Festival Lights

A town  lights up.....

  .....some lights are just made to dance under!









Padova , (Padua)  Italy

Ah...... Sophia.....

 

Sophia Loren





I'm often asked where the inspiration for my paintings comes from.....
what sparks an idea.




I enjoy foreign films....and some months back I saw a few old, black and white Italian films starring Sophia Loren.
the designer in me adores these stunning portrait photos....



all photos : tophollywoodtop.blogspot.com

the woman in me can't resist the rhythm and nuances of the dance....













and the romantic artist in me produced this!







'A Place to Dance'
detail
Jo-Ann Hunt

....a place to dance....beside the sea....under the stars....inspired by Sophia Loren....

'A Place to Dance'
Jo-Ann Hunt
'Travels with my Paintbrush' Series
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Acrylic on Canvas
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so now you know.....

bet that wasn't what you thought!

Jo x

A Room with a View

A Room with a View
detail
Jo-Ann Hunt

favourite meal:  risotto con piselli (risotto with peas) in Padova with             the relatives....all of us at home, around the table....grazie Paola
favourite drink:  blood oranges, freshly squeezed
favourite sound:  the buzz of the vespas in Florence
favourite scent: the smell of saltwater on the oysters in Marseille
favourite song:  whatever it was he sung....the man that sang as he walked, on his way to work, through the narrow streets, singing just for himself, at 6am, his voice resonating off the stone walls and cobblestones, in Amalfi
favourite purchase:  my hand-painted plates from Positano
favourite view:  way, way, way too many to mention.....

so this one is for the memories...

'A Room with a View'
Jo-Ann Hunt
'Travels with my Paintbrush' Series
H122x122cm
H48x48ins
Acrylic on Canvas
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