Venetian Glaze

At some point early in my art education I learned of the Venetian technique or method of oil painting. Basically laying a glaze (foundation of paint) on the canvas upon which the rest of the painting is built. Sounds simple, but in the hands of a master artist a painting can be made to come alive, become three dimensional, or glow with subtle optical illusions. Being in Venice reminded me of this painting technique. So many buildings of Venice are canvases upon which their patina of decay - cracked plaster, faded and peeling paint, barnacles, and algae - serve as glazes of time and dimensions extending ages.

Wow....amazing creative work of art with beautiful painting effect. Take care,...............Patsy

Wayne, first and foremost, thanks for broadening my art education with your narrative. Although I'm not sure that you changed your painterly style in keeping with the Venetian technique, I have noticed some additional, slightly sharper detail. In my opinion, this works quite well. As a whole, this image is a fine homage to one of the most magnificent cities in the world. I may be there some day. - - michael (favorite, admire)

Many thanks, Patsy.

Many thanks, Michael. You are so right. I haven't quite figured out how to do the Venetian technique digitally, but I am working on it. The sharper/scribbled edges of the whites (particularly in the tourists' hats) hint at the Venetian technique and give a sense of dimensionality.