The Italian Landscape

One of the artist’s favorite place in the whole wide world is where she spent her childhood summers, Sicily. However, Italy in general holds a special place in Rizzo’s mind and heart.

Every time she travels to Italy, the artist returns to central New York inspired to paint that beautiful landscape as a way to hold on to those beautiful memories.

Views of Segesta II (Copy)

Views of Segesta II, 15x30” oil on gallery wrap canvas

Sketch of Scopello Paese

Sketch of Scopello Paese

Views of Segesta I (Copy)

Views of Segesta I, 15"x30”oil on wrap canvas, Private Collection

Castignano, Italy (Copy)

"Castignano, Italy", 16x20” oil on panel. Private Collection

The Temples' Valley (Copy)

The Temples' Valley I, 5"x7" ink on paper

Scopello (Copy)

"Scopello in the 70s", 30"x 24", oil on canvas. Private Collection

The Temples' Valley II (Copy)

The Temples' Valley II, 5"x7" ink on paper

Ink on Paper

Positano (Copy)

Positano, 16x20” Oil on board. Private Collection

Palermo (Copy)

Palermo, 7"x5" ink on paper

Century Plant (Copy)

Century Plant, 48"x36", oil on canvas. Private Collection

Century Plant, 10"x8" graphite on paper

Century Plant, 10"x8" graphite on paper

Almond Trees of Agrigento (Copy)

Almond Trees of Agrigento, 16x20” oil on board panel

Almond Trees, 5"x7" ink on paper

Almond Trees, 5"x7" ink on paper

Greek Temple of Agrigento at Night (Copy)

Greek Temple of Agrigento at Night, 30"x 24" oil on canvas

Temple, 10"x8" graphite on paper

Temple, 10"x8" graphite on paper