#393 Monet’s Spot no.2 8×10″

by Clare Bowen | Sep 28, 2018 | Buildings, Maria Della Salute, The Grand Canal, Venice

9am softer more diffused light than the 8am painting with rapidly moving water sparkle. Not putting in too much detail like windows, just suggesting them.

#392 ‘Morning Sun, Monet’s Spot no.1’ 10×12″

by Clare Bowen | Sep 28, 2018 | Buildings, Italy, Maria Della Salute, Sunrise, Venice

8am – Strong tonal contrast with the sun peeping over the building. Warm sky and cool water colours.Blocking in and simplifying the tonal shapes with a yellow glowing sky.beginning stages with water sparkleSee next post for 9am….

#391 ‘Afternoon Reflections, Venice’ 10×12″

by Clare Bowen | Sep 27, 2018 | Boats, Canal, Reflection, Venice

I see this view every day I leave the house and always stop to have a look! I have 4 paintings on the go of this subject and just this one finished! I’m planning a series on it.I studied the shadow colours and I wanted to make the light colours pop.I...

#390 ‘Early Sun, The Grand Canal’ 10×12″

by Clare Bowen | Sep 25, 2018 | Accademia Bridge, Italy, Maria Della Salute, The Grand Canal, Venice

My favourite spot from the Academia Bridge! I don’t get tired of this view. The sun coming up and just peeping over the buildings creating a lovely warm glow, contrasted with the cooler water.

#389 ‘Early Morning, San Marco Square’ 11×14″

by Clare Bowen | Sep 25, 2018 | Italy, Mist, San Giorgio Maggiore, San Marco Square, St Marks Square, Venice

I convinced my family to come with to San Marco at 6am sunrise no people just pigeons. It has a magical quality at this time, they really enjoyed it. I wanted to paint a bigger more of a statement piece of this square. Not easy to get the drawing and perspective...