Our studio is fantastic!
AN UNEXPECTED TREAT
The day we went to Montulpuciano, we came across a movie set. It was so realistic that at first we didn’t realize what it was. The crew was in the middle of a scene when we arrived – something going on with the pope as you can see in the photo. We soon discovered that this was the set for a new TV series called Medici Family from Florence (or something like that). I’ve seen an advertisement for it back in the states. Dustin Hoffman is in it and although we just missed him, we did see that handsome young actor who plays Robb Stark on Game of Thrones. What eyes!
We’ve also been to:
Cortona
Eaten Gelato a time or two…or three.
Pienza
Orvieto
Monterrigiore
Siena
ANYWAY, we have had a blast. Eaten delicious food, drank wonderful wines, laughed sooooo much and painted our hearts out. We have all decided we will be sad to leave.
I know that I will. I have enjoyed this so very much.
It will soon be time to start dreaming of next year’s workshops in Greece, Spain and France. But not quite yet. I want to enjoy every little minute I have yet remaining here in Italy. I’m going to turn out the light, listen to the quiet night and fall asleep with thoughts of today floating gently thru my mind…
Kathie
Kathie, It is wonderful to hear you are having such a fantastic time. Nice photos to make us drool with envy. Safe journey home.
I knew exactly where that rainbow was …….. How perfect for you and the painters to enjoy ????!!!!! So happy for you all …I enjoyed your photos my memories were relived with each one !
Love ya !
Marty
What lovely photos! Thanks so much for sharing these! So happy you are having a great time – wish I could have been there, too! Maybe next time –
Oh, how wonderful!!! Enjoy enjoy and glad you are having such a great time. Would be FAB to join you again sometime! Greece next year too. WOW!
Enjoyed my trip so much. Beautiful country, wonderful staff at villa taking care of our every need, and fantastic artist Kathie George teaching. What more could you ask for? My expectations were exceeded many times. Left with inspiration for many paintings. Thank you for a trip that I will never forget.
Looks so beautiful! So happy you are having a great time! Love the pictures of your trip. Thanks for sharing.????????
You know, on the plane back to Ireland on Sept 6, I sat next to two American gals… they told me that one of their favorite villages was Montulpucciano! They told me that Dustin Hoffman was there on a movie set. On our very last day there with Barbara’s Art Group, we were supposed to stop there, but we didn’t… our loss but hey, YOU made it and that’s terrific!
It is an answer to all of our prayers for you!! The trip looks fantastic, maybe I will be able to join you some day.
You have blessed so many with your teaching skills. Thank you, Jeanne
This has been a trip that dreams are made from. Kathie, you are so inspirational and make even a rainy day sunny. Thank you and Mike for making our trip truly wonderful.
i hope you are feeling good and it sounds like you are. You are taking fabulous photos and will have great & meaningful subjects to paint.
it is wonderful to be able to see such beautiful sites (i never will – no way to get there **fear of flying**) i will need to find local beautiful pics.
have fun and great painting the rest of your trip and have a safe trip home.
Sharon
Wow! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful trip with us. I feel like I was there with you. Fantastic experiences for a lifetime. Have a great time with the rest of the trip and a safe trip home. Prayers, love, and hugs, Karen
I am so glad you are doing well. Your photos are magnificent. I have been to most of these villages and I wish I was there with you. Have a wonderful time. May there always be a rainbow over your head.Be safe. Pat Greene
Oh how I miss you and wish I were there! such a beautiful place! Maybe next time!! I know you are having much more fun than I am. So glad you were able to get there and have such a wonderful visit! How is the painting? 🙂
Kathie, what incredible photos! And wow, to be gifted with the rainbow that CAME TO YOU, AND happening on a movie set!!! And also, I personally believe that when we don’t have internet at our foreign travels, that’s a gift too, cuz we can put the techy stuff away for awhile and truly be in the moment! So happy for you!!!! Keep enjoying your travels!!
Wow! It all sounds wonderful. There are some nice paintings coming out of those photos for sure. Love the turquoise shutters and the cat and really all of them. Just think of the fun you will have painting them and remembering your trip – holding a gelato in one hand and a brush in the other.
The photos are wonderful….what a great amount of material for future paintings exist in these beautiful places. Maybe one day I will go there and paint.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of the trip. I’m glad that you are enjoying the country and I’m sure that there will be some paintings done when you get home. Have a safe trip home!
Love your pics and descriptions. Sounds fabulous! Glad all is well.
So happy for you and that you are so Blessed! Enjoy to your hearts content. You are so deserving of such beautiful sites!
Oh, thanks Kathie for sharing your wonderful adventure with us. So glad that you all have been having such an outstanding time. The photos are fantastic. Wishing you all safe travels.☺☺
Oh, how my heart and body long to be there with you. Your descriptions bring back so many happy memories. You paint a picture with your blogs. I have never been happier than when in Italy. Next time you go I will be there with you for sure.
These photos bring back memories of our perfect 25th anniversary – a month of sheer bliss from Venice to Rome and lots in-between. So glad your trip is perfect as well! I am looking forward to our time together for painting in November.
What a great treat!! Everything is beautiful!! Have a great time!!
What a wonderful experience, and photos to match! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Great photos! I saw a couple that would make great paintings!!!
Kathie…..How do I thank someone who lead me to so many new places and adventures? My memories will last a life time. Still going through the pictures and notes. So inspired…I am painting every day now. You made each day a gift….especially for this newbee.