Sunset in black and white

When one is constantly thinking of how to translate a scene into an etching, mezzotint or relief print, BLACK AND WHITE comes to mind. Remo loved that his olive oil remained green and it was fun to transform Chuck into a serious professor while watching a spectacular sunset from our gardens at the Monastary.

The Saint Augustino Monastary's orchard is probably over 500 years old and the trees bear little fruit. It is now an animal sanctuary and well as having a delightful chapel (last year, the courtyard was the setting for a splendid concert by the Corciano Chamber Musicians). The owner, Paolo, is passionate about saving the living as well as the historic. Every morning we greet the goats, deer and donkeys and also say "Good morning" to the Michealangelo look alike who is restoring the frescoes.

I am sooo excited!!! Tomorrow we go to Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun) to sketch and Wednesday we have been invited to go to the unique village of Solomeo for a community dinner al fresco. If we get to meet Brunello Cucinelli, my life will be complete!