Art in Montefalco

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I had a precious visit to the studio of Alison Ryde today. It was lovely to talk technique, paper weight, framing costs and paint labels.

Alison’s home studio.
One room for storing her work.
Alison was so sharing with her knowledge of her art.

Alison uses watercolour with intense colour in bold graphic design and shapes.

Her stunning home with urns and here with another of her paintings.

Alison is a New Zealander who left Christchurch around 30 years ago to move to Montefalco in Umbria, Italy. She said it took her a long time to be accepted into the art scene in Italy but now is often invited to submit works for exhibition.

Alison and David’s land with their olive grove.

The view from her studio is very much what inspires her.

After siesta it was time to find a shady spot to do some sketches.
Montefalco
Distant olive groves.
The church inside the city wall

We sat in the piazza and had drinks and dinner in the evening with Wendy, Brad and Luke. A fun evening. The last of Montefalco life.

Wendy, matching Alison’s painting that she has on her living room wall.

Thanks Wendy. Ciao Bella. Pamela

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I am a full time watercolour artist living in the beautiful village of Waihi Beach in New Zealand.

5 thoughts on “Art in Montefalco”

  5. Great photos and sketches. I suppose you’re looking for a residency in Italy?
    Keep on having fun. You’ll love the colours and sights in Morocco xx

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