Lives Creative: Stefano Pifferi, Painter and Framer
“I paint for sheer joy of the soul connecting with the canvas…” Another self-taught painter, using oils and acrylics, Stefano often paints late into the night after business hours. … Continue reading
Lives Creative: Alessandro Landi, Nature Photographer
“Since I was little I’ve always been attracted to nature and to her beautiful and mysterious creatures…” Alessandro is born and bred Tuscan, dividing his time between his home near … Continue reading
Lives Creative: Beatrice Ramirez, Floral Artist
“I love Monte Amiata. To gather inspiration in any season, I just take a walk anywhere around here.” Beatrice owns a golden touch and an eye for design … Continue reading
Lives Creative: Fabrizio Borgoni, Bow Maker and Sculptor
“I come from a long line of wood artisans and have been immersed in working wood my entire life. By now it’s in my blood.” Today we visit archettaio Fabrizio, … Continue reading
Lives Creative: Adria Susmel of Stella Polare Bags
This week’s Lives Creative profile spotlights leather bag designer and creator, Adria Susmel of Castel del Piano. Adria Susmel was born in Firenze, the daughter of an painter from Croatia, Lucio, who … Continue reading
Lives Creative: Luca Serafini, Painter
“I love to draw anything that comes to mind, without limits, without rules, without thinking whether it is in good or bad taste…” Luca Serafini is a self-taught artist who … Continue reading
Lives Creative: Artist Christine Persson
“As long as I can remember, painting and nature have been the joyful driving forces in my life.” A couple of years ago I posted about artist Swedish-born Christine Persson’s … Continue reading
Lives Creative – Silvia Filoni of I Lobe You
The westernised world we live in means we have everything on demand. We are really so well-off materially that it’s become not just easy but the norm to drop one gadget and collect the next … Continue reading