-
Community.
com·mu·ni·ty /kəˈmyo͞onədē/ a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. 2019 in Civita was memorable and wonderful. It was all about ‘community’: the Civitoni, Laura, Tony, visiting fellows returning to the Civita Institute, amazing chefs at the restaurants, shop owners, tractor drivers and of course, my adventurous…
-
wise spirits: Civita di Bagnoregio
Art becomes a spiritual process depending upon the degree of commitment that you bring to it. Every experience becomes direct food for your art. Then your art teaches you about life. —Nick Bantock This was written while studying drawing in Civita in 2013 as a fellowship with the Civita Institute: City of Ghosts ‘I do not…
-
teacher: Civita di Bagnoregio
A few testimonials from some wonderful students and adventurers that have participated in my past Civita Workshops. Come experience Civita with me this Fall 2019. Let’s begin the adventure. More information here: https://anitahlehmannteacher.com/civita-workshop/ Dan ‘Civita is fantastically real, an artist’s dream. The spirit of this place is inspiring, breathtaking, and immediately captivating. Anita’s affection and respect…
-
point of view: Civita di Bagnoregio
To have a sacred place is an absolute necessity for anybody today. You must have a room or a certain hour of the day or so, where you do not know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody or what they owe you. This is a place where you can simply…
-
Civita di Bagnoregio: piazza (n.)
Amateurs look for inspiration; the rest of us just get up and go to work. — Chuck Close Piazza (n.): A public square or marketplace, especially in an Italian town. When drawing the piazza, one needs to find the right time of day. The central square becomes a clock of sorts as one becomes exposed to…
ANITA H LEHMANN 