Whenever I travel, my husband jokes with me about how many photos I take. Reference photos are my crutch since I am always looking for something to paint. All I have to do is go back to my Aperture library and pick one that inspires me in that moment. Travel photos always take me back to those vacation memories.

On the streets of Istanbul we passed this guy. Had to stop for a Turkish pretzel.

On the streets of Istanbul we passed this guy. Had to stop for a Turkish pretzel.

 

Santorini with those white houses and turquoise roofs overlooking the water seem to be one of the most beautiful places to visit

Santorini with those white houses and turquoise roofs overlooking the water seem to be one of the most beautiful places to visit

The city of Istanbul in the background.

The city of Istanbul in the background.

Across from the Colosseum of Rome was a field of poppies. Too pretty not to paint them.

Across from the Colosseum of Rome was a field of poppies. Too pretty not to paint them.

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