Venice Sunset

One of Art Jonker's favorite subjects is Venice. The rows of buildings, with their almost hidden passages between them gave Art's imagination much to work with. He started with a postcard as a reference, rearranged the scene a little, and transformed the sunset into a deep orangey red. Although his tendency is toward detail, Art worked to include just enough, while maintaining the symbolic nature of the thick oil paints. Art credits Vincent van Gogh for this style that he likes so much.