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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The Lake Como Collection Watercolour Art Prints

The Lake Como Collection

Four watercolour views of Lake Como, Italy — now available as fine art giclée prints, hand-selected for their soft, sun-warmed palette and quiet lakeside charm.


Lake Como Art Print

Lake Como Art Print

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Lake Como Art Print

Lake Como Art Print

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Villa Balbianello, Lake Como Art Print

Villa Balbianello, Lake Como Art Print

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Nesso, Lake Como Italy Art Print

Nesso, Lake Como Italy

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Each giclée print is produced on high-quality 189 g/m² paper sourced from Japan, preserving the fine detail and colour of the original watercolour.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Medieval Italian Hilltop Castle Beneath a Full Moon, Watercolour Painting (Completed)

 


Buongiorno! The 31cm x 16.5cm watercolour painting is done! This painting will be available to purchase soon in my Etsy shop DeniseWongArts.


I have took videos of the painting process. I'll do my best to share the video in my Youtube channel, and then post the video here.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Burano Canal, Venetian Lagoon - Watercolour Painting


 Buongiorno! I am delighted to share my latest Venice watercolour painting (16.5cm x 31cm) - A sun-drenched canal in Burano, lined with colourful houses and moored boats, arched by a small stone bridge and shaded by an overhanging tree. This painting will be completed this week and will be available to purchase in my Etsy shop DeniseWongArts. It is painted on 300gsm professional watercolour paper.





Medieval Italian Hilltop Castle Beneath a Full Moon, Watercolour Painting


A 31cm x 16.5cm watercolour painting that I started working on a few days ago — a medieval Italian hilltop castle stands on a rocky cliff beneath a luminous full moon, set against a deep blue dusk sky. This painting will be completed this week, and it will be available to purchase in my Etsy shop, DeniseWongArts. I do worldwide shipping to selected countries via DHL International Express, with delivery taking around 3 days only.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Corte Del Sabion, Venice Courtyard, Canal and a Gondola, Watercolour Painting (WIP)

 

Coming soon — my 3rd Venice series watercolour painting. 

I paint Venice with my soul. I have never been there. And yet, every time I pick up my brush, I go there.

This is my third painting in my Venice watercolour series — a gondola moored quietly at Corte Del Sabion, a courtyard tucked beside a narrow canal. No crowds. No spectacle. Just warm ochre walls, a weathered archway, blue shutters, and a gondola resting on dark, still water.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A Quiet Corner of Nesso, Lake Como Watercolour Painting

Buongiorno! Meet Nesso — the tiny Italian village that inspired my latest watercolour! Some places are so beautiful, you just have to paint them.

Nesso is a quiet village on the western shore of Lake Como, tucked between the better-known towns of Como and Bellagio. Its small size and low profile mean it often escapes the typical tourist trail, leaving its charm intact and its streets peacefully unhurried.

The village is most famous for the Orrido di Nesso, a narrow gorge where two mountain streams, the Nosè and the Civera, rush down in a striking waterfall before joining the lake. From the Ponte della Civera, a centuries-old stone bridge that spans the gorge, you can watch the water cascade below, framed by ivy-covered buildings and lush greenery.

Nesso’s lakeside houses reflect the traditional Lombard style, with cream and white walls, colorful shutters, and stone foundations that seem to rise naturally from the rocky shoreline. Climbing plants and ivy soften the edges, blending architecture with the surrounding nature.

For anyone who enjoys wandering beyond the usual paths, Nesso offers quiet corners, dramatic natural scenery, and a timeless atmosphere—a small gem on Lake Como that feels almost untouched by time.

Below are the painting process:
 


 
The finished work in my garden! 



 

This 16.1" x 12.2" watercolour painting is available as an original and Limited Edition of 75 Prints

Rio Tera Secondo - A Quiet Canal in Venice Series No. 2: Hidden Passage in Venice, Italy - Watercolour Painting

 

Buongiorno! I’m pleased to share the second painting in my A Quiet Canal in Venice series. 

Venice is a city unlike any other, built upon a network of canals that have shaped its identity for over a thousand years. Instead of roads, these waterways serve as the main routes of movement, where boats replace cars and daily life flows with the rhythm of the water. From the grand Grand Canal to the countless narrow side canals, Venice is a place where architecture and water exist in quiet harmony.

