linadonabotanica: July 2012

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Linadona Botanica at Castello di Casole

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Tuscan Botanical Giclees by Linadona Botanica

I recently returned from teaching a Plein Air Painting workshop in Tuscany.While I was there I stopped by the Castello di Casole, a new five star hotel located in the heart of central Tuscany on the top of a hill. The views are incredible!. Linadona Botanica was fortunate enough to work with JBanks Design Group to provide several works of art for various areas in the hotel. Above, is a grouping of Tuscan Botanicals in one of the guest rooms. I also provided original oils and watercolors of my plein air paintings of Tuscany. It was an honor to be part of this project.
Submitted by Linda Warner Constantino

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Italian Lavender

A Riot of Lavender with Zinnias at Spannocchia in Tuscany, Italy

I was fortunate enough to teach a plein air painting workshop in Italy again this summer. The truth is I am always inspired by the gardens there because the flowers are planted among the vegetables. Everything I love in one place! Though it was pretty hot I came home filled with ideas for Linadona Botanica. I also love that the zinnias are this year's trend color!