Dining on Lake Como, Italy

Well I might not have won a trip to Lake Como, Italy, but I did win a contest on Fine Art America for my oil painting, “Dining on Lake Como.” The contest was called, “A Table For Two,”

The views on Lake Como are spectacular, lending to a wonderful world full of dreams and promises. I have done several paintings now of this northern region in Italy, and have concluded that it would be hard to find a bad view from any angle. Riding the ferry service, strolling through several little villages that dot the lake, and visiting majestic villas with their marvelous statues which look over the lake are truly inspiring. In fact, the scenery on Lake Como is so tantalizing that even the most stalwart home body feels a twinge of the wanderlust.

“Dining On Lake Como” depicts a table set under an opulent portico in the wonderful, and famous, village of Bellagio. And yes, this was the inspiration behind Las Vegas’ five-star Bellagio Hotel and Casino. The table is set for guest dining al fresco overlooking the lake and the spectacular mountain views beyond.

So even though I haven’t won a trip to Lake Como, when I look at this painting I can almost feel that I am there once again. Bellisimo Lake Como, well done!