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This is a painting based on a photograph I took in Venice, Italy. I loved Venice - it was a visual feast! I was fascinated by the very common scene of laundry hanging out on lines in Venice. It's just not something I ever see where I live.
It was sunny and beautiful when we were there, and I loved the shadow patterns the laundry made on the walls of the buildings. I enjoyed this particular spot because of all the intersecting laundry lines connecting the colorful buildings, the light on the clothing and, of course, the shadows. All of that against the bright blue sky made me want to paint it.
I'm posting some WIP pics in case you're interested in seeing the process.
And the finished painting again:
"Laundry Day, Venice"
19" x 25"
Soft Pastel on La Carte
23 comments:
Very beautiful Kari, and it's so great to see your process too, thanks for sharing it. I'd love to see Venice one day!
Kari - I was following the progress of this on WC, and the finished piece is wonderful.
Thanks, Mona and Sonya - I'm glad you like it!
Just amazing! Thanks for showing the WIP!!!
Wonderful! And thanks for showing the WIP pics - I enjoy seeing your process.
This is such an amazing piece that I looked at it several times..each time amazed. Seeing the WIP makes it even more interesting Kari. Love it..!
Thanks, ladies! Glad you found the WIP pics interesting. :)
Kari......you are so amazing. I just love this one. Truly a great artist....
That's really sweet of you, Marti - thanks!
So interesting to see your approach with pastels.....THANKS for sharing. I agree, it's a surreal experience to walk through the streets of Venice. Great piece as always.
Thank you for the kind comment, Alvin. I appreciate it!
Just beautiful, Ms. Kari! I love how colorful it is. Thank you for sharing the progress pictures too!
Thanks, Faith! Venice is definitely a colorful place. :)
This is amazing - the WIP shots are very instructive!
Thanks, Regina - I'm glad you liked the WIP!
Omigoodness...I love this painting. Hard to believe that such an everyday scene could produce such a pleasing work of art. I don't work in pastels, but it just amazes me to see what others do with that medium. Thanks for posting.
Thank you, Lokelani! I truly appreciate your stopping by to comment. :)
Wonderful
work
thank you for sharing
Thanks, Skizo!
Ciao Kari, Very very beautiful work !!!
The houses Venetians are very particulars !
Thank you for the nice comment, Monica!
Very beautiful !
Thank you! :)
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