Navigating Florence

 

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While I'm waiting for my new lightbulbs to arrive (from Amazon, because I couldn't find what I wanted locally), I pulled up my Italy photos. This was a VERY common sight in Florence - people looking at maps. It reminded me of the days when we used maps regularly, rather than our smartphones. But it was the bags that really caught my attention with this scene. The large white bag next to the little yellow one - scrumptious.

Counting Change

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Hats and bags - perfect subjects!

Loaded Down

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I didn't have time to paint when I was in Mexico (San Miguel de Allende), but I took pictures whenever I could. Here's the first "scene" that caught my eye.

It's in Here Somewhere

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I've been rearranging my studio lately, and am extra motivated to move some old work that's been sitting around. This is one of two I have left from my show last year. The scene is from Times Square in New York City.

Catching Up

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I don't know where this guy was exactly (except somewhere in NYC), but the steps were a block wide and went up forever. I'd been pondering how I would paint the steps behind him for a while, when it suddenly occurred to me that I could just suggest them, like this! I also warmed them up a bit, because I think it goes better with his hat. And it reads like sunshine, huh?

Bag Lady

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This lady was so cool. Someday I'll do a larger painting of her so I can show the funky round (gold) glasses she was wearing. They just didn't work on this small format.

Bring Your Own Bag

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Just a reminder, in case you're interested, this month's Daily Paintworks contest is ending in a few days. Here are last month's winners, and here is the place to enter for this month.

Meanwhile, above are some eco-friendly shoppers who have brought their own bags. Gotta love 'em.