Tag Archives: warm colors

“EDITORS PICK”

Recently, the gracious administrators at ARTMAJEUR in Paris, Franceselected my original art gallery for their “EDITOR’S PICK.” I am honored to have been chosen and to have my work alongside so many gifted artists. I know my work is not … Continue reading

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LAVENDER FARM IN TUSCANY

While driving through Italy’s Tuscan Region, we spied this lavender farm. I loved how the purple lavender played off the golden Tuscan sky. The original 8”x10” acrylic on wrapped canvas is available for purchase. Contact me here or visit my … Continue reading

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“HAPPY EARTH DAY”

In celebration of EARTH DAY, I thought I would post my painting of FALL IN NEW ENGLAND.I know it’s Springtime now, but my feeble attempts at landscape painting are limited, and I wanted to post something appropriate to celebrate EARTH … Continue reading

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“WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”

Certainly, one month isn’t nearly enough time to celebrate all of the amazing women who, throughout the centuries, have made significant contributions to the betterment of society around the world. However, it’s a start. 1000 thanks to FINEARTAMERICA for voting … Continue reading

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MATERA

None of us the US are allowed inside the EU right now, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming of better days to come. For those adventurous artists who have squeezed the last drop from your yellow ochre and burnt … Continue reading

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“TUSCAN FARMHOUSE AT SUNSET”

 In “TUSCAN FARMHOUSE AT SUNSET” I wanted to pay homage to the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries, from sunup to sundown, have tended their land with a deep love and respect. The original 8�x10� acrylic on canvas painting … Continue reading

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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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MATERA

MATERA For those adventurous artists who have squeezed the last drop from your yellow ochre and burnt sienna while painting Tuscan sunrises and sunsets, head south. I’m not talking Rome or Naples or Salerno, I mean the Deep South that … Continue reading

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Allegretto Art – FREE Worldwide Shipping

Allegretto Art – FREE Worldwide Shipping extended today, Saturday, 11/26, until midnight tonight: Eastern Standard Time! Quality giclee prints, greeting cards, tote bags, i-phone cases, throw pillows, etc. A thousand thanks to yesterday’s buyers! I am deeply appreciative and hope … Continue reading

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TUSCAN VIEW

TUSCAN VIEW – I wanted to share my trompe l’oeil painting in honor of the “Festa Della Liberazione” celebrated in Italy today. April 25 is a national Italian holiday commemorating the end of the Italian Civil War and the end … Continue reading

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HARVESTING POPPIES IN TUSCANY

HARVESTING POPPIES IN TUSCANY In HARVESTING POPPIES IN TUSCANY I wanted to celebrate the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries have tended their land with a deep love and respect from sun-up to sun-down. The original 11”x14” acrylic on … Continue reading

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VINTAGE BUS

VINTAGE BUS   VINTAGE Bus A blast from the past. This 1966  VW Bus has found a happy home atop a poppy field, enjoying a Colorado Rocky Mountain “high.” The original acrylic on canvas painting is available for purchase on … Continue reading

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SICILIAN CIARAMELLA

    Sicilian Ciaramella  The Sicilian Ciaramella is similar to the Scottish Bagpipe, however, the Sicilian instrument, made out of pigskin, is lustier in tone. Quality giclee prints from greeting card size to poster size are available on my finartamerica … Continue reading

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Tuscan Farmhouse At Sunset

  Tuscan Farmhouse At Sunset In Tuscan Farmhouse At Sunset I wanted to pay homage to the Italian farmers who for hundreds of centuries have tended their land with a deep love and respect from sunup to sundown. The original … Continue reading

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