17th May 2008
Please forgive us for this shameless piece of self-promotion but, finally, after months of blood, sweat and tears, our website is finally on line, www.artistinitaly.com
It’s all about us and what we do, it’s about Italy and Art and about ‘having a go’. We are hoping to fill our courses for this year with enthusiastic people who will give us some good old constructive criticism, so we are offering a generous discount during our first year to anyone who comes through the blog.
Please go over to the site and check it out and, if you know anyone who might be interested, please send them the link.
This is a bit cheeky, we know, but if any of you fellow bloggers or readers could help us out with a little promo, we would be eternally grateful.
PS. Don't forget to come back here to let us know what you think. Thanks
Just to cheer, I have, and will continue to forward this to all my friends. I wish you grand success!
Posted by: Skye | November 15, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Oh how exciting, congrats!! I'll def put a link up, best of luck with it all, the site looks great. I love the header!
Posted by: italian foodie | June 06, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Hi You have removed a post ..the ones with paintings of shutters on!!!
Posted by: anne | May 25, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Totally forgiven and wonderful, I wish I was close enough to visit!
Posted by: Brit' Gal Sarah | May 23, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Thanks for looking at the site Michelle, glad you liked my little joke!
Can't wait to get the email, Sally and yes I know the Star and Garter well!
Leslie, thank you for your kind comments. We would love to see you here anytime. The courses are all about 'having a go' and we think that 'beginners' will love them. All you really need is the willingness to try:)
Posted by: amanda | May 22, 2008 at 09:41 AM
My gosh! I've wanted to return to Italy since my first visit in 2006. And to learn to paint while there would be fantastic! It's something I've always wished I could do, but was too embarrassed to try for fear of failing. But this looks like something I'd definitely do. I'll certainly keep this possible adventure in mind. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to do it this year, but maybe next. Best of luck to you both in your new venture. I'm sure you'll be a rousing success!
Posted by: Leslie | May 22, 2008 at 01:01 AM
I just learnt from the message you left on 'Bleeding Espresso' that we have even more in common: I used to pass the Star and Garter every morning on my way to work before leaving to live in Italy. (PS I did send you the email as promised - Sally)
Posted by: Sally | May 21, 2008 at 08:59 PM
P.S. Love the answer to the Atkins question in the FAQs ;)
Posted by: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso | May 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Not shameless at all! Simply gorgeous! Love the new site. Very inviting. AUGURI :)
Posted by: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso | May 21, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Thanks for the comments folks and please keep them coming, we are still working on the site
and every comment helps.
Rowenna - I'm so glad you like the colour scheme . We wanted the website to have a similar feel to the blog.
nyc - Ha, it won't be the last you hear I'm sure.
Linda - Thank you so much.
Amy - Thanks for the good wishes.
Posted by: amanda | May 20, 2008 at 06:39 PM
I can't wait to look at it! Best of luck to you both..... How wonderful to realize your dream!
tanti baci,
Amy
Posted by: Amy B | May 20, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Julian, the web site is great. You have very reasonable prices.
I've posted about your web sites and will add your blog to my blog list once I figure out why it's not letting me do so.
Best of luck,
Linda
Posted by: Linda | May 20, 2008 at 01:59 AM
Congrats!!! How exciting. I look forward to hearing more about this.
Posted by: nyc/carribean ragazza | May 19, 2008 at 04:57 PM
The website is gorgeous (love the color scheme and choice of font). Shameless promotion? I'm all for it!!
Posted by: rowena | May 19, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Thank you Annechung, Diane and Jeni for your good wishes and thanks for the link Jeni we really appreciate it.
Posted by: amanda | May 18, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Good luck, you are following my dream. I envy you and I wish you every succes from a Brit married to an Italian that probably were too nervous to take the plunge. Now we will retire to Sicily - all the best to eveyone.
Posted by: Diane Tapscott | May 18, 2008 at 07:20 PM
No apologies necessary for the self-promotion! If we don't promote ourselves and our dreams, who will? Bravi! I am very happy for you two and congratulate you on getting this up and running, and your house finished (or is it?) :-) I will certainly post your site on my website under "links".
Posted by: Jeni | May 18, 2008 at 05:50 PM
How fun, wow, I stumbled on this from Anne in Oxfordshire/Sicilyscene. I wish you incredible success
Posted by: annechung | May 18, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Thanks Judith, LOL! The model is marito with a buzz cut! Slow loading is a side effect of rural Italy I think and thanks for the invitation lets fix a date:)
Posted by: amanda | May 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I think we all wanted to know, so no shame is called for. Actually, your model has a certain Montalbanoesque flavor and since he is the number one male attraction in Italian TV for all age groups taken together, I predict success. Your September start date means you will be able to lunch in my garden one day before art strangles your social life.
The page did load slowly for me, probably because of the gallery feature, but probably none of your students are on dialup like me.
Posted by: Judith in Umbria | May 18, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Thanks Sally any suggestions are very welcome and yes I promise...
Posted by: amanda | May 18, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I have had a look at the site and it's looking great. I'm going to send you an email with my suggestions - as long as you'll promise some of Julian's paintings on this blog. In any case, I wish you every success with this venture.
Posted by: Sally | May 18, 2008 at 09:28 AM