Sunset at Orvieto lookout

Vista in Orvieto, Italy

This landscape was inspired by the most beautiful view in the world in Umbria, Italy. My recent trip there was an experience of a lifetime that has me painting a series of works designed to capture the "luminous light" of the region. Turning a corner, I came upon this view outside of the hill town of Orvieto. My fellow travelers had gone back to the car because of the increasing rain but I continued on to be rewarded by this amazing play of light as the sun peaked out from under the clouds and bathed the land in this golden glow.