Tag Archives: still life

SICILIAN TABLE

Posted on May 23, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

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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ALLEGRETTO ART – FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

Posted on November 24, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

  ALLEGRETTO ART – FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! Extended today, Friday,11/24, until midnight tonight: Eastern Standard Time! Quality giclee prints, greeting cards, tote bags, i-phone cases, throw pillows, etc. I hope you enjoy browsing through my eclectic gallery that ranges from … Continue reading →

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TUSCAN TABLE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

TUSCAN TABLE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I know Thanksgiving seems like it’s all about the food, but we need to take some time to reflect on all those everyday things that we take for granted: a roof over our heads, lights, … Continue reading →

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ROMAN TABLE

Posted on November 14, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

ROMAN TABLE Those who know me and my art know that color and whimsy are my passions, but once in a blue moon, I’ll dabble in something more traditional. It’s a good exercise, but not nearly as much fun. And … Continue reading →

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Pansies For Rosalina

Posted on May 12, 2013 by pamelaallegretto

PANSIES FOR ROSALINA My Mom is no longer with me on this earth, but she is always in my heart. These flowers are for her. I wanted to paint bright bold colors, happy, joyful colors, not pastel, sappy colors.  No … Continue reading →

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Paris Blues

Posted on April 6, 2013 by pamelaallegretto

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. The original 16″x20″ acrylic painting on wrapped … Continue reading →

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COLORADO MOUNTAIN VIEW

Posted on September 5, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

COLORADO MOUNTAIN VIEW As a Colorado native, I thought it only fitting to include a view of the Rocky Mountains in my “Views To Go” series of tromp l’oeil window scenes.  For those of you who have never visited Colorado, … Continue reading →

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PAINTING IN ITALY – TUSCANY – TROMP L’OEIL WINDOW VIEW

Posted on August 8, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

TUSCAN VIEW is another painting in my tromp l’oeil “Views To Go” collection.  The paintings in this collection are all acrylic on wrapped canvas, with the border and sides painted in wood tones to add to the illusion. The original painting … Continue reading →

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Sicilian View – Trompe L’Oeil Painting

Posted on July 30, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

SICILIAN VIEW – Trompe L’Oeil Painting – “Views to Go” I started my “Views To Go” collection while living in Hawaii. My art studio was a portion of a converted garage with one small window. I played with the idea … 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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Red And Orange Flowers

Posted on July 6, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

I know,  it’s a boring title.  But at the time that I did this painting, I was bored. I took an artist’s still life workshop and to my dismay, the subject was this boring, colorless vase with these faded pink … Continue reading →

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Tuscan View

Posted on June 30, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

My “Views To Go” series of paintings was created by accident.  I had just finished a trompe l’oeil mural of a window scene for a client and she lamented the fact that if she ever moved the mural would have … Continue reading →

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Roman Table

Posted on June 24, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

Wine and pears are the perfect Romandessert, so that was my inspiration for this painting.  It was a bit tricky for me, as this was my first attempt at painting pears, and several times I was tempted to just drink … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Table

Posted on June 23, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

The warm Tuscan sunset inspired the rich colors for this Tuscan Table.  As I am not usually a still life painter, it was a bit of a struggle to keep my eggplant from looking like a mutant cucumber and my … Continue reading →

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Venetian Table

Posted on June 22, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

I titled this painting “Venetian Table” for 2 reasons: The bowl filled with onions made me think of Venice’s celebrated “fegato con cipolle” / “liver with onions,” and the difficulty I had painting the onions made me cry enough tears to … Continue reading →

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