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Paintings from Italy, 2004, Abbadia Ardenga, Tuscany (below Montalcino)

Six plein air painters, including myself, met at Abbadia Ardenga for a week of intense painting - we came from all over. Three were from California, one from Minnasota, and one from Singapore. The weather was dramatic to say the least. We experienced a windstorm (hurricane?) that devastated the vines in a strange pattern, and destroyed at least one town in the region. Other days there were thunderstorms that were beautiful to watch, but made it difficult to paint. And then there were a few calm, sunny days. One couldn't ask for more variety.

This was a challenging day for color. It was subtle and hard too pick out. Also the light changed very quickly from an overcast day to a much brighter one. In the evening the clouds came closer and there was rain. A day for people who like it when the weather acts up.

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