Few things delight me more than seeing Maurizio intent on, absorbed with and inspired by his painting. Years ago he painted often, especially when the children and I spent long summers in California and he was home alone.
"Umbrian Farm House"
For many reasons, mostly regarding an overly busy business schedule, he set his canvases and paints aside. Last summer, as you may remember from reading this blog, one of our guests, a fascinating New York artist and gallery owner, invited Maurizio to join him for a full day of vibrant, intense and exciting "en plein air" painting. That full day of inspiration, sharing of artistic passions, rekindled Maurizio's desire to paint and remains as one of his happiest days at the inn.
"View from Genius Loci" - the "en plein air" painting created last August
Since that August day last year, Maurizio has created and completed many works which we have framed appropriately and which now grace the stone or hand-troweled walls of Genius Loci.
"Umbrian Farm Houses"
" Olive Grove in the Spring" - lovingly dedicated to me
"Umbrian Hamlet"
detail of "Umbrian Hamlet"
Artistic endeavors elevate the soul! Inspiration, creation, implementation, fine-tuning, assessment, completion - an exciting and meaningful "journey".
Comments (5)
Mary, what a talent Maurizio is! These paintings are just beautiful.
Posted by Donna | August 12, 2008 12:29 AM
Posted on August 12, 2008 00:29
Absolutely beautiful. I would love to be looking at any one of those on my wall every day.
Posted by janie | August 13, 2008 4:25 PM
Posted on August 13, 2008 16:25
Very beautiful paintings, Mary! I particularly love Umbrian Farm Houses, the colours are delightful.
Posted by sandrac | August 13, 2008 8:36 PM
Posted on August 13, 2008 20:36
Mary, absolutely beautiful. I truly look forward with great anticipation to seeing these this weekend. A Presto
Posted by Jane | August 14, 2008 4:11 PM
Posted on August 14, 2008 16:11
And I thought you married him for his good looks and promising future... should've known that an art history major would "require" an artist to share her life!
Posted by Brad'll Do It | August 19, 2008 12:03 AM
Posted on August 19, 2008 00:03