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Artistes was a finalist in the 2020 Accenti “Capture an Italian Moment” Photo Contest. Photographer Robert Norton writes, “the photo was taken one morning on the steps of the Capitolium in Rome. I chanced upon a class of art students busily sketching. Among them, these two artistes stood out as being particularly engrossed in their Italian moment! What draws me to this image is its strong lines, subtle highlights, and natural subjects.” Robert Norton has pursued his creativity through the medium of photography for over 35 years. View more of…

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