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Category Archives: original art
PRIDE BOUQUET
PRIDE BOUQUET celebrates all my friends and family in the LBGTQ community. I wanted my flowers to have a party on my canvas where everyone’s invited. Cheers to you all for being who you are. I love every one of … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, blue, bold colors, botanical, contemporary art, daisies, daisy, decorative art, design art, designer art, fantasy, floral, flowers, garden, gay art, gay pride, gay pride art, home decor, LBGTQ, lesbian art, minimalism, modern art, nature, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, purple, purple flowers, red, spiritual, stylized flowers, symbolic, symbolism, trans art, unique art, wall art, whimsical, yellow
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“REFLECTION”
I decided to re-post my painting “REFLECTION.” I hope you all take a minute to read the blurb explaining the story behind the painting. Cheers! “I have always liked the concept of trying to put myself in someone else’s shoes, … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract, acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, blue, burnt sienna, caligraphy, caricature, color, Congressman John Lewis, contemporary, cubism, decorative, equal justice, equality, faith, geometric, golden rule, graphic imagery, imagery, inspiration, love, magical, Martin Luther King, miro`, mirror image, modern, mother earth, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, paul klee, peace, portrait, profile, red, shapes, surreal, surrealism, universal, yellow
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SICILIAN TABLE
Since travel to Italy is not an option right now, I dug up this painting to keep the dream alive. This trompe l’oeil still life of a Chianti bottle with olive oil decanter, provolone cheese ball, and plum tomatoes on … Continue reading
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Tagged allegretto art, allegretto design, cheese, Chianti, chianti bottle, chianti cask, colorful, contemporary, cooking, cucina, cuisine, food and beverage, italia, Italian food, Italy, mediterranean food, mediterranean painting art, olio, olive oil, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, plum tomatoes, pomodori, provolone, provolone ball, red wine, restaurant, rustic, sicilia, Sicilian food, Sicily, still life, travel, Trompe L'oeil, Vino, wine, wine bottle
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LEI DAY – MAY DAY
Yes, I know, I’m a day late with my greetings. I’m running on Hawaiian time. Whenever possible, I like to step away from the serious. In this painting, I did that. Who says turtles have to be green or dolphins must … Continue reading
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Tagged allegretto art, allegretto design, animals, animation, beach, beach scene, blue, bold colors, bright colors, Caribbean art, children's art, clouds, colorful, dolphins, fantasy, fish, green, hawaii, Hawaiian, hawaiian lei, horizon, island art, juvenile art, kona, landscape, love, native art, nature, nursery room art, ocean, ocean scene, ocean waves, orange, outdoors, palm tree, palm trees, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, pink, purple, red, romance, sand, scenery, scenic, sea, sea turtle, seascape, shoreline, sky, summer, sun, sunrise, sunset, tourism, travel, tropical, tropical plants, turtle, turtles, water, yellow
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FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE
Today is one of Italy’s most celebrated holidays: Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day Celebration). It marks the fall of Mussolini’s Italian Social Republic and the end of the Nazi occupation in Italy in 1945. For a deeper insight into life … Continue reading
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Tagged art in fiction, art in war, artist in fiction, dramatic fiction, festa della liberazione, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, fiction drama, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2, jews, jews in italy world war 2, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction. FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE
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EARTH DAY
EARTH DAY In celebration of EARTH DAY, I thought I would post my painting of the Pololu Valley Lookout, on the North West corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. Cheers to Mother Earth for bestowing us with this awesome … Continue reading
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Tagged allegretto, allegretto art, allegretto design, big island, big island of hawaii, blue, earth day, floral, flowers, hawaii, island, island art, kailua kona hawaii, kona coast, landscape, mountain cliffs, north shore, ocean, orange, original art, pacific ocean, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, pololu valley, pololu valley lookout, sea, seascape, sky, sunset, trees, tropical, tropical flowers, tropics, view, vista, waves, wildflowers, yellow
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DAY LILY
Although the ability to identify most flowers by their proper name eludes me, and my lack of floristic knowledge is often times manifested when for example, I paint rose leaves on a daisy. Still, I like to paint flowers and will … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, allegrettoart, blue sky, bold colors, botanical, contemporary art, day lily, decorative art, design art, dimensional, fiori, floral, flowers, garden, green, home decor, lilies, love, minimalism, modern art, nature, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, red, spiritual, spring flower, stylized flowers, sundown, sunset, unique art, van gogh inspired, yellow, yellow flowers
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
TO MARKET On this International Women’s Day, I want to thank “International Women Artists” for featuring this painting in your Fineartamerica gallery. I am honored to have my work alongside such gifted artists. For me, big, bold colors reflect the … Continue reading
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Tagged African American women, allegretto art, allegretto design, beach, blue, bold colors, bright colors, Caribbean art, clouds, colorful, ethnic, ethnic art, fantasy, female figures, figures, green, horizon, island art, native art, native figures, native women, ocean, palm tree, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, purple, red, sand, scenery, scenic, sea, sea turtle, seascape, shoreline, sky, sun, sunrise, sunset, tourism, travel, tropical, tropical plants, turtle, water, wildlife, women working. baskets
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LOVES ME – LOVES ME NOT
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you wonderful friends old and new. I am deeply grateful for your friendship and support. I wish you all a day filled with joy and good health.
