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ITALY’S RICH CANVAS

The views are a masterpiece of natural and man-made beauty. Patchwork fields of sunflowers, olive groves and vineyards; historic medieval hilltop towns built of stone; and stately villas and palazzo painted peach and lemon-yellow, standing proudly amid dark green poplars.

At other times, a turquoise lake framed by steep mountains with soaring craggy peaks; white-sailed yachts and ferries plying across wind-rippled waters; and chic waterfront cafés and restaurants filled with patrons enjoying balmy summer evenings.

Welcome to Italy’s dream destinations of Tuscany and Lake Como – the locations of two wonderful art retreats I undertook in the

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