The Heart of Venice (2024)Oil painting by Gulshaba Abbasova

This painting is based on my impressions of Venice — a city full of charm, light, and reflections. I wanted to capture a quiet canal scene with moored boats, colorful buildings, and soft movement in the water. The focus is on the warm tones of the architecture, the red bridge, and how the light reflects off the surfaces, creating a balance between structure and fluidity.

I worked with a palette of reds, oranges, greens, and blues to express the contrast between the calm canal and the vivid buildings. The perspective leads the viewer into the painting, inviting them to pause and enjoy the atmosphere of a typical Venetian afternoon.

This is one of my works where I combined architectural elements with a relaxed, everyday feel — no crowds, just stillness and light.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 120 x 3cm (unframed) / 80 x 120cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky