As the end of the semester approaches so does our time here in Florence. While unfortunate that our time here will end, the prospect of returning home to friends and family is also exciting. However the influence that Florence has had on my work is undeniable. By pulling colours from the various cities that I have visited I developed a colour palette based on my surroundings. Each piece is based on a wall from somewhere in Italy. This is the background stain that begins each piece. I continue working using a combination of maps and freehand drawings a building details to create the finale esthetic. Several of the buildings in Florence have stood since the Renaissance, reclaimed and re purposed to continue the life of the city instead of tearing down and rebuilding. Combined with using locally sourced building materials such as sandstone and local marbles as well as imposing a strict colour code a cohesive style within urban development through was achieved in Florence. While this was done with the intent to preserve the integrity of the Florentine atmosphere, it also keeps the city separated from perceptive modern development. When new structures are developed they now tend to stick out like sore thumbs and creates a strong divide between the historical city center and the surrounding neighborhoods.