Piediluco Lake is situated on the south eastern tip of Umbria and is the largest natural lake in the region. It closely resembles an Alpine lake, and it was interesting to see the Italian cypress trees growing along the shoreline. While we were visiting we watched the national Italian rowing team practicing for competitions. We spent the morning painting the lake and the boats.
The next day we went to Terni to visit the Cascata delle Marmore (Marmore Waterfalls). These falls are formed from the Piediluco Lake. In 271 B.C., it was the Roman consul, Manlio Curio Dentato, who created an open pit canal dug out in the rock that created the Cascata delle Marmore that spill into the Nera River below. The waterfalls are a beautiful site praised by artists, painters and poets. The misty spray from the waterfalls cooled us off while we painted.
Hey guys! It's Gen, Kara, and Andrew. We're at Aunt Karla's, just saw Julie's baby!! She's adorable! Anyways, the new pics look beautiful!!
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Kathleen, I bet you included an Italian action figure in your rowing boat scene on the lake with the Italian cypress trees in the background! It sounds very poetic sitting by the falls, baring your soul in painting and feeling the responding water's mist of approval! Looking forward to seeing your portfolio. Karla
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