Paintings of Italy

Rooms with a View

Painter - Writer ginda simpson Dreamer of Dreams

Italy, in all her wondrous aspects, appeals to me – to my longing to learn from its past as well as its present, to my need to discover the world that surrounds me as well as my world within. My artist’s eye is ever pleased, charmed, challenged and my notebook is always with me. I love Italia’s foods and her festas, her moods and her music, her cultural riches and her time-honored traditions.

And so, I follow where my senses lead me - I feast my eyes on the ever-changing, ever-pleasing scenery, I listen to the silent songs of nature and find solace. The lively voices of the people stimulate my imagination and their words entertain and instruct me. I taste the pleasures of their tables and take comfort in the wholesome goodness of the food.

I have had the good fortune to experience Italy and its warm and wonderful hospitality while staying at the most delightful hotels and inns, stays that have deepened my appreciation of the country's offerings and intensified every pleasure. There is nothing like seeing Italy from a Room with a View, whether it be the scene you see when you open the shutters, or the one that you see when you open your heart and soul to Italy and let her take up residence within.

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Announcing the publication of companion books

Rooms with a View

Artistic Impressions

Volume One

This is the first of more books to follow. Over the years that I have resided in Italy, I have sought out some of the most beautiful and historic hotels and inns in the country. I knew their hospitality and their history would delight me, but I also knew that their interiors, their gardens, and most importantly their views would inspire both my pen and my brush. I was never disappointed. I invite you to enjoy these unique hotels through my words and my paintings. It is my hope that these pages will tempt you into making these hotels part of your travel plans when next you travel to Italy. Contact information for each of the hotels is provided. This is a companion book to "Italian Wanderlust."

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Italian Wanderlust

Rooms with a View

Through paintings, photos and prose, I celebrate all that is Italy - the traditions and festivals, the food and the wines, the enchanting cities and the peaceful countryside. Come travel with me. A must for anyone who loves Italy, who dreams of travel here, or who simply wants to savor their own memories of the country. This is a companion book to "Rooms with a View - Artistic Impressions."

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