Via Roma under a pale blue sky

After months of preparation and planning, I am happy to unveil my latest work titled "Via Roma under a pale blue sky" a fresco painted in 5 sections measuring approx. 58"X35." Although the painting stage is complete, this peice will cure in my studio for the next several weeks before I begin the transfer process onto linen.

As you can imagine, a fresco this size would be extremly heavy and difficult to move, therefore I will utilize the process called "Calicot" or "a strappo" to strip it from the wall. This process is often used in restoration, as well as in museums, to repair or transport frescoes from the Renaissance and even earlier. I will be able to post on this at a later time, for now I will explain the painting process in detail using the amazing technology of time lapse photography. Before launching the video however, allow me to provide a breif explanation of what you will be viewing.

Fresco is painting onto fresh plaster. A large fresco is painted in sections called "Giornate" or whatever the artist can complete in 1 day. You will see me plastering a section and then painting it. You will notice that it is important to work quickly and to work all over the section so that no part of it is allowed to dry.

Each section of plaster represents a days work which consists of approx. 12 hours of working time. Take notice that as I work on the final section, the sky, you will be able to view the painting drying lighter as the time passes and the plaster dries.

Enjoy the time lapse video here or follow the link at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAnZJm_OgqQ . You will be able to choose a normal or high quality version, either way I hope it will offer a better understanding of one of the oldest forms of painting, and such an important part of art history... Fresco Painting, an ancient art revisted!

Posting No. 3 fresco titled "La Carriola" una veduta di Ragusa Ibla, Sicilia

Thankfully I will now be able to start uploading new images and current work for those of you that have noticed that my website hasn't been updated in a while. This is the place to be from now on to see "whats new" I hope that you will feel free to post comments along the way!!

Inspired by the "Carrettini Siciliani" (sicilian carts) of my fathers home on the Island of Sicily, this is a unique work as it has evolved into a playful array of color and light. Starting out as a true fresco in 4 sections, it then underwent the transfer process onto linen called Calicot or "a strappo". Restoration work was done as well as a metamorphosis of the cart, adding color via the secco technique (pigment and a binder.)

The result is truly unique and very textural. A rare combination of fine Italian moulding in pewter, greens and golds, complement the work beautifully. 36"x45" unframed, approx. 48"x57" framed as shown above.