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Venezia Afternoon Poster
by Connie Handscomb
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Venezia Afternoon poster by Connie Handscomb. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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To build a city where it is impossible to build a city is madness in itself, but to build there one of the most elegant and grandest of cities is the... more
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Artist's Description
To build a city where it is impossible to build a city is madness in itself, but to build there one of the most elegant and grandest of cities is the madness of genius.
~ Alexander Herzen
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Venice was built on the water when the people of the area feared invasions from the north. Forests were cut so that millions of stakes could be sunk into the mud which, over time, petrified and formed the city's foundation. (Wood does not decay in oxygen-deprived water as it does in open air).
There are no roads here, only waterways of narrow canals and alleyways. Much has remained unchanged for centuries.
From spring through to autumn, the sun is strong, with added brilliance from the water; the buildings are colourful and bright in its light.
My original image of an afternoon on the Venetian waterways, digitally painted - a lightly textured background created to add additional presence to the sky and applied t...
About Connie Handscomb
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOT IS ONE OF MY SKETCHPADS. ~ HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON Thank You for visiting. May this palette of images delight you as much as they were my pleasure to capture. All images are copyright © Connie Handscomb Thank you for for respecting the copyright. © All Rights Reserved
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Reynold Jay
This one made me fall in love with Venice Connie. Description is a winner too. Beautiful work of art! Well done and an easy FAVORITE!
Samuel Zylstra
Very nice. Makes me want to paint again.
Connie Handscomb
Robert, thank you! for featuring this image in New FAA Uploads :))
Connie Handscomb
Late thanks, Jenny! for featuring this image in No Place Like Home :))
Liesl Walsh
Revisiting - I LOVE the colors and style of this! Gorgeous!!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you again, Liesl!; very grateful to you :))
Darin Williams
I love Venice and I love your version of it!
Connie Handscomb replied:
I love Venice too; thank you so much, Darin!;))
RC DeWinter
Charming digital treatment of this classic scene, lovely impressionistic effect, l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Kind of you, thank you, RC!;))
Madina Kanunova
Fantastic artwork, Connie! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Madina!;))
Miss Pet Sitter
Amazing Art! Totally love/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Miss PS!;))
Angeles M Pomata
Grand artwork, Connie!! The treatment is absolutely gorgeous. So powerful and vivid. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Angeles! I'm glad you like it! :))
Connie Handscomb
Bob, thank you! for featuring this image in The Artistic Aperture ;))
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Bob! Have a beautiful Sunday!;))
Connie Handscomb
Pamela, always grateful to you! thank you again for featuring this artwork in Art District :))
Ann Skelton
Beautifully done Connie! l/f Love the bright colors.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Ann! I tried several variations before I settled on this .... so pleased you like it!:))
Pamela Williams
This unique and creative artwork has been featured on the Art District Group home page. Congrats for this tremendous accomplishment! Please archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"...Pamela
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you enormously, Pamela! :))
Connie Handscomb
Many thanks to you, Robert! for featuring this image in First Friday Gallery :))
Connie Handscomb
Romuald, thank you! for featuring this image in Arts Fantastic World :))
Liesl Walsh
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors of this! So gorgeous! What a warm and happy image! Love the processing of this! A masterpiece! I would hang this in my home! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, you're welcome to {hang it in your home} , lol. What a fantastic compliment! Thank you so very much, Liesl! :))
Malanda Warner
Connie, what a fabulous painterly rendition, truly a masterpiece! LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Malanda, I forgot to check comments here; late thanks to you!;))
Bob Cuthbert
Lovely work!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Bob!;))
Lisa Lemmons-Powers
Wonderful colors and great treatment! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Lisa!;))
Slavica Stajic
Beautiful work, like a dream....
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oops! I missed you earlier here, Slavica!; thank you, dear!;))