Such a remarkable character. I think even more than the image of him as master weapon builder, I love the idea of him as theatrical director and set designer and costumer-- that crazy guy rummaging around the prop room or trying to figure out how to make it snow onstage. Fun to imagine the shows he put on.
Thank you, and the same to you! Leonardo did actually paint a portrait of the duke's mistress, Cecilia Gallerani, while in Milan. "Lady With An Ermine." He truly loved animals...:)
Thank you, Mike! The human factor, right? I love writing about Leonardo da Vinci and all the "marquee" characters like him who play roles in my books. I think it is these personal aspects readers like. Those "who knew?" nuggets. In "The Hearts of All on Fire," Leonardo draws the sketch of a man that helps solve the crime. Having Leonardo da Vinci in the story is fun, but he has to "work." :)
Love it! "I can also paint" -LOL! Informative and delightful post.
Thank you, Tinney! Yes! But I suppose it was just something he could do, right? As THE Renaissance man. :)
Oh yeah. He could paint a little.
Such a remarkable character. I think even more than the image of him as master weapon builder, I love the idea of him as theatrical director and set designer and costumer-- that crazy guy rummaging around the prop room or trying to figure out how to make it snow onstage. Fun to imagine the shows he put on.
Great post-- wishing you all the best for 2024!
Thank you, and the same to you! Leonardo did actually paint a portrait of the duke's mistress, Cecilia Gallerani, while in Milan. "Lady With An Ermine." He truly loved animals...:)
Fun and informative! I especially liked your submission process analogy.
Ha! Yes...:)
I loved reading about Leo! We'd hire him.Well done, Alana.
Thank you, Mike! The human factor, right? I love writing about Leonardo da Vinci and all the "marquee" characters like him who play roles in my books. I think it is these personal aspects readers like. Those "who knew?" nuggets. In "The Hearts of All on Fire," Leonardo draws the sketch of a man that helps solve the crime. Having Leonardo da Vinci in the story is fun, but he has to "work." :)