The power and beauty of form
There is a wonderful synchronicity that comes when studying classical realism at the FAA by the very nature of being in Firenze. Here,...
Nature sleeps
I am loving the winter months. Aside from the obvious delight of there being absolutely no monster-sized mosquitos (massive bonus)- I...
"Beauty awakens the soul to act" - Dante Alighieri
Firenze Light Festival bathes it's most famous of historical buildings with stunning light shows, drawing from a rich classical heritage...
Mulled wine, strudel and lashings of good cheer
The joys of being in the Northern hemisphere for Christmas - a cold change and the Christmas markets. Am feeling decidedly festive from...
'From a little spark may burst a flame'
One of my favourite Florentine sculptures - 'Monument to Dante' by Enrico Pazzi (1857-1865) - set upon the steps of the magnificent...
Pumpkin time
It was good to see one of the city's artisans in action this morning at the fresh food markets of Sant'Ambrogio! Totally absorbed in his...
Sunshine after rain
Nice spot to dry off your feathers on a Sunday morning.
Wanted - lofty commute with views and private gallery
Named after it's architect, the Vasari Corridor was commissioned in 1565 by Cosimo de' Medici to celebrate the wedding of his son...
Lazy Sundays
The luxury of time saw a quick run turn into a leisurely two hour exploration of unexplored back streets up in the hills above Florence....
Celebrating Autumn
The joy of the new FAA school being a little out of town is that I am gifted a front row seat to the changing seasons while cycling to...
