Copyrighted © 2009 Linda Warner Constantino. Oil on linen. 6 by 8 inches.

I do not know where my summer! I returned from Italy and just got busy. I taught an intensive 5 week schedule at SCAD and was doing some design work. I am back into my painting now and have had the time to photograph some of the paintings from my trip to Tuscany this past June where I taught a plein air painting workshop.

This is a quick little painting I created. The view looks at some farmhouses surrounded by vineyards. It was late afternoon and things were just starting to go golden. No matter what the day was like painting it was always nice to come back for the wonderful dinners at Spannocchia. Everyone chats about there day and casually enjoys dining. I loved it!

"Tuscan Farmhouse" - Sold

Copyrighted by © 2008 Linda Warner Constantino - 7" by 5" - oil on linen board.

This painting is from my recent trip to Spannocchia near Siena, Italy where I will be teaching a workshop this summer. I was heading to paint another view when I turned and saw this farmhouse nestled in the hillside with the orchard in front of it. I cannot wait to come back and paint in the same area this summer with everything in bloom.

Tuscan Trees

This painting was inspired by my recent trip to Spannocchia where I will be teaching a plein air painting workshop this summer.During the late afternoon the light was peaking through the trees on the other side of the driveway leaving little dots and slivers of light. I also find the tall cypress trees irresistible Copyright © 2008 by Linda Warner Constantino - 5" by 7" oil on linen board - Available for $100 plus shipping and handling. Email me if interested.

Return from Tuscany

I just returned from Spannocchia in Italy where I spent the week plein air painting in oils and watercolors. The weather was on the chilly side but the experience was unforgettable. The grounds afforded endless views for painting. Sometimes it was difficult to decide. The food was memorable and so were the aromas that came out of the kitchen. It was like a dream and a trip back in time. I highly recommend going there! I created numerous studies and took lots of pictures. I will be posting some of them soon. If you are interested I am going to be teaching a plein air painting workshop there this summer. For more information visit my other blog Plein Air Painting in Tuscany