Oh Italia! What a wonderful jopurney. I can't tell you in word what a wonderful experience this was. when I think of it I can see why Italy is one of Europes dazziling jewels! I had great time. I learned about and to make hand bound books, hand made paper, mableized paper and a tourist's eye view of Italy's amazing medieval cites of Gubbio, Urbino , Assi and and the beautiful Frienze! AKA Florence the capitol of Tuscany! I 'd always wanted to go to Tuscany! Another artist dream come true!

At rthis point 2008 I really believe there must be a artist god somewhere out here. I mean He /she must out here handing out the "ARTIST 'S COUPON BOOK" to all artist's feedin' the "MUSE"!!!!! It's a book filled with unexpected good fortune. So I made this slideshow.movie to share. i hope the photo journal music - Aida by Verdi and Valvald's concerto for violin thrill too. There are three clips for your enjoyment. Each thumb nail leads you on a musical and photographic journey with me. Enjoy