From www.coraggioitalia.it - \u200b\u200bInterview with the Australian Jeanette Milner, born in Melbourne. The painter, who since 1985 in Italy, tells us about his art and how he lived through the earthquake of April 6, 2009, in the village of Abruzzo, where he lives for years, Assergi, in the town of L'Aquila, just below the Gran Sasso.
What brought from Australia to Rome?
The desire to see and learn about other countries. I left Australia at 21 years and I have visited many countries, working as a secretary but also as a waitress in restaurants. So I lived in Hong Kong, England, France and Greece before arriving in Italy, where I stopped.
He worked as a secretary out of necessity. Have you weighed this instead of having to continue their studies?
I never liked to do the secretary - but I was a fast and accurate typist. This allowed me - being native English speakers - to find work almost everywhere. Following various evening classes also, I could satisfy my artistic needs.
What is your greatest source of inspiration? 
nature inspires me, in all senses. I travel a lot both in Italy and abroad. I make sketches and take notes on the colors. Then development calmly when I have time and adequate space. I really love the sunsets and sunrise, but also the sea and mountains. In general, I prefer landscapes to the human figure. 
His favorite landscape? A sunset with strong colors and movement in the clouds. Lately, however, I'm painting constellations, fascinate me a lot.
now lives in Abruzzo, a region affected by the earthquake of 6 April 2009. How did you experience this terrible experience?
The earthquake has changed our lives. Fortunately Assergi has not suffered major damage. In the village there were no victims, only a lady who was injured with a cut to his head, but immediately treated by a doctor who put the points at 4 am in the car. The most serious damage to the country were within the walls in the historic center, because of the collapse of a few times and chimneys. On the night of April 6 was sleeping in my house in the historic center. I rushed out from the house, meeting with other residents. Together we left the country. For many families have stayed a few nights in the car until it came the tents. The Red Cross has set up and managed the small Assergi of Tent City, with promptness and care. Were wonderful.
What do you think of relief for the earthquake victims? Have been managed better?
The Civil Defence has always kept informed about the facts with frequent oposculi information. Fire fighters accompanied us inside the houses when we needed it and the police assisted us in many ways throughout the emergency.
I have great admiration for the work of Civil Defence, Red Cross, the Police and Fire Brigade who risked their lives to save us to assist us.
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