Inspiration via Travel: Mantova, Italy
Travel is one of the most satisfying pleasures in life.? I haven’t done much of it recently, but hope to make up for it this year.? In 2006, my sister, Suzanne, and I went to Italy — it’s one of those perfect memories that I will hold in my heart eternally.? Thousands of pictures came out of that trip, but I did want to start with one that proved to be an immediate inspiration for a client’s home.? (As always, please click on any pic to get a nice zoom close-up.)
Mantova (also called Mantua) is a city in Northern Italy.? Suzy and I strolled the streets and we came upon this gem of a doorway (Left) and upon my return to the States,? it inspired this entrance into our client’s wine cellar (Right).
Here are a few pics we took just by strolling around the streets of Mantova…
I remember arriving in Italy and upon check-in at our hotel in Verona, we immediately walked to a ristorante in a piazza to get our bearings.? [Because great food and wine usually help, no? (nodding sagely)]? I couldn’t get over the feeling that I was in the World Showcase in Orlando’s Epcot Center and it took a bit to start believing that all my surroundings were real and not a tourist destination created by artisans.? What I find incredible is that while looking at all those distressed buildings, you realize that they were in full color at their zenith in time — incredible as they still are, THAT must have been quite the sight to see.? Until next time!
Theresa Cheek
725 days ago
Incredible photos Regina! There are no bad photo opportunities in Italy! I love the interpretation you did for the wine room entrance.
Regina
725 days ago
Thank you, Theresa! There really are no bad photos of our Italy trip, not a one! There is beauty even in the not-so-perfectly kept buildings and artworks.
Dana Tucker
720 days ago
Regina, I dream of going to Italy. Do you have your photos somewhere I could view them online? I know you have snapped pics of all the colors and textures I would have captured if I would have been there. We were separated at birth, remember? Beautiful post.
Dana
Regina
717 days ago
Thank you, Dana! Hmm…I really should put them on Flickr, now there’s a thought. Will have to get on that at some point. I’ll let you know!
Suzanne
717 days ago
It truly was a perfect trip! I’ll never, ever forget it! I hope one day we can travel together again.
Love your post, Italy is such a great inspiration for artists.
xoxo