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Buongiorno! I am delighted that my first One Hour Classical Music video featuring my Italian landscape watercolour painting is now live on my Italian Watercolours by Denise Youtube Channel!

My New Blog and Latest Italian Landscape Watercolour Paintings: Tuscan Poplar Road, A Quiet Canal in Venice Series No. 2: Hidden Passage in Venice, Italy, A Quiet Corner of Nesso, Lake Como

 Hello, I am pleased to share that I have a new blog dedicated mainly for my Italian landscape watercolour paintings - Italian Watercolours by Denise.

 I am also delighted to share three of my new Italian landscape watercolour paintings!

 Tuscan Poplar Road, Italy. 

Size: 16.1" x 12.2"

This artwork is available as an original and limited edition of 75 prints.

To read more about this artwork go here 

 

 

 

A Quiet Canal in Venice Series No. 2: Hidden Passage in Venice, Italy 

Size: 16.1" x 12.2"

This artwork is available as an original and limited edition of 75 prints.

To read more about this artwork go here. 

A Quiet Corner of Nesso, Lake Como 

Size: 16.1" x 12.2"

This artwork is available as an original and limited edition of 75 prints.

To read more about this artwork go here. 

 

Lakeside Harmony, Lake Como, Italy

 

A sunlit lakeside village comes to life in this richly detailed watercolour painting of Lake Como, Italy. Terracotta-roofed houses rise in warm, ochre tones, tucked closely together among blooming gardens and leafy trees. The scene feels timeless—stone steps lead down to the lake’s edge, where still waters mirror the soft afternoon light. Vines spill gently over balconies, and quiet corners suggest lives lived slowly, with the rhythm of nature.

The lake itself is rendered in transparent layers of blue and jade, capturing the shifting light and the gentle movement of water. In the background, green mountains rise in soft gradients, their silhouettes fading into distant ridges of cooler blue. The sky above is clear and expansive, with subtle clouds drifting along the upper edge of the frame, balancing the composition with airy softness.

This painting invites the viewer into a moment of calm—where the beauty of architecture, landscape, and light are held in perfect balance. It captures the quiet luxury of lakeside living and the poetry of a place where water, land, and sky seem to speak to one another in colour.

Sunlit Hill in Tuscany, Italy - Watercolour Painting

 

A peaceful, sun-drenched hillside unfolds in soft layers of green, yellow, and crimson in this watercolour painting. In the foreground, a single cypress tree stands tall and still, its deep green foliage contrasting with the vibrant wildflowers at its base. Swathes of yellow blossoms sweep across the mid-ground, leading the eye toward a vivid band of red flowers that echo the warmth and richness of the Tuscan earth. Further in the distance, a graceful row of cypress trees lines the crest of the hill, standing like quiet sentinels beneath a blue sky dotted with gentle clouds.

 

Villa Balbianello, Lake Como - Watercolour Painting

 

This watercolour painting portrays a serene view of Lake Como, where the calm waters shift in tones of turquoise and deep green. Villa Balbianello rests gently on the shoreline, partly embraced by tall, graceful trees surrounding the villa along the lake’s edge. Layers of soft washes capture the reflections and subtle movement of the water, while the distant mountains add depth and a quiet sense of timelessness.

The composition draws the eye across the harmony of natural elements — water, trees, and sky — with the villa present as a quiet accent within the landscape. The interplay of light and colour reflects both stillness and vitality, offering a moment of calm that feels suspended between nature and history.

 

The Blooming of Wisteria of Lake Como, Italy - Watercolour Painting

 

Lake Como and the Villa del Balbianello, Lombardy, Italy, Watercolour Painting

 

I hope you are well. This is my second Lake Como watercolour painting with the Villa del Balbianello in the scene as well. The painting should be done soon. And here are the behind-the-scene, work-in-progress pictures of the painting...

 

From the studio corner. I used to stand and paint...that's few hours per day. There is so much joy and love painting Lake Como scenery. Italy is beautiful.

Il Pozzo degli Etruschi, Italian Restaurant, Watercolour Painting

 

Step into a sun-kissed cobblestone alley in the heart of Italy, where time seems to slow and every detail invites you to linger. This watercolour painting, “Il Pozzo degli Etruschi,” captures the timeless beauty of a traditional Italian ristorante tucked within an ancient stone street, bathed in the golden light of late afternoon.

