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The first oil paintings depicting scenes from my recent trip to Italy & Germany are now available! There are three Italian scenes (Sicily, Naples, and Ostuni) and two scenes of Germany (Berlin and Nuremberg).

These 9x12" unframed* paintings are being sold directly from my studio.

If interested, just drop me an email at [email protected].

*see bottom for framing option

Olive Grove, Southern Italy

Unframed oil on panel, 9x12", 2019

$495 SOLD

View of the olive grove of the Agriturismo Antica Masseria Brancati, an historic olive farm/B&B on the outskirts of Ostuni, a town in the Puglia region of southern Italy. Late in the day, the setting summer sun cut dramatic shadow streaks across the grove, and I think this is what attracted me most to the scene. Incidentally, some of these olive trees are close to 2000 years old, and are considered to produce some of the region's best olive oil. 

Harbor View, Sicily

Unframed oil on panel, 12x9", 2019

$550 SOLD

This scene is from the island of Lipari, one of the Aeolian Islands off the northern coast of Sicily. I spent three days here, and the small harbor (Marina Corta) had an abundance of charming views with fishing boats and weathered architecture. 

River View, Nuremberg

Unframed oil on panel, 9x12", 2019

$495 SOLD

View of the Pegnitz River in the historic old town of Nuremberg, Germany. I was only there for one full day, so I'm glad the sunny conditions late in the day created a dramatic diagonal across the medieval Hospital of the Holy Spirit. The building dates back to 1332, and was built to extend over the river.

Vesuvius & The Bay of Naples

Unframed oil on panel, 9x12", 2019

$550 SOLD

This was probably the most spectacular view during my time in Southern Italy. The late afternoon sun created a warm glow over the bay and the moored fishing boats. To give you an idea of it's immense stature, Mt. Vesuvius is roughly six miles from my viewpoint at the water's edge in Naples.  

Sunday on the River (Berlin)

Unframed oil on panel, 12x9", 2019

$550 SOLD

The river Spree runs through the center of Berlin, and it's not uncommon to see tour boats amidst the scenery. The Berlin Cathedral made a dramatic backdrop from this vantage point. 

Framing Option

The paintings listed above are being sold unframed. However, if you are interested in having me frame a piece, I offer a classic black frame with either a silver or gold liner. Framing would be an additional $150.