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Painting en plein air in Venice may be every painter's dream.  But, compared to painting in the comfort of an indoor studio, painting outdoors has more elements to factor in, so it can be quite challenging.  For one thing, in Venice, there is a constant flow of people, mainly tourists, virtually everywhere.  Yet with careful planning and a bit of luck, we can manage to set up an easel and paint without fighting a crowd even near a popular spot like San Marco.  Get up and go out to paint before tourists finish their breakfast, or try it when day-trippers leave at the end of the day.

For this painting, I found a spot on top of a bridge where we could peek through the canal below to find the bell tower of the San Giorgio Maggiore Church straight ahead.  Nearing the end of the day, the quality of light was gorgeous, and so was the view.

San Giorgio, Venice, Italy I

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 19 x 8 inches (48 x 21 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

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