I have not abandoned my beloved Northumberland, but I needed a change of scenery. A detour into Italy seemed like a good idea. I may do a Grand Tour from the comfort of my home studio. There are several destinations I may cover, all around Perugia and Tuscany. The purpose of this detour is to introduce some different elements into the painting, like the hilltop town outlined in the top right corner.
View from Pienza. Day 1