Linda S. Marino Art
  • Home
  • About
    • Media Press
    • Artist Statement
  • SHOP Originals
    • Fine Art Prints Shop
  • Collections
    • Art in Rooms
    • Seascape Collection
    • Landscape Collection
    • Farm Collection
    • En Plein Air Collection
    • Figurative Collection
    • Kitchen Art Collection
    • Floral/ Still Life Collection
    • Florida Collection
    • Italy Collection
  • Live Painting
    • Live Painting Gallery
    • Testimonies
  • Commissioned Art
    • The Process
    • Commissioned Art Gallery
    • After Wedding Portraits
    • Bridal Bouquet Paintings
    • Pet Portraits
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Newsletter Sign Up

A Stroll in Rome

12/24/2018

0 Comments

 
Cityscape painting in oils of Rome by Linda S Marino
Ray and Ria Strolling Through the Streets of Rome, oil, 24 x 30"
Today I want to share with you a painting and an excerpt from a current project I'm working on. I'm gathering the paintings, sketches and notes from my trip to Italy this year. At the end of April, I flew over to see my son Ray and his girlfriend Ria while they were spending a semester in Rome on a study abroad program. If you want to see more artwork and sketches head on over to the Italy Paintings page here.  

Italy Trip April 2018 - Excerpt:
Day 2 -4/25/2018
Today is  Liberation Day in Italy. A national holiday celebrated annually on April 25. It marks the fall of Mussolini’s Italian Social Republic and the end of the Nazi occupation in Italy in 1945. The streets were filled with both tourists and natives soaking in the sunshine, enjoying the sights, shopping, listening to music -  like one big street party.  The temperature peaked around  65 to 70 degrees. The blue sky gave way to just a few white fluffy clouds.


First stop on the agenda, the Vatican. Ray and Ria have become so familiar with the streets in Rome. Since they arrived a few months ago for their study abroad program at JCU they have called Rome their home. As for me,  I had to put a little pep in my step to keep up with them. I did the best I could to capture the  scenes with my iPhone. A photo here, a short video clip there.  I don’t think they realized I needed to do double time to keep up with their longer strides by their longer legs. But that’s ok, they would move ahead through the crowds and then instinctively know to turn around to see where I was at. Allowing me time to shot a few photos here and a few videos there and then scurry up to them. They patiently waited for me... what lovely tourguides they made. They also didn’t realize how in shape they were from their daily walking routines and how out of shape I was. (puff - puff)

Every street we turned down there was either a trattoria, ristorante or cafe or sometimes all three! Each one set and ready to serve. The vibrant overhead awnings  stretched out just a  little past the dining tables  offering a comfortable shady spot from the bright sunlight. The tables set with  rolled up white napkins and sparkling wine glasses, sometimes a tiny bouquet of flowers in a glass vase graced the table. The string of lights were definitely for ambiance and character, and I must say they played their part well. As we strolled past each establishment we could hear a friendly voice call out "Buongiorno" - "Good Day".  From the savory aromas, to the  abundant visual scenery and the romantic sounds of the Italian language  - a stroll down the streets of  Rome is sheer bliss.



Thanks for taking the time to read my blog - I'll be sharing more of my Italy adventures in upcoming posts. 

Ciao! From the streets of Rome
Linda
Side note: A funny little story to share. The stretched canvas that this painting was painted on I gave to my son for Christmas. I wrapped a blank canvas with a note attached  "Future home of a Linda S. Marino Original Oil Painting" - and 5 months later I gave this painting to him for his birthday.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Linda's 
    Art Blog

    I love to share! Whether it's my artwork, the inspiration behind the paintings, a page from my sketchbook, studio tips, local art events and even art marketing tips...it's all about sharing and building a community of friends, family, fellow artists and art enthusiasts.

    Picture

    RSS Feed

    Linda S. Marino Art

    Promote Your Page Too

    Let's Connect....   

