I thought about researching all the iconic spots that great painters such as Turner, Sargent, Monet, and Whistler have painted inVenice ; bringing something of my own to those motifs. When I arrived I was completely overwhelmed and decided that I should take it all in, rather than look for spots to paint.
It takes awhile to acquaint yourself with the light and a specific place as Venice.
Many artist friends had great suggestions as to whether I should bring watercolors (which would be lightweight to carry), or oils. I decided I am more proficient in oils.
I brought a paint box, tripod, brushes and put my oil paints in a container and packed them in a suitcase. I brought canvas pads and masking tape as well. I through a backpack in the suitcase in the suitcase as well. Finding terpintine and extra paints was no problem I just started asking a local artist and he was kind enough to direct me to a store.
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| Giovanni Battista Tiepolo |
I spent the mornings taking in Venice and seeing some of the museums. I went into a number of churches to see some of the major works Giovanni Battista Tiepolo; who's works I have greatly admired for some time.
Biennale Arte was quite interesting and took up two mornings to see the whole exhibit; many countries including USA where among the exhibiters.
The afternoons I carried my gear around looking for places to paint. I can be a little distracting with all the visitors Venice commands to find a spot to set up but people more out of the way so I could set up.
Painting in Venice is an amazing experience due to the ehe ever changing light. I hope to return another time in the future now that I have had a chance to absorb the light and get a sense of the surroundings and culture.
I painted twelve oil painting plus numerous drawings of Venice.
