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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Posted on October 4, 2024 by pamelaallegretto

You don’t have to be a Christian or even religious to appreciate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He cherished all of nature and creatures large and small. I mean, how can you not love someone who talked to … Continue reading →

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CORTINA d’AMPEZZO

Posted on July 9, 2024 by pamelaallegretto

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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DAY LILY AT DAWN

Posted on February 15, 2024 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on January 20, 2024 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on November 26, 2023 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on June 1, 2023 by pamelaallegretto

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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“LIFE IS TRICKY”

Posted on March 12, 2023 by pamelaallegretto

These past few months have been “tricky” to say the least. But thanks to all of my friends and family we are keeping a positive attitude for better days ahead. Spring is just around the corner. It’s time to celebrate … Continue reading →

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VAL D’ORCIA

Posted on December 19, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

VAL D’ORCIA While driving through Italy’s Val D’Orcia region, we spied this cart overflowing with flowers, the colors of which mirrored the explosive sunset. Or was it the other way around? Hmmm… , The original is an acrylic and watercolor … Continue reading →

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PRIDE FLAG DAISY

Posted on August 2, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

PRIDE FLAG DAISY celebrates all my friends and family in the LBGTQ community. I wanted my flower to have a party on my canvas where everyone’s invited. Cheers to you all for being who you are. I love each and … Continue reading →

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“HAPPY EARTH DAY”

Posted on April 22, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

In celebration of EARTH DAY, I thought I would post my painting  “TROPICAL TRINITY.” I’m not a fan of wishy-washy, muted colors, and so I played with the bold vivid colors that speak to me while hanging out in Paradise … Continue reading →

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APRIL FOOLS’

Posted on April 1, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

APRIL FOOLS’ I decided since today is April Fools’ Day, I would share a few Italian Proverbs regarding fools. These are just a bit of fluff for a light-hearted holiday. “I stolti crescono senza innaffiarli.” “Fools grow without watering.” “I … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SPRING – “NEW ENGLAND WATERFALL”

Posted on March 20, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

HAPPY SPRING – “NEW ENGLAND WATERFALL” Connecticut is a plein air artist’s paradise. In addition to the vibrant warm hues that dominate the fall landscape, an explosion of pink, yellow, violet, and rose proclaim spring. The first time I painted … Continue reading →

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“PEACE”

Posted on February 28, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

Here’s something interesting: I belong to 37 FB artist groups. In about half of those, I posted this painting with the simple title “Peace.” 3 of the groups denied the submission, as they considered it “Too political.” I never would … Continue reading →

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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Posted on October 5, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Yesterday was the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. We don’t have to be Christians or even religious to appreciate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He cherished all of nature and creatures large and small. I mean, … Continue reading →

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PRIDE MONTH – PRIDE BOUQUET  

Posted on June 1, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

June is PRIDE MONTH.My painting 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. … Continue reading →

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