Rendered with exquisite care and warmth, the artwork draws the viewer into a peaceful, inviting scene. Warm terracotta hues and textured brickwork tell stories of generations past, while the wooden doorways and wrought iron signs reflect the region’s handcrafted heritage. The awnings stretch out to shade the neatly set tables below—each one quietly waiting for guests to arrive. A cascade of flowers spills from planters and hanging baskets, adding softness and color to the rustic setting.

The restaurant’s name, Il Pozzo degli Etruschi, evokes a poetic connection to history and place—“The Well of the Etruscans”—a nod to the ancient people who once inhabited this land. The spirit of Italian hospitality is alive here: comforting, authentic, and utterly romantic. This painting celebrates the beauty found in everyday life: the joy of shared meals, quiet streets, and places steeped in culture and charm. It’s a visual love letter to Tuscany, and to all the tranquil corners of Italy where art, architecture, and food come together in perfect harmony.

Created with delicate, transparent washes and subtle layering, the artist’s watercolour technique gives the work a luminous softness while preserving every architectural detail. It reflects countless hours of attentive observation and patient brushwork. Whether hung in a dining room, kitchen, or hallway, “Il Pozzo degli Etruschi” invites the viewer to dream, remember, and savor the simple beauty of everyday life in Italy.

 

Sunlit Hill in Tuscany, Italy

 

A peaceful, sun-drenched hillside unfolds in soft layers of green, yellow, and crimson in this watercolour painting. In the foreground, a single cypress tree stands tall and still, its deep green foliage contrasting with the vibrant wildflowers at its base. Swathes of yellow blossoms sweep across the mid-ground, leading the eye toward a vivid band of red flowers that echo the warmth and richness of the Tuscan earth. Further in the distance, a graceful row of cypress trees lines the crest of the hill, standing like quiet sentinels beneath a blue sky dotted with gentle clouds.

Lakeside Harmony – Lake Como, Italy - Watercolour Painting

 

A sunlit lakeside village comes to life in this richly detailed watercolour painting of Lake Como, Italy. Terracotta-roofed houses rise in warm, ochre tones, tucked closely together among blooming gardens and leafy trees. The scene feels timeless—stone steps lead down to the lake’s edge, where still waters mirror the soft afternoon light. Vines spill gently over balconies, and quiet corners suggest lives lived slowly, with the rhythm of nature.

 

 

Tuscany vineyard watercolour painting

 It's a windy day and I'm working on a Tuscany vineyard watercolour painting. I hope you are well.

Italian villas on Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Watercolour Painting

My first Como Lake watercolour painting.

A lakeview of Lake Como, Lombardy Italy

 I hope you are well. Here is an update on my latest Italy watercolour painting. It's completed real soon!

Lakeside view of Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy

 Ciao! I hope you are well. Here is a little update on the painting progress. Take care, my friends.

Lakeside view of Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy

 Ciao! (hello! in Italian) This is my latest work-in-progress Italy watercolour painting. This time, I am bringing you to Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy. Wish me all the best!

Tuscany landscape and a farmhouse, Italy watercolour painting

 

New Tuscany landscape and a farmhouse, Italy watercolour painting.

Tuscany, Italy, a green field with flowers watercolour painting

It is completed, finally. A green field with flowers in Tuscany, Italy watercolour painting. I hope you will like it.

Tuscany, Italy

 Hello, I hope you are well. A green field with red flowers, Tuscany, Italy watercolour painting is nearly completed.

Meanwhile, I am starting a new Tuscany, Italy landscape watercolour painting. I have painted the same scenery before and the original painting is sold. Now I am working on a new one, hopefully it will be ready soon and available as fine art prints in my shop. I will be working on many more Italy series watercolour painting.

A green field with red flowers, Tuscany, Italy

Working on new landscape watercolour painting - a green field with red flowers, Tuscany, Italy. 

The red flowers will show up soon as well as the yellow flowers and the tall Tuscany's trees at the far end.

Italian restaurant in Volterra, Italy

 Dear friends, my Italian restaurant watercolour painting is completed. This is my third Italy's series watercolour painting.