#383 'Early Mist St Marks Basilica' 9x12"

Very misty at some points the Basilica almost disappeared! The tonal values were so close together, I had to make sure the darkest darks were quite light. Also not putting into much definition or hard lines - a suggestion of shapes.
I couldn't resist putting the white Nun in scurrying across the square!

#370 'Painting St Marks Square, Venice' no.1

We were a little worried about being moved on by the police - as there was a big whoha about it recently with artist Ken Howard being moved on, so we went at sunrise and did two quick paintings of the Basilica and The Square.

Beautiful light and worth getting there early. No police or tourists just pigeons! Although it did feel reassuring to have four of us painting together, safety in numbers! 

This gives an idea of the scale of the square - HUGE!

Not easy subject ornate and close tonal values as it was in low light. But also lovely sunrise colours. The red brick tower I decided not to include as the base of it is ugly!!