Loggia in the Afternoon Desert flora The archways of this Italian

The archways of this Italian villa led to a walkway into the vineyards

I think it’s this contrast that makes them such appealing subjects to paint

"Succulent I" is part of the open edition Botanical Squares  giclée series

one of the towns along the Amalfi coast south of Naples

Watercolor on gallery wrapped canvas - 24″ x 32″

Loggia in the Afternoon Desert flora The archways of this ItalianI had the opportunity to go on a painting trip with fellow artists and visit the mission in Santa Barbara, CA. We had the rare priviledge of painting plein air in the inner courtyard usually off limits to visitors. This piece is from that afternoon. Shipping included for this giclee.