LINDA CARDINA: Tuscany Bistro

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Tuscany Bistro

10 comments:

sandramucciardi.comMarch 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM
linda! just beeeeautiful! wow... stunning! the warmth and richness of the background in contrast with the white of the dishes and the berries is perfection! the detail in this one is incredible! fantastic job girl! what a pro!
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AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Hi Linda...really fantastic..great theme and wonderful composition, the texture of the leaves and pottery is amazing...sooo inviting..Robin
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Kaili IttensohnMarch 13, 2009 at 10:11 AM
You are a fabulous artist Linda, I just love this! I would pay to have lessons!!
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Pease PorridgeMarch 13, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I LOVE This painting. Wow, I wish I could do that. I am giving you an award! Stop by if you have time. No hurry and only if you have time.

Jennifer
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AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Linda you captured the whole Tuscany atmosphere Perfectly! Kudos. This is really beautiful!
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Jenny CarterMarch 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM
For a moment I thought that was a photograph...lol

GOOD JOB!
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Bella SinclairMarch 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM
WOWWWWWW! Look at the detail on all those leaves! And whatever's in that dish looks bright and delicious and tantalizing. I love the crackle on those vases. Truly beautiful work, Linda!!!
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linda cardinaMarch 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM
thank u my friends for all the wonderful comments! i love u guys!!!!! xoxo linda
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DomMarch 16, 2009 at 5:59 AM
You have many talents Linda and I am charmed to discover you!!!
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AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 7:31 AM
I am in admiration, this art is stunning! Your family is stunning!
Oh you must be so proud! Thank you so much for sharing your blog, totally wonderful place!
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It's been a long and winding road to get to where my heart has always been. After working many years and then raising three amazing and beautiful children (baby now in 1st grade). I'm finally pursuing art which I have always loved.

After having my second child, I stumbled upon a television show featuring Trumpe L'oeil painting. It awakened a talent and desire I had felt many years ago. Immediately I began painting murals and decorative accents in homes and businesses throughout central Pennsylvania. However, upon the arrival of my third child, it became increasingly impossible to find time and energy to paint away from home. It was at this time I began experimenting with oil paint on canvas. Adopting a style that is warm and cozy like many homes I have painted, my cache' of paintings has grown to what you see here today plus many I have sold to new and old customers alike.

My artistic abilities have been harnessed throughout my life time. The eighth of eleven children, when I needed some peace and quiet I often found myself in a room away from it all, drawing, painting and creating.

I use art as a way to balance out my busy life. It is my method to help keep life in perspective and self-fullfillng. My husband and my children are my biggest inspiration. I recognized my children in my signature on my paintings, GEM (first initial of each child's name).

I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoyed bringing it to you.