Open to the Canal

 Jerry and I were actually flying on Halloween. We went from Venice to Rome and then Rome to JFK. It was a long day. We were up at 5AM Venice time and arrived at home at 11:00PM NY time, which means we were up for nearly 24 hours. So this sketch is being posted a little late.

Give me some laundry on the line and a few shutters and I am a happy girl.

By the Canal

 I was walking along Rio San Trovaso and came across these three ladies. When I first started they were all enjoying gelato but that was gone quickly. I’m glad they stayed in place.

Short Doors

 I’m not sure what this entrance was used for. It didn’t look like that door were tall enough for a normal person to enter. I did like the texture and brickwork.

La Salute & More

 My thanks to Tina Koyama for noticing that the sketch of La Salute was missing in yesterday’s post. I guess I got too caught up in the story. Here is the image.

This is a sketch of the Albergo Internazionale which is right along one of the smaller canals. While I was sitting across from it I noticed how narrow the canal was. There were many gondolas coming through and barely enough room for them to pass the waiting gondolas. Twice water taxis came to pick up hotel guests and their luggage. The water taxis couldn’t wait for long since they were on the gondola route. It made for some interesting moments. I loved the bright red and green striped poles.

Il Nuovo Trionto

 Sometimes I come across something unusual in a location I am visiting. I took the vaporetto down to the La Salute stop and walked a little. I came across il Nuovo Trionto, a  95 year old sailing vessel. It is being restored thru donations and volunteers here in Venice. I felt like I was back at the Maritime Museum at home, but the background was a little different.

Gondola at Rest

 

Nearby there are always some gondolas at rest on the Grand Canal like this one.

Along Rio de S. Barnaba

 As I was sketching the church bells were ringing. This was a lovely spot along Rio de S. Barnaba. 

As I was retuning to the apartment for lunch this was what the sky looked like. Somehow the rain missed us.

Venetian Door on the Canal

 There are so many doors along the smaller canals. You can really see the effect and erosion of the wood at the bottom of this one. Yes, the water sometimes rises that high in the canals…the times of acqua alta (high water).

Calle Across the Canal

 Here in Venice I just wander until I find a spot that calls me. Often it is a small street or Calle across a small canal.

My apologies but I can’t seem to post on comments people have made on my posts. At least I am able to keep posting my work. Ciao!

Canal View #1

 There are so many wonderful views along the canals. All this one is missing is a gondola.

Scrolled Doorway

As I have said before, each entrance is unique in Venice...they make good subjects.

Boat on the Canal

The boats in Venice are a big part of the lives of the people, and they are so interesting.

Interesting Spots

There is an interesting spot to paint around every corner in Venice.

I don't know if the actual Venetians love the crumbling walls as much as I do, but I can't get enough of them.

Venetian Doorways

Most of the paintings that I did on my trip to Venice are 4 x 6 or 5 x 7. I did manage to do a few that were 8 x 10 like these two doorways. I love the fact that every entrance off the canals is different.