A Venetian perspective

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

■ Practise your drawing skills

■ Understand simple perspective

■ Use different marks to depict different textures

We see so many drawings and paintings of the hot spots of Venice, including the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs, but for me the real Venice is in those narrow canals that we cross every few minutes of our exploration of the city. Each has its own charm and smell – hopefully damp brickwork if you visit during the