In Italy 2012: SelfPortrait

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This is a story of my journey to Italy. I honestly can't say going to Italy was ever on my dreamlist. Not that it shouldn't have been. But I can honestly say, going to paint in Europe has been. I am about to turn 40 and I started talking about doing a trip for my birthday to paint and learn with other incredible artists. I have been discovering that there are many arty retreats that happen around the world and I knew I wanted to be part of one. One of the other amazing things I discovered this year through Instagram was Misty Mawn. I was also following some of her incredible students. That's where I met Jenny Lee too, it was her quest to get to Italy that inspired me to try too. I love how discovering one thing has lead to discovering new things that have ultimately lead me here. I am not there yet by a long shot, but I know this style of painting is ultimately where I would like my painting to go. This journey would be purely for me and my love for painting, my deep unfinished business with traveling and my love of discovery and the adventures that come from stepping out of the door. I think it might be a bit of a quest, maybe even a bit of a pilgrimage as I head into my 40's. But whatever it is, I am trusting it will be so much more than that in the end...

In Italy 2012

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Thursday, 29 November 2012

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