My daughter has this rather stunning ability to put together a business card that captures something of who you are, or what you do ... in a way that stuns and delights me.
I asked her about creating a business card for two of the artists I met in Genova and voila, she created this as one of two options for the lovely Amedeo.
You should think about whether you need her to work her magic for your image.
Last Sunday, on via San Lorenzo, Amadeo sketched out his painting and set to work, almost finishing it by day’s end.
I loved it, the idea of fish flying out over the city ...
At dinner last night, Amedeo said I should tell him which work I liked best of his and he’ll paint me one like it. I do adore that man but he took it a step further. Laughing, he told me that he will be painting a studio with Di Mackey Photography into the city scene because that’s what he does so well .... he mixes reality with fantasy and imagination.
I loved the idea of that ...
Now to tell the Belgian bloke all the reasons why Genova would be such a good place to live.
Meanwhile, to Amedeo ... a long life to the visionaries and the dreamers amongst us!
Last Sunday, on via San Lorenzo, Amadeo sketched out his painting and set to work, almost finishing it by day’s end.
I loved it, the idea of fish flying out over the city ...
I met Amedeo Baldovino on my first day back in Genova. He displays his work with a group of artists on Genova’s Via San Lorenzo. I had noticed his work on past visits but didn’t like to bother him. Each time I would think, ‘next time’ and wait for the courage to converse.
This time we talked, via another artist there on the street, Karla Verdugo ... a kind and patient translator of Italian to English and back again. And I’m so glad that we did.
A plan was made to meet up yesterday, a photography session, a blog creation, and so much intense conversation and laughter. Shannon is in the process of creating a blog for Amadeo, and others, and I photographed the bulk of his work on display yesterday.
Next weekend, I’m going back to get the stories of everyone else there. I don’t quite have the names of everyone but there is an 83 year old who looks like he might be in his late 50s or early 60s, there is the artist who used to be a musician and traveled the world on cruise ships, and there is the man who is so proud of his grandchild.
I love the warmth I find here in Genova. The people have been so very kind but for now, here is a small taste of Amedeo Baldovino’s work. This work is my particular favourite ...
