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Storm Over the Duomo, Florence

11/2/2016

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Florence is like a love song to the universe. Our time there was pure joy, as we revisited favorite landmarks—and favorite restaurants—we remembered from the ten days we spent there 25 years ago. Only this time it was better, because we were sharing it with our kids.

This was our third day in Florence. We had already seen the David and the Uffizzi, been back to two of our favorite restaurants, and taken the boys to the ceramica shop where we met our little Italian grandmother, Nonna Bruna. Today we had just come from the stunning hillside estate, Villa Agape, where where we stayed during our first visit to Florence. It was looking like rain, but the water-heavy clouds hadn't yet released their rain. We stood in the Piazzale Michelangelo in awe of this view of Florence and the Arno, still warmly lit while the storm clouds gathered overhead. 

For me, this painting—and this moment—captures the timeless beauty of Tuscany, the warmth of its people and customs, and a day we'll never forget.

This painting will be exhibited for the first time at the AmBank show which opens this evening in Provo. Come see it in person!
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12/7/2018 12:06:32 am

Paintings are said to be works which have engraves a part of their artist's soul. Just looking at this painting has brought shivers down my spine. I am incredibly fascinated with this truly amazing painting. That is really rare for me, considering I am not really a great fan of art works. What really interest me the most was the fact that it captivated me in an instant. I cannot think of any other painting that was able to make me feel that way.

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