With her humble pencil in hand, British artist Minty Sainsbury Captures Italy’s grand architecture one square Inch at a time.
After discovering her impressive drawings on Instagram and playing message tag for months, Minty and I were finally able to connect this winter so that I could learn more about her art practice and its particular interest in Italy. Below is an interview as well as images of her meticulous artwork.
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Happy Martedì Grasso (Fat Tuesday), Everyone! It's days like this one I would happily trade in the California sun for the wintery setting of Venice (my old stomping ground) to see the spectacle of those parading around the labyrinthine calle in full costume during Carnivale. Below are a few fun facts about the centuries-old tradition, and a peak into the festive hearts of the Venetians.
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September is one of the best months to visit Venice: warm, sunny days and evenings that feel like a soft embrace. Even the occasional thunderstorm isn't so bad: it gives you the excuse to linger under a romantic sotoportego, soak up a little more culture in one of Venice's incredible museums....or count how many bottles of wine on the wall there are at that cute little wine bar down the calle? Yes, please. When in Venice, do as the Venetians do: drink!
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