And drinks in Ravello Drawing

"And drinks in Ravello" is an oil pastel on paper inspired by a scene I saw few weeks ago in Ravello, while I was seating at the same cafè as the people portrayed here. Being a feminist I like to celebrate all kind of beauty and to focus on detail of everyday life. I love to focus on how people dress themselves, as I think it is great wait to express oneself and I was drawn to this lady's dress and her hat and also by the girl in the background's striped t-shirt. I think what people chose to pack for their holiday in Italy gives one an idea of what kind of holiday they wish to have and also what they expect and think about Italy and this fascinates me so much. Looking at them makes me travel in time and space, thinking about books and movies set in Italy, or the artists that came here in the past and that keep coming and be inspired by these beautiful places. Sennelier oil pastels are my favourite medium at the moment and using them to paint and draw is just amazing for me, every time I am working on a new piece of art I feel like I am traveling in time, back to the place and the moment when I first saw the scene, and it's like living it again. At the same time painting a scene gives me the chance to focus more on every tiny details that contributes to make a moment so special. I hope this artwork will transport you to Ravello, having drinks at one of the many cafès on the piazza. This artwork is made with Sennelier oil pastels, a great brand with a rich history: these pastels were in fact invented for Pablo Picasso, and although he is not among my favourite artists, it is nice to think about walking in the steps of such famous artists, when using them. I like to think as my art more related to artists such as Andy Warhol for the use of colour and focus on everyday life objects, and Edward Hopper, for the way I look at people in an urban context. This, like all the artworks from this series, has been treated with two to three layers of fixing spray; nonetheless I advise to promptly frame it with a glass too, to protect it from the dust. The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube, I recommend to take it as soon as possible to a framer, to professionally flatten it back and to provide a frame with a glass, as the oil pastel needs to be protected from the dust. Agerola, 9th September 2021

Drawing:Pastel on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:16.5 W x 23.4 H x 0 D in

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