Pienza, Italy

Tuscany is a gorgeous area of Italy. When traveling across the region, you will see rolling hills with interesting rock formations, multiple shades of green and those tall, skinny Italian cypress trees every where.

In particular, the area around Pienza is breathtaking. I stood in awe overlooking this valley for quite some time, taking in the sounds of silence, the terrain and the simple beauty of it all. And though I have traveled to many places in North America, Europe and Asia, this area is truly like nothing I have ever seen or experienced. I still marvel, and would go again in a heartbeat.
If you never get to Tuscany, or would like a reminder of what it is like, this painting is my attempt to capture the beauty for you.

Close your eyes and you are there!