Once we finished leading our Tuscany Foodie Trek, Scott and I extended our adventure since we absolutely love the area so much. What a delight as we checked into our B and B to discover that the grounds were surrounded by rose gardens. WOW! With such a plethora of beautiful blooms, it was really hard to narrow down what to paint. Finally I landed on these crimson beauties with a peak at the Tuscan villa in the distance. And, of course I adore the cypress trees so indicative of Tuscany so I had to include them in the background. Filled with joy and color, I hope you are transported to this serene escape.

 

I couldn’t resist painting another day in this beautiful rose garden in Tuscany. Feeling ambitious today and not wanting to be constrained capturing the gorgeous scene on a small canvas, I decided to work much larger. I was attracted to these bountiful climbing roses framing the villa in the distance as they stretched across this arched trellis. Wanting to keep this piece loose and free, I created abstract passages in the scene so these crimson beauties could be the star. Running out of time on location, I’ll finish this piece in my studio with a few final touches to pull everything together, but retain the mood of a dreamlike reality.