Italy Photo of the Day
21 Apr 2020

Italy Photo of the Day

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I enjoy watching local Italians at work, and this Vietri ceramic artisan pauses just long enough for me to meet her. I am mesmerized as I watch  Anna Rita hand paint  a ceramic plate with precision. Do you enjoy meeting … Continued

Italy Travel – Photo of the Day
11 Oct 2015

Italy Travel – Photo of the Day

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I always enjoy watching local artisans and artists at work. I came across this artist on a footbridge in Venice. She was so focused on her painting that I dared not interrupt. Do you notice anything particularly interesting in this … Continued

Inside the Accademia Gallery in Florence
6 Sep 2015

Inside the Accademia Gallery in Florence

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On my first visit to Florence a few years ago, I rushed into the Accademia Gallery with one purpose in mind, to see the original marble sculpture of David by Michelangelo. I quickly found my way to the hall where … Continued

An Interview with a Mosaic Artist and Designer – Meet Felicia Funderburk
4 Jan 2015

An Interview with a Mosaic Artist and Designer – Meet Felicia Funderburk

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Today I am  truly honored to introduce you to Felicia  Funderburk, creator, designer, and owner of  Fragments Mosaic Studio in Los Angeles.  Felicia is a  mosaic artist with a love and passion for Italy, and it certainly can be felt … Continued

Take a Sculpture Course in Carrara
20 Nov 2014

Take a Sculpture Course in Carrara

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Carrara in Tuscany is not your typical tourist location, but it is the city known for its immense marble quarries. I loved visiting this city on my own and touring the impressive caves and marble quarries  was an eye-opener to … Continued

Margie in Italy
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