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Italy Collection: Original Paintings

“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” ~ Giuseppe Verdi

Italians embody the concept of "La Dolce Vita". There's nothing like experiencing la dolce vita, which literally means "the sweet life".

La Dolce Vita is a lifestyle that celebrates the good things in life, enjoying them to the fullest. It's about savoring every moment and living each day with a sense of joy and appreciation. When you live la dolce vita, you fill your life with enriching experiences and lasting memories. Every day is an opportunity to enjoy something new, whether it's exploring a new city or trying new food. La dolce vita is all about savoring the good things in life and making the most of every moment.

This series was painted in celebration of La Dolce Vita, the sweet life! Sit back, relax and joy the vibrancy and joy of Italy through the paintings: The Gondolier - Venice Canal, The Cliffs - Cinque Terre, Majesty - the Colosseum, Sunset on the Hills - Tuscany, Gelato Shop - Small Town Italy.

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“I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.”
~Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl

Solace in Nature: Original Paintings

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The word solace means to find comfort or consollation from grief, distress or sadness. Over the past several years, I've gone through some challenging times on a personal level and through that, I've been drawn to paint nature scenes that for me, provide solace. As you can see from this collection, I've been particularly drawn to trees and water. Anytime I'm surrounded by trees or next to a serene body of water, I feel like everything in my body exhales and I am overcome with a profound sense of peace. I can let go of whatever is making me sad or stressing me out - there are no people or traffic, no loud noises and sounds ... you can close your eyes and hear all the sounds of nature - the water lapping, birds chirping, an animal scurrying in the brush. And there's actually science behind it - being out in nature lowers levels of your stress hormones ... and it's cheaper than therapy! In short, my paintings are places I want to be when I'm surrounded by the stresses of life.

This series these paintings: Embrace, Shine Bright, Reflect, Fall Beauty and Rejoice.

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HAPPY CUSTOMERS

Painting: Boats at Harbor - Shelley's art is truly beautiful. Her use of color and technique come alive on the canvas! Her interpretation of the scene is akin to the Impressionists of the nineteenth and twentieth century, yet she has found a way to make the technique all her own. We adore her work and will certainly keep our eye out for more from this wonderful, talented artist!

~ Hank Lankford

Painting: Scotland Puffins - When I look at The Puffins in Scotland It stirs my senses, looking at the painting I’m drawn to sun dancing on the water. I smell the sea and feel the cool ocean breeze. I see the cliffs and I can feel the soft earth beneath my feet. I look at the Puffins and I feel curiosity and Joy. I’m transported.

~ Alan Sutherland

Painting: Sailing Serene - It's a simple sailboat on a calm orange, peach, and salmon colored sea. But it stood out to me. What stands out to me with Shelley's work is her use of bold color. In simple land-, town-, or sea-scapes, there is often a small detail like a sailboat, a rowboat, or some other sign of peaceful life that tells me things are OK. Her pet portraits are beautiful captures of the fur baby's personality. I'm glad her art is in my home, and I look forward to adding to the collection.

~ Lee Walker

Painting: Woman Playing Guitar in the Forest - Everything about this painting is just magical. With the colors, to the shading, the painting is pleasing to look at. Fits perfectly in my room!

~ Maddie Carney