I have posted my paintings to this site because my intent in learning to paint is to be able to paint Tuscan landscapes during my trip. I have not taken any lessons and my first painting was started in November 2010. They are all in Acrylic paint on canvas.
My plan is to load the car with painting supplies and head out into the countryside and choose a place to paint. The interesting thing about this approach is that as time goes by the light changes which can dramatically change what I will see. It will be a challenge to do this as I have only ever worked from photographs to date. Of course I will bring my camera as well so that I can print photos of those scenes to work more on the paintings later. Lots of water and a picnic basket will make these outings more enjoyable...and I mustn't forget a hat, stool and umbrella as well. I can hardly wait!
Musings regarding my preperations for my trip to Tuscany in the fall of 2011. I will continue to post a running commentary of my activities while I am in Tuscany.
Castelmuzio

Castelmuzio is the town I will call home for 3 months. Only 240 residents that dont speak much English..it will be like playing sherades!
About Me
- Diane
- Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
- I am a retired Canadian woman who enjoys travel, art, music, family and retired life. I have so many things I want to do and experience now that I have the freedom to do so. In July 2010 I retired after 30 years of public service. I moved away from the city and settled in beautiful Prince Edward County on Lake Ontario. In August 2011 I met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, and we have been inseparable ever since. I am living the life I have always dreamed of and I am so grateful for all the blessings in my life.
Links to information about Tuscany and my trip there
- Italian cell phone deals
- The house I am renting
- The Town
- Village weather and a map
- Things to do in Tuscany 2011
- publication on the Val D'Orcia
- Tuscan Recipies
- a driving tour of the Val D'Orcia region
- San Filippo and other free hot springs
- Certaldo - medieval festivals Sept & Oct.
- Lucca Midevil Festival in September
- Tuscan average weather by week and by month
- information on Tuscany
- Stories and Pics of Cinque Terre
- Car rental information and estimates
- things to do and tours in Florence
- tickets to attractions in Italy, Galleries, Colleseum etc
- Bus routes and schedules in Tuscany
- information about train travel in Italy
- Map of train routes in Italy
- Official site for Italy train schedules
- train tickets and information in Europe/ Italy
- Steam Train tour through Tuscany
- Southern Tuscany Steam Train Schedule
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