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We met and fell in love under the Tuscan colors. Maurice Murphy, an Irish man, was living in Italy when Hilary Taub, an American artist, came to Tuscany with a group of artists looking to paint and be inspired by the Tuscan light. Maurice managed the house the artists had rented. Over the course of several wine-enhanced dinners, our romance began.

Maurice has lived in Tuscany for over 20 years. Having worked in the vineyards, the olive press and in tourism, he has first hand knowledge of the region and its colors.

Hilary is a professional artist selling and exhibiting her artwork internationally. After her first trip to Tuscany the colors, the light, the amazing stone walls all influenced her paintings. Two of the paintings are shown in the images on the right. Check out more of Hilary's work at www.hilarytaub.com