An Alaskan Adventure – Cycles of Life
Francesca Filanc
June 5, 2013
We all know someone or are that person who is dying of a disease, or someone whose body is failing as a result of old
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The White Picket Fence
Francesca Filanc
May 29, 2013
A couple of weeks ago I was in Northern California visiting my daughter Erica and her children. While Erica was busy working I took her
Remembering My Husband Peter Filanc
Francesca Filanc
May 22, 2013
Today would have been my beloved husband’s birthday. Pete passed away of invasive bladder cancer May 9, 2007 at the age of 54, just short
Maui Revisited Thirty Six Years Later!
Francesca Filanc
May 16, 2013
When our oldest child was a baby I used to say Yvette would be upset when she got older because she lived in Hawaii for
Patriot’s Day in Boston, Massachusetts, 2013
Francesca Filanc
April 19, 2013
The third Monday of each April is Patriot’s Day, a favorite holiday in Massachusetts! Additionally, it is also the day of the Boston Marathon. Terrorist
Memories Flourish in a Fragrant Garden
Francesca Filanc
April 10, 2013
Recently I spent the day painting with a friend in my mother’s garden and was reminded of an article I wrote for San Diego Home
Thoughts on Nature and Life’s Simple Joyous Moments
Francesca Filanc
April 2, 2013
Easter was an idyllic day with family. All who could come celebrated life, love and just being together in my mother’s spectacular garden. There is
Chance Meetings and Experiences!
Francesca Filanc
March 26, 2013
Passover is here and Easter is but a few days away. Many of us are traveling to be with friends and relatives over this special
The Gardens of Villa Cimbrone
Francesca Filanc
March 20, 2013
One of my daughters lives in Europe. I travel there to visit my family. Usually I don’t branch out to different destinations because I want
Being Inspired!
Francesca Filanc
February 27, 2013
Many times I am asked where my inspirations come from for a particular painting. Sometimes I deliberate and a painting may take me weeks or
SUMMER DAYS – OPENING DAY AT THE RACES
Francesca Filanc
July 17, 2012
Good morning my little Gigi! My father would exclaim as he burst into my bedroom kissing me and then opening the blinds. Hurry out of
SUMMER DAYS –PAINTING AND PLAYING INDIANS
Francesca Filanc
July 10, 2012
My mother, Pat Welsh, realized I had an aptitude for art at a very young age. Gallery of my current work. In the summertime she
SUMMER DAYS – FOURTH OF JULY, DEL MAR
Francesca Filanc
July 3, 2012
The 4th of July is just around the corner and I am reminded of summer days growing up in a sleepy little beach town in
WHY THIS ARTIST LOVES TO WRITE
Francesca Filanc
June 27, 2012
I come from a long line of writers on both sides of my family. While some research implies talent in families is passed down through
CYBERSPACE GRANNY AND MARC CHAGALL
Francesca Filanc
June 20, 2012
I have three granddaughters, two who live in Spain. As a result I have been a Cyberspace Granny since they were born. SKYPE is so
ART IN MADRID AND HOW THIS PAINTER FINDS INSPIRATION
Francesca Filanc
June 14, 2012
Painting as well as other disciplines needs enlightenment and inspiration for the artist to make the opportunity to paint an inspired piece of art. It
BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR A FRIEND
Francesca Filanc
June 6, 2012
May I take you out to lunch for your birthday? Fran, I’d rather just come over and have a good girl talk visit. We talk
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE AND A COUSIN’S BIRTHDAY
Francesca Filanc
May 30, 2012
This past weekend I was in the San Francisco Bay area. Sunday was the 75th birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge. Check out the picture
MEMORIAL DAY IS ALMOST HERE. FESTIVALES ESPAÑA STYLE!
Francesca Filanc
May 23, 2012
Viva España! I just arrived home from Spain after visiting one of my daughters and her family. My son-in-law is Spanish Basque. They live in
PROTECTING OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS IN THE GARDEN
Francesca Filanc
May 16, 2012
The other morning while having tea with a friend I heard a thud thud thud. Oh no I protested! This friend is somewhat of a