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I have some once in a lifetime news to share today. Some of you may have already heard, but I haven’t been able to formally announce it here on the blog because frankly I couldn’t believe it was actually happening. But now that I’ve had a chance to breath and let it soak in, I’m ready to shout from the rooftops that DaVinci Wines is sending me to Vinci, a small town in Tuscany, Italy! I have been selected as the “Visual & Performing Arts” 2012 DaVinci Storyteller.
Now can you see why I couldn’t believe it at first!? Honestly, words can’t express how grateful and thrilled I am to have been given this opportunity.
At the end of July, with my camera(s) in tow, I will be spending a week in Vinci, documenting the entire experience. I can’t wait to walk the streets where Leonardo Da Vinci was born, sip wine from DaVinci vineyards, explore the Tuscan Hills and photograph absolutely everything! Can you say, dream come true?
I won’t be alone in Vinci! Three other storytellers will be there with me: Mark Leslie representing the Language Arts Category, Cathi Iannone representing the Culinary Arts Category and one other individual representing the Fan’s Choice Category. You can vote for who you think should be the fourth storyteller here.
I hope you follow me along on this unbelievable journey. Not only will I be blogging here, I will also be posting updates on Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
I need to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you DaVinci Wines for believing in me and giving me this amazing gift. Thank you to my family who have always supported my artistic ambitions even though they haven’t always quite understood them. Thank you to my friends, readers and fellow artists who continuously inspire me and motivate me to create. And a special thank you to my new husband who bought me my first dslr and has been my number one fan these past 5 years together. This blog wouldn’t exist without you sweetheart.
I can’t wait to meet the other storytellers and dive into Tuscan life! I have a feeling that we are made for each other.
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Congrats!
Thanks Heather!
That’s amazing!!!! Congratulations! Super exciting and I can’t wait to live vicariously through your travels.
Thank you so much Alice! I know that I always relish living vicariously through your travels so I’m so happy I can finally return the favor!
So happy for you! what an opportunity!! I can’t wait to see what you post.
Thanks so much Kim! I still can’t believe it! I’m going to have a ridiculous amount of images to share, haha!
Holy moly! Congrats Jade! Have a blast out there!
Thanks Jonathan! I most certainly will!!
This is some fantastic news! Congratulations! I am really looking forward to seeing your journey in your lovely photographs. I’m sure you will have a great time!
Thank you oh so much Ada! I’m just thrilled to pieces! I’m having a hard time narrowing down what cameras to take, haha!
AMAZING!!!! do you need an assistant to carry your bags etc?
You will do such a wonderful job and looking forward to seeing the end results. Have fun!
Hahaha! Cory asked the same thing! Thanks so much Kim. I absolutely can’t wait to start shooting over there!
Such wonderful news! And so well deserved. x
that is so awesome! Congratulations!
How exciting! I can’t wait to see your photos!
Congratulations Jade, that is wonderful!! We love Tuscany – can’t wait to see your images. And many congrats too on your recent marriage; our anniversary is just 4 days before yours!
Thank you so much Rebecca! I’ve been to Rome, but never Tuscany so I am beyond thrilled! Huge congrats to you an Johnny! I won’t be able to help but think of the two of you when our anniversaries come up!
Dude… Dude! DUUUUUDE!
I really can’t think of what else to say, except GO ON N GEDDIT, GIRL! You totally deserve this, and I know you’re going to rock Italy like nobody’s business. Absolutely cannot wait to see the beautiful art that results from this trip. Congrats, Jade!!
This is so amazing! Congratulations Jade!!
oh wow thats awesome!!
a big congratulations, well done you!
(we are flickr friends, only just popped on to your blog – what a lovely space)
Ahh! SO exciting Jade, congrats!
I may be just a little bit envious, haha.
Looking forward to all the beautiful photos!