Venice
The Golden views
Along the canal
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork captures the timeless elegance of Venice, Italy, rendered in a striking combination of black ink, gold, and silver leaf on canvas stretched over a wooden chassis.
The scene unfolds along a quiet canal lined with historic Venetian buildings, their facades enriched by shimmering gold accents.
A gracefully arched bridge spans the canal in the center of the composition, drawing the eye toward an ornate domed church in the background, evoking the grandeur of Venetian architecture.
Two gondolas, one on either side of the canal, add a sense of calm and romanticism, gently floating in the still water.
The interplay of monochromatic ink and metallic leaf gives the piece both depth and luminosity, celebrating Venice's unique atmosphere and architectural splendor.
The gondolas
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork captures a tranquil Venetian scene, depicting gondolas gently moored at bay near the Doge’s Palace. Created using black ink, gold, and silver leaf on canvas stretched over a wooden chassis, the composition exudes both elegance and stillness.
The shimmering silver surface evokes the glistening waters of the lagoon, while the stark silhouettes of the gondolas and wooden poles create a dramatic contrast.
A single lantern glows softly in gold, casting a nostalgic light over the quiet dock. In the distance, the architectural outline of the city subtly emerges, anchoring the composition with historical depth.
This piece invites reflection on the passage of time and the poetic beauty of Venice’s ever-changing light and water.
The night view
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork captures a mysterious and romantic night scene in Venice, Italy, crafted using black ink, gold, and silver leaf on canvas stretched over a wooden chassis.
The composition reveals a tranquil canal flanked by centuries-old buildings shimmering with golden highlights, their reflections dancing on the dark, still water. A graceful stone bridge spans the canal, leading the viewer’s gaze toward a majestic domed church in the background.
Above, a dramatic night sky filled with swirling clouds reveals a glowing moon, whose silvery light contrasts hauntingly with the opulent golds and deep shadows below.
The use of metallic foil adds a luminous quality, enhancing the sense of moonlight and atmospheric depth. This evocative scene pays homage to the timeless beauty of Venice and its dreamlike charm under the night sky.
Three gondolas
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork presents a serene Venetian waterfront view, where gondolas rest quietly at bay directly in front of the Doge’s Palace.
Executed using black ink, gold, and silver leaf on canvas stretched over a wooden chassis, the composition contrasts the soft shimmer of the water with the bold silhouettes of the gondolas and mooring poles.
The distant architecture of San Giorgio Maggiore, rendered in radiant gold accents, rises majestically against a pale sky, offering depth and historical resonance.
The reflective silver leaf captures the gentle movement of the lagoon, lending the scene a sense of calm and timeless elegance. This piece evokes the quiet poetry of Venice’s iconic canals and its enduring allure.
Near The Grand Canal
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork captures a timeless Venetian night scene, rendered in black ink with shimmering gold and silver leaf on canvas stretched over a wooden chassis. In the foreground, two gondolas gently float along the still waters of the canal, their forms accentuated with luminous golden highlights.
Framed by historic buildings, the composition leads the viewer's gaze toward the majestic Church of Santa Maria della Salute, whose iconic domes glow softly against a calm evening sky.
The reflective surface of the water, enriched by silver leaf, evokes moonlight and movement, creating a poetic interplay of light and shadow. This piece is a tribute to Venice’s romantic atmosphere and architectural grandeur.
Venice’s harbour at night
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork captures the quiet majesty of Venice’s harbor at night, where gondolas rest gently on shimmering waters.
Created using black ink with accents of gold and silver foil on stretched canvas, the scene evokes a peaceful pause in the city's daily rhythm.
The gondolas, rendered in deep contrast and luminous highlights, are moored in orderly rows, their silhouettes reflected in the rippling, silver-foiled lagoon. In the distance, the iconic skyline of Venice—its church domes and bell towers softly glowing with gold leaf—adds a sense of timeless grandeur.
This atmospheric piece reflects the stillness, elegance, and enduring charm of the Venetian waterfront after dark.
Early morning - Drifting gondola
This 50x70 cm mixed media artwork captures a quiet morning moment on a Venetian canal, rendered in black ink with delicate touches of gold and silver leaf on stretched canvas.
The scene unfolds in the stillness of dawn, where a gondola—untethered during the night—drifts gently through the center of the canal, its golden surface reflecting the first light of day. Along the water’s edge, grand facades of historic buildings rise in stark contrast, their architectural details finely etched in ink.
The distant church domes gleam softly in the morning sun, bathed in gold leaf, while two lanterns on a corner building still glow faintly, clinging to the final moments of night.
This evocative piece beautifully balances movement and stillness, solitude and grandeur, evoking the timeless romance of Venice awakening.