Friday April 1 Splashout Studios Art School is opening its ‘Splashout by the Sea’ Exhibition tonight. Fabulous Art. Beachside venue. Gorgeous wines. Tasty morsels. Funky music, the setting sun and wonderful people. ...
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