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

Life Under Lockdown in Italy

So it's now day 25 of lockdown here in Italy, something I never thought I'd be saying. Things here, like in many other countries sta

The best advice I ever received

We asked each of our 2017 instructors to share the best advice they ever received for their art practice and for pursuing a career as an art

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

Interview with Jason Arkles

You may know Jason Arkles as the writer, producer, and host of the popular podcast The Sculptor’s Funeral, which every week dives into...

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...

Art versus science

Art is science made clear - Jean Cocteau - This blog post is about how I chose between two possible careers, one in the arts and one in...

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...