    Picture
    Picture
    Open Studio 
    Nov 13 -14, 2021
    at Guilford Art Center
    411 Church Street
    Guilford, CT

    Official PayPal Seal

    Archives

    February 2023
    November 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    December 2021
    September 2021
    May 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    January 2017
    September 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    December 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    September 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011

    Categories

    All
    2021 Art Calendar
    30 Day Challenge
    30 Day Challenge
    Acrylic Painting Instruction
    Animals
    Art Calendar
    Art Festival
    Art In Homes
    Art Instruction
    Art Lessons
    Arts Escape Southbury CT
    Artsplace Cheshire CT
    Beach
    Beaches
    Beach Umbrellas
    Beginner Art Instruction
    Blue
    Boat
    Boats
    Branford CT
    Branford Sketches
    Bridal Gift
    Chef
    Cityscape
    Coastal
    Commissioned Work
    Complement Colors
    Connecticut Coast
    Connecticut Landscape
    Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society
    Connecticut Treasures
    Cooking
    Couple's First Dance Painting
    Cows
    Ct
    Daily Paintworks Challenge
    Demos
    Dogs
    Fall Foliage
    Farm
    Farm Scene
    Figurative
    Flowers
    For Sale
    For Sale
    Fruit
    Garden
    Gift Idea
    Green
    Guest Artist
    Guilford
    Hammonasset Beach
    Harbor
    Home Staging
    Inspirational Stories
    Interior Design
    Interiors
    In The Kitchen
    In The Kitchen
    John A. Neff
    Kitchen Art
    Landscape
    Live Event Painting
    Live Painting Event
    Live Wedding Painter
    Live Wedding Painting In CT
    Madison
    Marketing Tips
    Mini
    Motivational Monday
    My Favorite Websites
    NBMAA
    New Canaan Ct
    Night Scene
    Nocturne
    Oil Painting
    Oil Painting
    Oil Paintings
    Oil Paintings
    Orange
    Partnership Program
    Pet Portraits
    Pink
    Pink Ribbon Series
    Plein Air
    Print Media/ News
    Purple
    Red
    Redding Ct
    Seascapes
    Sketchbook
    Sketchbook Journaling
    Sold
    Still Life
    Still Life
    Street Scene
    Studio Tip
    Studio Tip
    Sunrise Painting
    Sunset Painting
    The Artists' Loft
    Watercolor
    Watercolor Paintings
    Wedding Painting
    Wedding Portrait
    Wednesday Lessons
    Weir Farm CT
    Worldwide Paint Out
    Yellow



    Enter your email address:

    Delivered by FeedBurner

All images on this site are owned and copyrighted by Linda S. Marino. Reproduction in any format is prohibited.

Contact 

Linda S. Marino Art
Branford, CT 06405
​Phone: 203-444-5705

Art Studio
Art Gallery
​
Email: Linda@LindaSMarinoArt.com

Follow 

Privacy Policy Linda S. Marino Art
Picture
Linda Marino  Live Wedding Painter and Event Painter from Branford, CT serving the New England, New York and New Jersey area. 

Keep in Touch - 

Be the first to hear about upcoming workshops, classes, events, and  latest artwork.

​
SUBSCRIBE BELOW
  • Home
  • About
    • Media Press
    • Artist Statement
  • SHOP Originals
    • Fine Art Prints Shop
  • Collections
    • Art in Rooms
    • Seascape Collection
    • Landscape Collection
    • Farm Collection
    • En Plein Air Collection
    • Figurative Collection
    • Kitchen Art Collection
    • Floral/ Still Life Collection
    • Florida Collection
    • Italy Collection
  • Live Painting
    • Live Painting Gallery
    • Testimonies
  • Commissioned Art
    • The Process
    • Commissioned Art Gallery
    • After Wedding Portraits
    • Bridal Bouquet Paintings
    • Pet Portraits
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Newsletter Sign Up