Art Escape Italy Blog

Self-Portraits from Artists in Lockdown

As a way of keeping inspired and creative during lockdown, we've been announcing weekly Giveaways, which have been open to all artists f

38 Top Reads on Drawing & Painting

Irish artist Deirdre Shanny joined Art Escape Italy as an Artist in Residence in September 2016. A life-long student of the theory and pract

Mastering your materials: technical advice from Amy Florence Moseley

Amy Florence Moseley is the founder of Studio Donatello in Florence, where she offers courses and private tuition in academic painting...

Plein air painting spots in & around Florence

Ponte Vecchio by Amy Florence Moseley It’s not difficult to find a charming building or romantic spot in Florence that will capture your...

Who were the Macchiaioli?

Unless you are a nineteenth century art historian, an Italian native, or have spent a significant amount of time in Florence, chances are...

Tanvi Pathare on painting in Antarctica

Tanvi Pathare is an artist originally from Mumbai, now living and working in Florence. She has been teaching classical painting and...

Maureen Hyde on life as an artist in Florence

Originally from California, Maureen Hyde is a painter who has been living and teaching in Florence for over 20 years, and we are...