Spannocchia at Last!

I am here at Spannocchia a few days before my Plein Air Painting workshop so I can get organized and get a little painting in, as well as scout out some painting sites.
It is such a great place. It is rustic and feels very authentically Italian. Around the grounds are the workings of this organic farm .The gardens are being tilled, the sheep are being herded and everything is green and thriving.


The ambience is warm and people come and go from all over but gather in evening to share a family meal outside under a canopy. People chat and exchange stories of the day over the simply prepared and wonderfully fresh food which includes vegetables from the gardens here and wine from their own grapes.

I have been out painting to some of the nearby towns and areas. I will post some paintings when I get a chance to photograph them. I am looking forward to a week of painting and exploring the stunningly beautiful and quietly natural part of Italy.

Sunny Doorways

Copyrighted © 2009 by Linda Warner Constantino.- 8" by 10"- oil on linen.

Spannocchia Soon! I am busy preparing for my plein air painting workshop which takes place at Spannocchia from June 22-29. I have been looking forward to returning there all year. I will be posting workshop goings on each days so you can get a sense of what it is like.We will be painting in some nearby towns as well as at Spannocchia. If you would like to receive the daily postings just sign up in the upper right hand box on this page.Stay tuned!

Back to Spannocchia

Copyrighted © 2009 by Linda Warner Constantino. Oil on gessoboard.

It's a bit early but I am already excited about going back to Spannocchia to paint this summer. I am anxious to see how it is in the summer time as I was there last in the spring. A small group is signed up to go and I am holding the workshop open until April 15. The airfares have dropped dramatically and the dollar is much stronger against the euro than last year. More importantly, the time spent painting is never forgotten and sharing this experience makes it more fun. So if you are interested in going Email me or check out the workshop section on my website.

Cinta Senese Pigs

Copyrighted © 2008 by Linda Warner Constantino. 6" by 8"- oil on canvas panel.Click on image to view larger.

These are not just any pigs. They are Cinta Senese pigs that are an endangered species domesticated at Spannocchia .

Speaking of Spannocchia I have gotten the dates firmed up for next summer's Plein Air Painting in Tuscany workshop that I will be teaching there. It will be from June 21 through June 28, 2009. I should have the prices firmed up in the next week or two. Email me me if interested.

Road Back to Spannocchia

Copyrighted © 2008 by Linda Warner Constantino - 8" by 10" - oil on canvas.

It was a late afternoon as I walked back down the hill to Spannocchia from up in the fields. The light dappled so beautifully through the trees. I tried to capture the poetry of that view here in this painting.

This painting is available for purchase if interested Email me. Remember 20% of sales are donated to Spannocchia Foundation.

"Spannocchia Farmhouse"

Copyrighted © 2008 by Linda Warner Constantino. Oil on Belgian Linen board. 5" by 7."

Now that summer is here I am dedicated to painting. I am painting some of the scenes from my Spring trip to Spannocchia which I have chronicled in the blog below. It was an experience that I will never forget!

I am offering small paintings for sale $100 plus shipping. 20% of sales will go to directly to the Spannocchia foundation. I hope you enjoy!

Spannocchia Doorway

Copyrighted © 2008 Linda Warner Constantino - 10"by 8"-oil on board.

I loved the way the afternoon sun was coming across this doorway at Spannocchia. I think the light is especially beautiful this time of day.

If you are interested in taking my plein air painting workshop this summer at Spannocchia please contact me. I can assure you it is not just a painting experience but also a cultural immersion. My recent trip there confirmed that Spannocchia is an exceptional place.