Category Archives: Catholic Vlog/Travel

Our DIY Catholic Art Pilgrimage

I recently got to go to Italy to explore some of the incredible art and architecture in Rome and Florence. My family, friends, and I put together a DIY Catholic art pilgrimage. It was a quick trip, lasting only a week, but it reignited the creative fire in my soul.

Here are some of the places that we went…

In Rome:
The Spanish Steps
The Trevi Fountain
The Pantheon
The Colosseum and Roman Forum
Santa Maria Maggiore
Santa Maria della Vittoria
Vatican City
St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican Museums

View from the top of St. Peter’s Basilica

In Florence:
Santa Maria del Fiore
The Uffizi Galleries
Galleria dell’Accademia
Pitti Palace
Boboli Gardens
Ponte Vecchio
Santa Croce
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Signoria

Outside of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence

Places we ate:
Al Passetto di Borgo (i rigatoni alla norcina is said to have been a favorite of Pope Benedict’s)
My Sugar
Pino’s
Retrobottega
Gustapizza
Acquacotta

In Florence, we stayed at this sweet little convent that was within walking distance of all of the places we visited. We highly recommend it!

Resources that were helpful:
Rick Steves’ Pocket Rome travel guide
Rick Steves’ Audio Europe Travel App (free audio tours of every major site we visited)

There are so many great YouTube channels that offer helpful planning tips. Here were the ones I referenced the most while planning:
RomeWise’s YouTube Channel
Kacie Rose’s YouTube Channel
Gregor Brown’s YouTube Channel
Stay Fabulous’ YouTube Channel
Happy to Wander’s YouTube Channel

Filming Gear

Camera: Insta 360 Go 3

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

Supporting Catholic Artists: Markets, Vendor Events, Culture Nights and More!

In today’s video, we’re talking about art events hosted by Catholic parishes that I have been fortunate to participate in over the last few years. I don’t do a lot of vendor events, but I think they can be a fruitful way to support artists and involve the community.

Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee (and support my art supply wish list): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Things I try to pack:

Stands/Easels/Baskets for displaying my art
A table/chair (if your event doesn’t provide them)
Tablecloth
Money/Ways to Accept Payment (like Square readers or Venmo)
Business Cards
Pricing Information
Snacks and Water!

Mother Cabrini Shrine Catholic Travel Vlog

At the end of August, my friend Cate and I got a chance to visit the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO and The Retro in Arvada, CO. I didn’t get a chance to share our trip until now. If you’re ever in Colorado, I definitely think it’s worth visiting!

There are lots of beautiful spaces to explore. Some of my favorites were the Stations of the Cross hike, the Rosary Garden, and the spring fountain. You can see more in my vlog below.

You can learn more about the Mother Cabrini Shrine here: https://mothercabrinishrine.org/

The Retro – https://theretro.net/ (Leanne Bowen and Elizabeth Zelasko were some of the artists with prints in the shop)

To learn more about Cate:

Connect with Cate on Instagram @girasolcreativedesign

Cate’s shop: Girasol Creative

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Etsy Creator Co)