I've been fortunate enough to visit Venice a few times in my younger years, but never with a paintbrush in hand. That's all about to change!
Next year, I'll be returning to this extraordinary city to teach a painting retreat, and I couldn't be more excited.
So I thought I'd get myself in the mood by painting this beautiful Venetian sunset. A little preview of what's to come, and perhaps a way of tempting a few fellow artists to join me!
What I particularly enjoyed about this painting was the wonderful warmth of the evening sky, with those rich pinks and oranges contrasting against the cooler blues and violets of the buildings.
And, of course, the reflections! Venice must be a watercolour painter's dream, with its magnificent architecture, shimmering canals and ever-changing light.
This studio painting was a chance to revisit a city I have fond memories of, while looking forward to discovering it all over again, this time through the eyes of an artist.
I suspect I'll be coming home with quite a few more paintings!
Original Watercolour Painting
Size: approx. 16 × 12 inches (40.6 × 30.5 cm)
Painted on Arches 300gsm cold-pressed watercolour paper using Daniel Smith Extra Fine watercolours.
Sold unframed. Any framed images are for illustration purposes only.
Worldwide shipping calculated at checkout.
I've been fortunate enough to visit Venice a few times in my younger years, but never with a paintbrush in hand. That's all about to change!
Next year, I'll be returning to this extraordinary city to teach a painting retreat, and I couldn't be more excited.
So I thought I'd get myself in the mood by painting this beautiful Venetian sunset. A little preview of what's to come, and perhaps a way of tempting a few fellow artists to join me!
What I particularly enjoyed about this painting was the wonderful warmth of the evening sky, with those rich pinks and oranges contrasting against the cooler blues and violets of the buildings.
And, of course, the reflections! Venice must be a watercolour painter's dream, with its magnificent architecture, shimmering canals and ever-changing light.
This studio painting was a chance to revisit a city I have fond memories of, while looking forward to discovering it all over again, this time through the eyes of an artist.
I suspect I'll be coming home with quite a few more paintings!
Original Watercolour Painting
Size: approx. 16 × 12 inches (40.6 × 30.5 cm)
Painted on Arches 300gsm cold-pressed watercolour paper using Daniel Smith Extra Fine watercolours.
Sold unframed. Any framed images are for illustration purposes only.
Worldwide shipping calculated at checkout.
