Evening Grace

Dramatic Tuscany landscape painting with pathway leading to the sea under tall pine trees and moody afterglow.

Grace by the Sea

"The maritime pine forests of the Mediterranean grace the shoreline for hundreds of miles. Several of these very particular forests are within a short drive from my studio in Tuscany. With their endless patterns of light and texture, these forests are always a source of inspiration for me. In the forest a quiet calm prevails: The sound of the sea is in the distance... and all seems to be a cathedral of natural light. It is this particular play of light and shadow that inspired these paintings from my “Grace by the Sea” series.
These works truly speak to me on many levels. In them I am not only challenging my painting skills, but attempting also to discover new atmospheres of light and shadow.

I am enchanted by these paintings; they are not only labor intensive, but evoke a mood that is quite special and a bit of a departure from the rest of my work."  Caroline Zimmermann