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PRIMO GENNAIO JANUARY 1st

Until I stumbled into this odd little side gig of translating Italian poetry, my idea of poetry didn’t go much further than, “Roses are red…” etc., etc. Occasionally, I read and reread and tried to understand some of the poetry … Continue reading

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“A FANTASTIC STORY THAT HAS IT ALL!”

“This is the first book I read from this author, and let me tell you that I loved it! Such a good book with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. The ending of … Continue reading

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VENICE – FESTA DEL REDENTORE

Venice – Festa del Redentore The Festa del Redentore, one of the most important traditional events in Venice, commemorates the end of the plague of the 16th century. The annual celebration takes place during the weekend of the third Sunday … Continue reading

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ARTSCOPE MAGAZINE

I am so happy and grateful that Artscope Magazine http://zine.artscopemagazine.com/2016/12/allegrettos-whimsy has seen fit to publish an article about me, written by acclaimed New England writer, Tom Soboleski. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomsoboleski. In its 10th year, Artscope is the premier culture magazine of New … Continue reading

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PURPLE IRIS

PURPLE IRIS PURPLE IRIS Although I am clearly not a botanical artist, still, I think all flowers are beautiful whether real or imagined, and the bolder the better. The original 16″x20″ acrylic on one-inch thick wrapped canvas can be purchased … Continue reading

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HARVESTING POPPIES IN TUSCANY

HARVESTING POPPIES IN TUSCANY In HARVESTING POPPIES IN TUSCANY I wanted to celebrate the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries have tended their land with a deep love and respect from sun-up to sun-down. The original 11”x14” acrylic on … Continue reading

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HANGIN LOOSE

  HANGIN LOOSE When the waves are flat and you can’t “Hang Ten,” There’s always other enjoyable ways to “Hang Loose!”  In this painting, I conjured up a serene day on the islands. I’m not a fan of wishy-washy muted … Continue reading

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Castello Ducale di Faicchio

  Castello Ducale Di Faicchio   The Ducal Castle of Faicchio was built in the XIV century and renewed in the following centuries.  It sits in Piazza Roma in the heart of Faicchio, province of Benevento.  It was once the … Continue reading

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BURANO

  BURANO The Original art 11”x14” acrylic on wrapped canvas is available for purchase on my art website http://www.pamelaallegretto-franz.com Quality giclee prints from greeting card size to poster size are available at http://pamela-allegretto.fineartamerica.com The fishing village of Burano stands on … Continue reading

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MERCEDES BENZ W196 FORMULA 1 RACING SINGLE SEATER

Mercedes Benz W196 Formula 1 Single Seater Argentinean Formula 1 champion Juan Manuel Fangio (also known as El Chueco, the bowlegged one, or El Maestro, the master) won his second of five formula Drivers’ 1 World Champion titles in 1954 … Continue reading

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AMALFI COAST

AMALFI COAST          The diverse villages along the Amalfi Coast have been compared to a constellation, if this is the case, then the town of Amalfi is unquestionably the brightest star.  The Amalfitani like to boast: “The sun, … Continue reading

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VINTAGE BUS

VINTAGE BUS   VINTAGE Bus A blast from the past. This 1966  VW Bus has found a happy home atop a poppy field, enjoying a Colorado Rocky Mountain “high.” The original acrylic on canvas painting is available for purchase on … Continue reading

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Tuscan Farmhouse At Sunset

  Tuscan Farmhouse At Sunset In Tuscan Farmhouse At Sunset I wanted to pay homage to the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries have tended their land with a deep love and respect from sunup to sundown. The original … Continue reading

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New England Waterfall

  New England Waterfall Connecticut is a plein air artist’s paradise. In addition to the vibrant hues that dominate the fall landscape, an explosion of pink, yellow, violet, and rose proclaim spring. The first time I painted this waterfall in … Continue reading

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NEW ENGLAND RED BARN SUMMER

NEW ENGLAND RED BARN SUMMER When we first moved to Connecticut, I became fascinated by the multitude of charming red barns scattered across the state. I understand the red barn craze abounds throughout all of New England. But why red? There are … Continue reading

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