Classes!

So the whole purpose of going to Italy, (besides an excuse to see and experience Europe) Is for school. Happily I am studying art, so I'll be in Florence, the nesting ground for some of histories most amazing artists. I've worked really hard to make this opportunity happen and I am beyond greatful!

So I think I'm going to take 5 classes since i wont be working. The one's I have chosen are:

International Art Business: priming myself for the business world!

Florence Sketchbook: a drawing class where we get to draw things all around Florence!

Wine and Culture: learning about and drinking the wines of Italy!!

Intermediate Painting: good practice, may have some nude subjects!

and Sculpting: !!!!

I am extremely excited about the sculpting class, I have a feeling its going to add another branch to the things I create.

lineage

A little history overview. My father's mother's family comes from Naples Italy. Her last name is Rubino. In this photo is my Great, Great Grandfather who's last name was Diginero. When he came here off the boat he opened up a shop on Chicago Ave, and here are some pics from 1924 :)
I almost started crying when i saw these photos. Look at all those wine barrels! This shop was so beautiful! I am working on researching more!

my song tribute to Napoli! ;)

buongiorno

This blog is going to be a documentation of my transition into moving to Florence, Italy in January (or my 6month stay there). The learning of the Italian language and things i find out that I want to remind myself to see while in Europe. Vineyards, artworks, restaurants, cafe's, little hidden treasures... Then obviously when im there, this blog will be my journal of my experience of traveling and what i learn with art and the works i create there. :)

first things first, one of the places in Italy i want to go: Manorola, Italy