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PAINTING IN TUSCANY – SIENA

Posted on August 6, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

PAINTING IN TUSCANY – SIENA   The walled city of Siena lies on three sienna-colored hills in the center of Tuscany.  Planted solidly back in the Middle Ages, this show place of Italian Gothic preserves its original character perhaps more … Continue reading →

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RIPOSE – 2 – FEMALE NUDE

Posted on August 5, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

My inspiration for painting this minimalist Nude stems from the abstract paper cutouts by Matisse and Paul Klee’s suggestion to “Take a line for a walk.” Yes, I know, repose is spelled with an “e,” but spelling the word correctly … Continue reading →

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BUDDHA IN BLACK AND WHITE

Posted on August 2, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

Buddha In Black And White This black and white calligraphy image of a Buddha is similar to my Red Buddha that I posted several days ago.  I chose to draw my Buddha in this minimalist style to convey the no-frills … Continue reading →

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PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS – POLOLU VALLEY LOOKOUT

Posted on July 27, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

  Plein Air Painting With Acrylics For plein air artists who are new to acrylics I’d like to offer a few suggestions gleaned from many frustrating outings.  Someone recently asked if I recommend painting en plein air with acrylics. My … Continue reading →

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SLIDING DOWN RAINBOW

Posted on July 26, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

SLIDING DOWN RAINBOW Have you ever stopped to admire a rainbow when suddenly out of the corner of your eye a spark of light appears at the top, hesitates a moment, and then dashes down one side and disappears?  Don’t … Continue reading →

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Fall In New England

Posted on July 25, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

Painting Fall Colors In New England Even though I am not too keen on painting en plein air, this scene was impossible to resist.  Of course, as I often do, I had to add my own spin, in this case, … Continue reading →

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NEW ENGLAND RED BARN AT SUNRISE

Posted on July 24, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

  NEW ENGLAND RED BARN AT SUNRISE       When we first moved to Connecticut, about six years ago, I became fascinated by the multitude of charming red barns scattered across the state.  I understand the red barn craze abounds … Continue reading →

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St. Clement’s Castle

Posted on July 24, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

  PAINTING IN NEW ENGLAND  – ST. CLEMENT’S CASTLE   The name “Saint Clement” was chosen for the date of the manor home’s completion, November 23, the Feast of St. Clement. An early bishop of Rome, Clement became the patron … Continue reading →

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Veduta di Vesuvio – Bay of Naples

Posted on July 21, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

PAINTING IN ITALY / BAY OF NAPLES / MOUNT VESUVIUS   The Neapolitan “soul” is guaranteed to squeeze your heart into submission. “Goethe wrote: “Naples is Paradise.  Everyone lives in a state of intoxicated self-forgetfulness, myself included.” No painting excursion … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Gold 1

Posted on July 20, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

Something magical happens at sunset in the Tuscan hills of Italy.   It’s as though King Midas reaches out from the great beyond and does his: “touch thing,”  turning everything into rich golden hues. This painting is all about atmosphere and … Continue reading →

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Monterosso On Riviera Di Levante -Cinque Terre

Posted on July 17, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

Painting In Italy – Monterosso On Riviera Di Levante Although the Cinque Terre region is no longer considered “off the beaten Path” it’s definitely a “must visit” for artists who hunger to capture cliff-hanging buildings set ablaze by ruby sunsets. … Continue reading →

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San Gimignano

Posted on July 16, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

PAINTING IN ITALY / SAN GIMIGNANO   San Gimignano is a feast for artists who seek diversity.  The views from this Tuscan hill town are breathtaking, especially the explosive red sunsets.  In town, the Piazza della Cisterna and it’s connecting … Continue reading →

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Il Trullo – Alberobello

Posted on July 15, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

PAINTING IN ALBEROBELLO   Artists who relish painting the diverse Italian architecture and want to step into the pages of a children’s fairytale, should venture to Alberobello in the Deep South near Bari on the Adriatic side, (heel) of the … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Pua

Posted on July 14, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

   While living in Hawaii for ten years, it somehow didn’t seem right to not paint a flower now and then.  Although the ability to identify most flowers by their proper name eludes me, and my lack of floristic  knowledge … Continue reading →

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Ripose 1 In Red – Female Nude

Posted on July 13, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

Sometimes it’s fun to step away from complicated drawings and just see how few lines are necessary to create a recognizable image that is pleasing to the eye.   Why did I add the red?  Does it have some deep exotic, … Continue reading →

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