Look up to the bell tower in Pienze, Tuscany, Italy from the walk along the town walls and you might see this wonderful contrast of buildings and bricks. Beyond the street light, a traditional stone built building with brick edging and behind that the Chiesa S.Giovanni with the contrasting colors of the stone blocks used to build the lower part of the building and the bell tower itself. You can see the bell in the bell tower. Pienza is a very popular tourist destination in Tuscany, as it sits in the picturesque Val D'Orcia.
Born in the South of England I now live half way up a mountain in Umbria, Italy. I work from my art studio looking out over fabulous views of the Italian countryside. I am so happy to share my artwork with you.
An artist and writer, I specialize..
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