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NEW ENGLAND COVERED BRIDGE
NEW ENGLAND COVERED BRIDGE When we first moved to Connecticut, I became fascinated by the multitude of charming covered bridges scattered across the state. I understand the covered bridge craze abounds throughout all of New England. A few years ago, I … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto art, allegretto design, ancient bridge, blue, bridge, connecticut, covered bridge, east haddam, floral, flowers, historic bridge, landscape, modern art, moodus, nature, new england, new england covered bridge, new england landscape, original art, paesaggio, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, plein air painting, ponte, purple, red, river, rural setting, sky, springtime, stream, tourism, travel, trees, wild flowers, wooden bridge
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IL PRIMO SETTEMBRE/SEPTEMBER FIRST
by Luciano Somma On this first day of September, I felt it appropriate to share the poem SEPTEMBER FIRST written by Luciano Somma. As in all of Luciano’s poetry, we feel the sentimental spirit of one of Italy’s foremost poets. … Continue reading
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Tagged allegretto art, allegretto design, autumn, autumn colors, blue, botanical, clouds, connecticut, contemporary, East Hampton, fall, fall colors, floral, flowers, gold, green, impressionistic, landscape, leaves, Luciano somma september, lupin, mountains, nature, new england, orange, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, plein air, poetry, poppies, purple, red, river, sky, stream, tourism, travel, trees, trnaslations, warm colors, warm tones, water, wildflowers, yellow
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EARTH DAY
EARTH DAY In celebration of Earth Day, I thought I would post my painting of the Pololu Valley Lookout, on the North West corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. Cheers to Mother Earth for bestowing us with this awesome … Continue reading
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Tagged allegretto, allegretto art, allegretto design, big island, big island of hawaii, blue, earth day, floral, flowers, hawaii, island, island art, kailua kona hawaii, kona coast, landscape, mountain cliffs, north shore, ocean, orange, original art, pacific ocean, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, pololu valley, pololu valley lookout, sea, seascape, sky, sunset, trees, tropical, tropical flowers, tropics, view, vista, waves, wildflowers, yellow
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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
Posted in Art, flowers, new england art, original art, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto art, art, blossoms, blue, connecticut, connecticut tourism, contemporary art, East Hampton, floral, flowering trees, flowers, green, landscape, nature, new england, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, plein air painting, purple, red, river, rocks, sky, stream, tourism, travel, trees, water, waterfall, yellow
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VINTAGE FIAT 500
Fiat 500 What better way to explore the Tuscan coastline of Italy than in a vintage “red” Fiat 500? The original 8”x10” acrylic on canvas painting is available for purchase on my art website: http://www/pamelaallegretto-franz.com Giclee prints from greeting … Continue reading
Posted in Art, flowers, Italian Architecture, Italy, original art, Travel, Tuscany, Uncategorized
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto art, art, automobile, ca, cars, classic cars, classic fiat, contemporary art, fiat, fiat 500, floral, flowers, italia, italian architecture, italian classic cars, Italian farm house, italian travel, Italy, landscape, Mediterranean, mediterranean sea, ocean, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, red, red fiat, red fiat 500, seascape, toscana, tourism, travel, trees, tuscan farm house, tuscan landscape, tuscan scene, Tuscany, vintage cars, vintage fiat 500, water, wild flowers
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COLORADO MOUNTAIN VIEW
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
Posted in Art, Food and Beverage, original art, Still Life, Travel, Trompe L'oeil, Uncategorized, Views To Go
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto, allegretto art, art, colorado mountains, contemporary art, eggplant, food and beverage, funky art, illusion painting, landscape, mountain view, mountains, mushrooms, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, plein air painting, purple mountains, rocky mountain gourmet, rocky mountains, still life, tomamtoes, tourism, travel, trees, trompe l'oeil, vegetable painting, window scene
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Lake Como / Lago di Como / Painting In Italy
PAINTING IN ITALY / LAGO DI COMO Lake Como (Larius, as it was known to the Romans) has been called “the looking glass of Venus,” and Virgil pronounced it “our greatest lake.” Not to be out quoted, Stendhal characterized … Continue reading
Posted in Art, flowers, Food and Beverage, Italian Architecture, Italy, original art, painting tips, Still Life, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto, allegretto art, alps, art, beach, contemporary art, flowers, food and beverage, funky art, italia, italian architecture, italian scene, italian travel, Italy, lago di como, lake, lake view, landscape, mountains, original art, painting in italy, painting tips, pam franz, pamela allegretto, plein air painting, sail boats, tourism, travel, trees, trompe l'oeil, Tuscany, water, wine, wine glass
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Sicilian View – Trompe L’Oeil Painting
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
Posted in Art, flowers, Food and Beverage, Italian Architecture, Italy, original art, Still Life, Travel, Trompe L'oeil, Views To Go
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto, allegretto art, art, Chianti, chianti bottle, contemporary art, cypress trees, flowers, food and beverage, funky art, italia, italian architecture, Italian farm house, italian scene, italian travel, Italy, landscape, mediterranean art, mediterranean painting, original art, paesaggistica, painting in italy, pamela allegretto, plein air painting, sicilia, Sicilian food, sicilian landscape, sicilian tourism, sicilian travel, Sicily, still life, tourism, travel, trees, trompe l'oeil, Vino, vino rosso, window view, windows, wine bottle, wine glass
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS – POLOLU VALLEY LOOKOUT
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
Posted in Art, flowers, Hawaii, original art, painting tips, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged acrylic painting, acrylic painting tips, allegretto, allegretto art, art, beach, beach scene, big island of hawaii, brerra paints, cliffs, contemporary art, flo aide, flowers, hawaii, hawaiian art, hawaiian landscape, hawaiian pua, hawaiian scene, hawaiian seascape, hawaiian travel, landscape, liquitex, maimare paints, north shore, ocean, original art, painting tips, plein air painting, rocks, tourism, travel, trees, tropical, tropical art, tropical flower, tropics, water
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Fall In New England
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
Posted in Art, flowers, new england art, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto, allegretto art, art, connecticut, connecticut landscape, connecticut tourism, connecticut travel, contemporary art, fall colors, flowers, impressionism, impressionistic landscape, landscape, new england, new england art, new england fall landscape painting, new england landscape, original art, red, river, stream, tourism, travel, trees, water
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Waterfall At East Hampton
What is it about waterfalls that attracts people? I mean, all they are is water running over rocks. So what’s the big deal? For me, the attraction is the power of the water, the force of nature, if you will. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, new england art, original art, Uncategorized
Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto, art, connecticut, contemporary art, giclee prints, landscape, nature, new england art, original art, plein air painting, river, rocks, stream, tourism, travel, trees, water, waterfall
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Val D’Orcia Tuscan Landscape
The definition of Landscape is: “view of natural scenery.” Does this then exclude any man-made structures, i.e. bridges, barns, buildings, houses, etc? Where does one draw the line? Many landscapes include a fence. If a fence is allowed, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, flowers, Italian Architecture, Italy, original art, Uncategorized
Tagged allegretto, allegretto art, art, contemporary art, fiori, flowers, italia, italian architecture, italian landscape, italian scene, italian travel, italina farm house, Italy, mountains, original art, paesaggistica, sunset, tourism, travel, trees, turismo, tuscan lanscape, tuscan scene, Tuscany
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