Basilica San Marco Venice ~ a short video on the inspiration behind this quilt

Basilica San Marco Venice (50x21 inches) by Jane LaFazio $800.

Thought you'd enjoy this video of me talking about my art quilt, Basilica San Marco Venice.

My husband and I visited Venice, Italy, in 2012. It was our first time there. Oh my goodness, I love Venice!! Just an amazing city and you should add it to your bucket list for sure.

I was so inspired, I created this artwork inspired by our trip.

You see this classic architecture element everywhere! 

I love architectural details and am always inspired by them. I created a dimensional shape (using cut up mat board) and then did rubbings using Shiva paint sticks for the colors.

a rubbing created by me, Jane LaFazio

the cloth in progress by Jane LaFazio

detail of the finished quilt Basilica San Marco Venice  by Jane LaFazio

detail of the finished quilt Basilica San Marco Venice  by Jane LaFazio

detail of the finished quilt Basilica San Marco Venice  by Jane LaFazio

My husband, on the balcony of Basilica San Marco,
with the replicas of the horses behind him.

The original, over 1100 year old horses of San Marco inside the church museum

The horses are an iconic image in Venice, so I had to include them in my quilt too.

detail of the finished quilt Basilica San Marco Venice  by Jane LaFazio

detail of the finished quilt Basilica San Marco Venice  by Jane LaFazio 

 Hope you enjoyed a closer look of Basilica San Marco Venice.