Sunset Aperitivo Painting

I don’t know why it took me moving to Tuscany to organise such an incredible activity with friends and art lovers. Of course it has something to do with the inviting and spectacular landscapes with epic sunsets, but honestly this is such an impactful and poignant way to spend the late afternoon that I wish I had done this everywhere I have lived. The photos speak for themselves, but logistic wise, landscape painting always takes a bit of preparation, i.e., sourcing location, this place being one that has a good view of the sunset, with ample space for everyone to sit. Then there are the painting supplies, blankets and\or portable chairs, and the aperitivo and snacks. We brought Aperol Spritz, extra Prosecco and chips.

Sunset and sunrise landscape painting is more challenging that regular landscape painting because the epic or crucial moment that you might want to capture happens in about two to five minutes. Therefore I always recommend coming at least an hour before the actual setting or rising of the sun to prepare your canvas and set the base of your painting, that way you are prepared for the final touches once the sun drops. If you are out in the countryside like we were, once the sunsets everything becomes pitch black.