Original artwork description:

Full title: A FULL MOON RISING OVER THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE

Featuring the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, the Grand Canal and plenty of the unique Venetian architecture all dramatically lit in the early evening as the moon rises.

This is one of a series of Venetian cityscapes inspired by the charm of everything about Venice. Painted with the utmost careful attention to detail in a representational style with just a hint of impressionism using professional top quality materials throughout.

The in progress images have been included to demonstrate the stages that have been undertaken to create this unique original painting. No short cuts! Beginning with an oil primed linen canvas, coincidentally from a highly regarded Italian supplier, onto which the architecture is drawn out with paint. The draughtsmanship is all done by eye. Following that areas of base colour are blocked in. Then only pure oil paint is applied to produce the finished painting. No additives, no colour enhancers, nothing to compromise the purity of the paint and the longevity of the painting.

This original oil painting is offered for sale in a contemporary frame and ready to hang, although if you would rather purchase unframed that is OK, just message me for a revised price and lower shipping costs.

Materials used:

professional quality oils on linen canvas over a hardwood stretcher

Tags:

#atmospheric #romantic #night scene #framed painting #full moon #venetian #gondolas #grand canal #affordable #night sky #warm colors #italian cities #light reflections #venetian architecture #famous buildings