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
