After breakfast I took the boat to Buran which is famous for their lace (but very little of it is actually made there any more), and their colorful houses. This was once a fishing village and each fisherman's house was a different, distinctive color so the fishermen could identify it as they neared Burano. The colors are still used today. The trip took about an hour each way because I had to take a vaporetto, then walk about 10 minutes, and then take the boat that probably takes about 40 minutes. I spent most of the day there and did two paintings.
Here is a photo of Burano.
No rain tonight...it was a great night.
These are great
ReplyDeleteI have loved seeing Venice through your eyes, Joan. Each and every piece is just exquisite and what a trip book you will have when you are done!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to be in Venice through your eyes. I have enjoyed going back to the start of the trip ...and yes, very smart having a cocktail. Hope you are still enjoying one each night! it is years since I have been there and I have to tell you I adore the rooftop painting - it is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to be in Venice through your eyes. I have enjoyed going back to the start of the trip ...and yes, very smart having a cocktail. Hope you are still enjoying one each night! it is years since I have been there and I have to tell you I adore the rooftop painting - it is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI remember Burano fondly, and your paintings evoke the town beautifully! It's so cool to have your sketches bring back those memories for me!
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Those colorful buildings are beautiful Joan..Excellent paintings!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings! What an amazing place to be able to sit and paint.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I' so glad to have you following along. Ciao!
ReplyDeleteI love these colorful houses! Almost hard to believe if you hadn't included the photograph. LOL!
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