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Tagged abstract, abstract art, acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, avant garde, blue, bold, calligraphy, color, contemporary, decorative, fantasy, fantismo, fiori, floral, flower, flower petals, flowers, geometric, grace, green, harmonious, love, minimalism, miro`, modern, modern art, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, purple, red, shapes, spiritual, sunflowers, sunrise, sunset, unity, universal love, Valentine's Day, whimsical art, yellow, yellow daisies
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NEW INTERVIEW
Mille grazie to award-winning author Kathryn Gauci for featuring my interview on her website. I am honored to be included alongside such gifted authors. I also appreciate Kathryn’s consideration to my interests beyond writing. Click here to view the entire … Continue reading
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Tagged art in fiction, art in war, artist in fiction, dramatic fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, fiction drama, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2
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YOGA AT SUNRISE
YOGA AT SUNRISE I enjoy using a calligraphy styled, disconnected-line technique that allows the viewer’s eye to fill in the spaces. Yoga in the morning is a fabulous way to start the day with a calm, positive attitude. This 8”X10” … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract, allegretto art, allegretto design, black and white, buddhism, calligraphy art, chakra, contemporary art, decorative art, design art, erotic art, female body, female figure, female nude, figurative drawing, figurative painting, figure, figure drawing, figure painting, line drawing, meditation, minimal, minimalism art, modern art, nude, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, seated nude, spiritual, sun, sunrise, sunset, yoga, Yoga spinal twist
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PRIDE BOUQUET
PRIDE BOUQUET celebrates all my friends and family in the LBGTQ community. I wanted my flowers to have a party on my canvas where everyone’s invited. Cheers to you all for being who you are. I love every one … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, blue, bold colors, botanical, contemporary art, daisies, daisy, decorative art, design art, designer art, fantasy, floral, flowers, garden, gay art, gay pride, home decor, LBGTQ, lesbian art, minimalism, modern art, nature, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, purple, purple flowers, red, spiritual, stylized flowers, symbolic, symbolism, trans art, unique art, wall art, whimsical, yellow
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FAMILY UNITY
FAMILY UNITY Infants, toddlers, ALL children belong with their parents and should not be used as tools for racist, hateful politicians. We are all children of Mother Earth and we should have no room in our lives for bigotry or … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract art, african, allegretto art, allegretto design, american indian, anatomy, anglo-saxon, buddha, buddhism, christian, equality, ethnic, family, god, hands, harmony, hindu, hispanic, holy, humanity, inter-racial, islam, judaism, Mediterranean, modern art, mother earth, multi-racial, muslim, oriental, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, pamela franz, poppies, race, religion, religious, spirit, spiritual, unity, universal love, world peace
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DANCE FEVER 2
DANCE FEVER 2 Whenever I get painter’s block (that’s what I call it when my mind hits a snag, and I can’t come up with a subject for my next painting) I revert to what I call fun art. I … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract, allegretto art, allegretto design, ballare, ballet, black, black figures, bold colors, calligraphy, contemporary art, dance, dancers, dancing, dancing figures, decorative art, design, designer art, fantasy, figurative art, figures, fun art, jazz, minimalism, miro`, modern art, movement, music, music notes, music staff, musica, musical, orange, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, paul klee, red, retro art, whimsical, yellow
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