Italy

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Doges Palace, Venice

W/C The Doges Palace at the Pont de Paglia in Venice Italy is quite dramatic. The front opens on St. Mark’s square. The palace is connected to the prison by the Bridge of Sighs. The warm earth tones of the buildings lend themselves to watercolor. My family and I spent a number of Spring vacations in Venice. Usually I painted the back canals, but this day I was enamored by the palace.

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Bridge of Sighs, Venice

W/C Venice, Italy- The Bridge of Sighs ( the 2nd or distant bridge) connects the Doge Palace with the prison. It derives its name from the prisoners led across from their trial in the Doge Palace to prison/death; they were often heard to sigh as they had their last look at Venice through the windows. The many canals, gondolas and of course fascinating architecture are always a delight to paint. The curve of the gondola is unique and allows it to be propelled and steered at the same time with a single oar. My family and I spent 2 spring school breaks vacationing here. Spring in Venice is beautiful-few tourists. I would get up early and paint. While painting along the canals, the Venetians would often throw open a window and start singing-very inspiring.

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Sante Maria de la Salute, Venice

W/C Spectacular view of the church from across the Grand canal. The play of light on this classic architecture was quite compelling. I love painting white buildings because the shadows lend themselves to an infinite variety of warm or cool colors. Of course the reflections in the canal and the romantic Gondola were equally enchanting.

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Venetian Masks

W/C MARDI GRAS - Carnival theme for Gallery 9’s winter celebration culminated in this painting of Venetian masks. The ideas were from some small hand painted Venetian pins I bought many years ago while painting in Venice.

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