Creating a Life of Art in Italy - Stuart A N

Creating a Life of Art in Italy

What inspires someone to leave behind the life they've built in search of something completely different? For one New Zealand businesswoman, the answer lay in chasing a long-held dream of becoming an artist and embracing the adventure of life in a foreign land.

When an unexpected email from Italy landed in Eva's inbox, it became the catalyst for her bold decision to pack up her comfortable life in New Zealand and head to a medieval village in the hills of Abruzzo. Leaving behind a lifetime of success and a loving, supportive husband, she set off on a personal quest to rediscover a part of herself that had been overshadowed by years of long work hours and a strong ambition.

This move wasn't just about art-it was about confronting the voices in her head that told her she wasn't an artist. Through long days of solitude, somewhere along the way she reinvented herself. Eva shares her story in this part-memoir, part-practical guide designed for women seeking inspiration during life's transitions. Her experience is a reminder that it's never too late to make meaningful changes, no matter your stage in life.

With warmth and honesty, she provides practical insights into how slowing down after a bustling career can lead to discovering who you truly are. Whether you're contemplating a major life change or simply searching for a bit of inspiration, her journey proves that dreams don't come with an expiration date-they're always waiting, ready to be pursued.

From the Author:

But my life wasn't always like this. Before my move to Italy I was drowning in the chaos of a life that was missing a clear purpose. I had spent the better part of my career working long hours and filling my home with all the symbols of what's conventionally seen as a 'successful life.' Then, one day, an email arrived presenting me with a choice: continue on the same path, or dive headfirst into a new life as an artist.