Italy, 2019
90 days in the Tuscan countryside; travel so perfectly timed that it can only be described as God-given.
From a home base in Castiglion Fiorentino, I ventured out to discover a sliver of the enchantment in the architecture, classic painting, sculpture, people, and food of Italy. This region and its history fueled and inspired me as I created traditional artworks and learned printmaking, glass sculpting, and more. Grazie mille, Italy.
The view from the window above my bed.
The first of many carved prints.
From the top of the town, the view from the park.
My most inspired portrait photography (of Molly)
My green class print collection and my hand-bound (tiny) sketchbook
Sgraffito etching, Side A of my copper plate
Assisi
On the roof of my glass sculpture teacher's studio
Orvieto, from the edge of the cliff
Italian Graffiti, mixed media
Testing out acrylics on my sketchbook paper with a shape and color study
Venice. During a transportation strike.
The plaster base mold for the glass sculptures
Glass powder art, ready for kiln transfer
Step 1 - Sketching
Step 3 - Test Print
Step 2 - Carving
Step 4 - More carving
Step 5 - Add a little gold because Italy!
My print finally bound in the class print book (and some sketchbook hand studies)
our "desks" for "homework" in the hotel
Rick (printing prof) and Davison (TAMU design prof) in the Piazza della Signoria
When found without sketchbook, simply draw on placemat and glue in later!
artist's mantra, pt. 1
Studies and sketches for Venetian Laundry
Venetian Laundry, hung for studio critique
Musei Capitolini (Rome) & Bargello (Florence) sculpture studies
Arezzo, from the park at the top of the town
Tuscan Tiers, carving print
A bittersweet last month begins
Just a sliver of sky for ya
Venetian Laundry, at final showcase
Acid etching, Side B of my copper plate
Un panino con prosciutto e formaggio, per favore!
Sketching at the Bargello, Florence.
My view while sketching at the Bargello, Florence.
What I drew at the Bargello, Florence.
My glass sculpture pieces, at final showcase
An in-progress shot of the glass etching lesson
Capri! The whole island is a glorious painting.