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BASTILLE DAY – PARIS BLUES

This is Pierre, the saxophone player who has lost his lover to another man (a drummer), and he’s playing the blues while drowning his sorrows in cheap wine and cigarettes. I am posting this painting to celebrate Bastille Day in … Continue reading

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TUSCAN HARVEST

 In TUSCAN HARVEST I wanted to celebrate the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries have tended their land and their crops with a deep love and respect from sunup to sundown. The original 8”x10” acrylic on wrapped canvas painting … Continue reading

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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. This date also commemorates the courageous … Continue reading

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WHEAT HARVEST IN UMBRIA

In celebration of EARTH DAY, I thought I would post my painting of WHEAT HARVEST IN UMBRIAIn WHEAT HARVEST IN UMBRIA I wanted to celebrate the Italian farmers who have tended their land with deep love and respect for hundreds … Continue reading

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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ – Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING – Today: Saturday 11/23/24 ending midnight Sunday 11/24/24 Eastern Standard Time! Quality giclee prints, greeting cards, tote bags, i-phone cases, throw pillows, puzzles, masks, coffee cups, etc. I hope you enjoy browsing my eclectic PRINT Gallery, which ranges … Continue reading

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ITALIAN WHEAT THRASHER

In ITALIAN WHEAT THRASHER I wanted to celebrate the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries have tended their land with a deep love and respect from sunup to sundown.The original 8”x10” acrylic on wrapped canvas painting is available for … Continue reading

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CORTINA d’AMPEZZO

If you’re looking to get away from cities to do some writing or painting, drive north of Venice into the Dolomiti.  Most Americans think of Cortina only as a ski resort.  But Cortina lures throngs of nature lovers in the … Continue reading

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HAWAIIAN SIGN POSTS TO PARADISE

I’m not a fan of wishy-washy, muted colors, and so I played with the vivid Rainbow Coalition colors that speak to me of peace and unity while hanging out in Paradise, sipping a smoothie, and waiting for the waves. Memorial … Continue reading

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ITALIAN FISHERMAN

Nostalgic caricature of an aged Italian Fisherman daydreaming in the midday Neapolitan sun, contemplating his morning catch. He is accompanied by a large, coiled rope beside him, while colorful sailboats and a clear blue sea provide a serene backdrop. The … Continue reading

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DAY LILY AT DAWN

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 … Continue reading

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PURPLE PANSIES FOR NONI

My Sweet Mr. Mellow is no longer with me on this earth, but he is always in my heart. These flowers are for him. I wanted to paint bright bold colors, happy, joyful colors, not pastel, sappy colors.  No leaves, … Continue reading

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DAFFODILS FOR NONI

Daffodils are such a happy flower. They are one of the first flowers of Spring. Their shape suggests their trumpeting of a new season awash in color and joy after a long, grey winter. Although clearly I am not a … Continue reading

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PRIDE MONTH

PRIDE BOUQUET   June is PRIDE MONTH.This PRIDE BOUQUET celebrates all my friends and family in the LBGTQ community. Cheers to you all for being who you are. I love every one of you! This PRIDE BOUQUET is also my nod … 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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WORD PLAY ART GALLERY

Visit my WORD PLAY ART GALLERY that is meant to be simple, colorful, and fun. Nothing serious in this gallery. No frowns allowed! Enjoy! These are not only quirky images to brighten any room in your home, but they make … Continue reading

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