Thursday, November 24, 2011

Ahhh, The Colors & Textures of Venice

Late afternoon light on the Grand Canal
My sister-in-law, Annie.
"Everyone looks more glamorous with Venice in the background."
Venice made me feel like I was a photographer...with my point & shoot.




I just returned from Italy and I am newly inspired! What a beautiful place. It will take more than one post to cover even the highlights, but I am starting where the trip started, in Venice. What I loved most about Venice was all the ancient, weathered walls and window shutters in beautiful, muted colors and textures. The pinks, corals, ochres and earthy grays and browns have me inspired to start a new series of watercolors. 

Collage of texture and the start of a new palette.

My favorite photo of Venice.
Residents chat with their pull cart of market purchases
 on this side street off Via Garibaldi.