Traveler's Sketchbook Art by George C. Clark

This blog will showcase the mostly small-scale, mostly painted or drawn on-site art that I create as a record of places and things I have seen. Subjects will range from my own Chicago backyard to the backroads of Europe. Artworks marked AVAILABLE are available for purchase. For prices or more information email me at gcc@georgecclark.com. See my Railroad art at ageofironrailroadartbygeorgecclark.blogspot.com. See my Vietnam War art at ayearinthetropics.blogspot.com.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

GRAND CANAL, VENICE

Grand Canal from Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 12 x 9 inch watercolor by George C. Clark AVAILABLE

I painted this little watercolor sitting on the steps of the great church of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. The water taxi was actually tied up at the fondimenta in front of me, but I decided to portray it in motion. Then, just as the painting was about finished, some churchmen came from behind me, got in the boat, and it took off.