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Evening in Venice celebrates all the Old World elegance and
beauty that define this one-of-a-kind city. Rod Chase has captured
with exquisite detail the magnificent architecture, the amber
glow of the lights in the buildings, and the soft reflections
of light in the rippling water. The romance that is Venice is
seen through the eyes of a great talent, who shares the city's
atmosphere and beauty with all those who view his amazing image.
"Our first evening in Italy found us on the Ponte dell'Accademia
overlooking the famous Grand Canal. Although this scene was familiar
to me through art and photographs, nothing could compare to actually
standing on the foot bridge surrounded by the ancient beauty
of Venice. My view is actually a composite of three different
photos taken at different spots on the bridge forming a more
pleasing panoramic composition. Gondolas were added to give the
painting life and interest. As in my painting "The Glory
of San Pietro", I muted the colors and intensified the detail
symbolizing the rich history and texture of this old-world city.
My wife and I look forward to one day returning to Italy and
and reliving our first 'Evening in Venice'." - Rod Chase |