cortona!

We’ve finally arrived to Cortona! I can’t even begin to express how beautiful it is here. There’s a reason this region is know for its art, there’s just no way to put the beauty into words. The campus is at the top of mountain overlooking a rich valley of farmlands; there is a large lake in the distance and silhouettes of mountains all around. The campus is surrounded by vineyards that are dripping with grapes and olive groves that are beginning to fruit. I can’t wait to begin painting!!
The building we are living in is great; it’s a refurbished 15th century monastery with fresh white plaster walls, red tile floors, and very high ceilings. There are several terraces that overlook the valley and all the rooms have big windows. I’m rooming with Emogene, my friend from Minnesota and Fern, a sweet girl from California.
We begin classes on Monday but we’ve been able to spend time with our professors while we were traveling. Scott and Susan are my drawing and painting professors, respectively, and Roy is my printmaking professor. They’re open and friendly and I’ve already had several engaging conversations with them about art and their artistic philosophy. I’m looking forward to getting the perspective of teachers outside of the College of Design.
Now that I’m in Cortona, I’ll be able to email and update my blog and flickr regularly, so you’ll be hearing more from me now. I hope to hear from you too!
LOVE!!