Venice Watercolor Art & Dreams

Rose tinted Venetian Balcony

Watercolor

Dear Friends,

It is a joy to be writing to you, albeit after some time has passed. Since I last wrote, I have returned from my creative retreat to Florence. A journey of sketchbooks, journals, watercolor pens, paints, travel brushes…all packed and taken with me to enjoy creative discovery and play guided by Florence as my muse. I enjoyed exploring new and unique ways of both making art and experiencing the city, some of which I have been sharing on my Instagram.

One creative project is kept tucked in my studio; a book of a certain kind of wisdom I gained from the city. A collection of “love notes” or messages from Florence that I ended up binding into a handmade book, using marbled paper I purchased in the city.

As the time between my travels and my being back at home stretches, it opens more depths and layers of meaning. This is why I typically travel only once a year. To allow myself this time to fully absorb my creative inspirations and insights gained through travel.

That having been said, as you can see from the art shared, Venice lingers on my mind and studio, and dreams of my return are beginning to surface. I feel fortunate, I feel blessed to be able to dream of Venice, and to keep returning to the city that in many ways inspired the start of my creative journey.

When I am not traveling, another way I feed my wanderlust is through reading. I’ve recently finished the novel, “One Italian Summer,” by Rebecca Serle and am currently reading, “The Little Italian Hotel,” by Phaedra Patrick. Both are lovely, if you might like a reading suggestion.

I have also been adding new travel inspired art into my online shop. These watercolors memories of Venice and Paris, make beautiful gifts for yourself or a loved one, celebrating the joy of travel and how it enriches and colors our lives.

In the days ahead as we prepare for the holidays, I am also delighted to share a special offering from my studio.

Please enjoy complimentary shipping on all original art, with code: GIFTING.

I think of my art like watercolor heartbeats from the cities I love, capturing a place's pulse colored in the loving brushstrokes of memory. And I would be delighted to send one to you....

Until next time, I wish you and your loved ones much serenity, beauty, joy, and grace.

With my Warmest Regards to you,

Sophia