Great Inspirations

"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home." 
-- Twyla Tharp

This is such a profound quote for anyone who has experienced great escapism through an art form. Music, writing, drawing and painting, eventually stepped aside for Photography, a synthesis of genres. Whenever I miss the people, the arts, and the energy of Chicago, I spend time creating 'City Novellas' ©. Enjoy!

'Time Standing Still' ©

'Sweet Home Chicago I.' ©

'Sweet Home Chicago II' ©

'Sweet Home Chicago III' ©

Available as Fine Art travel photography prints, Gallery canvas wraps, paper products and wood photo blocks (home decor or office cubicle art). City Novellas Collection, 2011 © SERANTONI Designs. All rights reserved.

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Thanksgiving Gratitude ~ Etsian Love Letters

Little moments that quiet the creative spirit, and make it all worthwhile...

Hi Mary, 

I should really be thanking you for sharing your art. I drop by your shop when I'm missing Italy. 
My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon in Florence and Venice, and have been fortunate enough to be able to travel back for a few days since. Neither of us is Italian, but those places feel like home, and are so beautiful. 
Some of our photos disappeared when we made a thief very happy one day, 
so it's nice to be able to appreciate yours. :-)
Thanks again, and best to you! 
S. B.,  Detroit

... xoxo to S.B.

TITLE: 'Meet Me at The Duomo', Tuscany

All rights reserved.  2011 © SERANTONI Designs

Signed original Fine Art Photograph of The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower -- a perfect meeting place. Gothic Renaissance architecture on a sunny afternoon in Florence, Tuscany. Photograph captures extraordinary detail in design. 

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