Archive for August, 2008

Fresco Titiled “Umbrian Alcove”

Posted on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Before I post my newest works I will backtrack a bit since my website has been out of commission and I haven’t been able to upload images in quite a while.

“Umbrian Alcove” as you see it here was a milestone peice for me… a true fresco in 7 sections transferred onto linen. The transfer process called “calicot” or “a strappo” would make a good future post if anyone is interested. In the meantime, take a look at this fresco in its new environment…a beautiful home in Paradise Valley, AZ.
The lovely new owners created quite an impact by adding 2 smaller frescoes on travertine on either side. (close ups below)
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My first blog!

Posted on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Ok…so i will attempt to enter the 21st century although i spend most of my time between the 12th and 14th! Michelangelo eat your heart out!! Now lets see how this all works, I will do my best to learn and post what i have been up to “between shows” Encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

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Liana Sofia Tumino

Celebrating 19 years of continued exploration and specialization in fresco painting, an ancient art that requires painting into wet plaster with pure pigment.

Liana Sofia creates small to medium frescoes on panels of wood, tile, stone or cement board, while larger works are detachments from wall to cloth, the result of a restoration process called “The Strappo Technique.” or Fresco detachments.

Rich with the memory of the moment of capture, each fresco begins with a photograph taken within the villages of Liana Sofia's parents and grandparents. She aims to re-live the experience and beauty of each place as she paints it, to evoke a sense of presence to the viewer.

Fine art collectors across the country have become intrigued by Liana Sofia's work when they understand the historical significance of the medium as well as it’s challenges,complexity and unique beauty.

Italian Film I LOVE!

*Golden Door (Nuovomondo)
The Leopard (Gattopardo)
Mafioso
Cinema Paradiso
Kaos
Respiro
Life is Beautiful
*The Tiger and the Snow (La Tigre e la Neve)
Il Postino
The Flowers of St Francis
The Bicycle Thief
*Mid-August Lunch(Pranzo di Ferragosto)
Wildflower (Fiorile)
Quiet Chaos (Caos Calmo)
The Nativity Story (well not
Italian but filmed in Calabria)

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