#244 ‘Gondolas, Grand Canal’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 21, 2017 | Boats, Buildings, Gondolas, San Giorgio Venice, Seascape, Venice
I painted with Sally Balick another artist, who helped firstly because it was such a busy spot and to be with another person helps, also to get ideas on how others tackle a tough subject.You don’t realise how much the boats move until you try and paint them. Up...
#245 ‘Sunrise, San Giorgio’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 21, 2017 | Boats, Buildings, San Giorgio Venice, Seascape, Sunrise, Venice
I got there before the sunrise so I could mix some initial colours and draw out the basic shapes. I knew it would be quick and I wanted to capture the light and colours of the moment. At the same time I drew out a second board which I will post tomorrow.When the sun...
#242 ‘Sunset, Santissimo Redentore Church’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 20, 2017 | Harmonious Colours, Venice
There are such great silhouette shapes for sky lines in Venice. Added to which beautiful light and colour = I could keep painting this amazing city!The historic wooden posts in the water helps break up the strong horizon line and make the composition more...
#243 ‘St Mark’s Basilica’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 20, 2017 | Buildings, Venice
A really tricky subject. We got there early morning to paint in the fog, but it was so dense to start with we couldn’t see it to paint and then it quickly cleared and no mist left just building!I kept it a sketchy and loose not getting caught up with detail, the...