Painted in 1992, The Artist in Venice by David Drum is a 13.5 x 9.5 inch oil and pastel on card that was inspired by David’s a trip to Italy with his wife, Barb. It was produced from photo reference and is signed, titled and dated by the Drum on the reverse. The piece depicts a classic Venetian scene; a blue sky shining upon a bridge over a canal. A figure, slightly shrouded in shadow, leans over a railing, contemplating the day. The contrast between dark foreground and light background adds interest and depth to the painting. The movement of the water draws the eye deeper into the piece.

A slight variation from Drum’s typical landscape work, The Artist in Venice is a charming portrayal of a quiet moment that held significance to the artist, captured in time.