The canals have long been central to Venetian life—once carrying goods, traders, and travelers during the height of the Republic, and still supporting everyday activities today, from deliveries to simple commutes. Beyond their function, they create a unique atmosphere where time seems to move more gently, and where the connection between people, history, and place remains deeply rooted.

Even now, away from the busy routes, Venice continues to reveal a more intimate and enduring way of life, shaped by water, tradition, and a sense of quiet continuity. In a hidden Venetian canal, life is quieter, more personal—balconies with flowers, narrow bridges connecting neighbors, and the gentle presence of water shaping every moment.

Below are the painting proces:

 

 
 The finished work in my garden
 

 




 This 12.2" x 16.1" watercolour painting is available as an original and Limited Edition of 75 Prints

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Venice Canal, Italy, Watercolour Painting

 

Oh, Venice! This is my first Venice canal painting. Venice is one of the most extraordinary and unique cities in the world, built entirely on a group of 118 small islands in a shallow lagoon off the northeastern coast of Italy. The islands are separated by expanses of open water and by canals, and portions of the city are linked by over 400 bridges. With no roads and no cars, Venice moves entirely by water — its streets are canals, its traffic is gondolas and boats, and its rhythm is dictated by the gentle rise and fall of the Adriatic tides. Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has inspired countless artists, writers and poets throughout the centuries.

The city is home to approximately 150 canals, ranging from the grand and sweeping to the narrow and intimate. The most famous is the Grand Canal, a wide waterway that winds in an S-shape through the heart of the city, lined with magnificent palaces and historic buildings. Beyond the Grand Canal, a labyrinth of smaller canals weaves through every neighbourhood, connecting the islands and forming the true circulatory system of the city.
These quieter back canals are where the real character of Venice lives — narrow waterways flanked by centuries-old terracotta and pink-washed buildings, with stone steps descending directly into the water, boats moored outside front doors, and the gentle lapping of water echoing through the alleyways. It is a city unlike any other on earth — timeless, beautiful and endlessly captivating.

Below are the painting process...
 

 
This painting is available as original and limited edition of 75 prints in my shop DeniseWongArts.
 

 

Nesso, Italian Lakeside Village, Watercolour Painting (Work-in-Progress)

 

Buongiorno! I’ve been working on this painting for the past 10 days. It depicts the charming village of Nesso in Italy, with its iconic ancient bridge, the Ponte della Civera. The piece is now about 90% complete.

Nesso is a quiet village on the western shore of Lake Como, tucked between the better-known towns of Como and Bellagio. Its small size and low profile mean it often escapes the typical tourist trail, leaving its charm intact and its streets peacefully unhurried.

The village is most famous for the Orrido di Nesso, a narrow gorge where two mountain streams, the Nosè and the Civera, rush down in a striking waterfall before joining the lake. From the Ponte della Civera, a centuries-old stone bridge that spans the gorge, you can watch the water cascade below, framed by ivy-covered buildings and lush greenery.

Nesso’s lakeside houses reflect the traditional Lombard style, with cream and white walls, colorful shutters, and stone foundations that seem to rise naturally from the rocky shoreline. Climbing plants and ivy soften the edges, blending architecture with the surrounding nature.

For anyone who enjoys wandering beyond the usual paths, Nesso offers quiet corners, dramatic natural scenery, and a timeless atmosphere—a small gem on Lake Como that feels almost untouched by time.


 

Monday, March 30, 2026

Tuscan Poplar Road, Italy, Watercolour Painting

"A winding road breathes through poplar trees in Tuscany."

Poplar trees (Populus) are a beloved feature of the Tuscan countryside, often planted in long, elegant rows alongside roads and pathways. Their tall, slender forms create a sense of rhythm and direction across the landscape, guiding the eye toward distant farmhouses or hilltop villages. In Tuscany, they are not merely trees — they are living architecture, framing the land with grace and purpose. Their leaves shimmer and rustle in the breeze, catching the golden afternoon light in a way that feels almost painterly. In autumn, they turn a warm amber and yellow, adding yet another layer of warmth to an already sun-drenched land.
 
This artwork is available as original and limited edition of 75 prints in my shop DeniseWongArt.
 


 

 

Lakeside Harmony II, Lake Como, Italy, Watercolour Painting


This is my second Lake Como watercolour painting. It is painted in 2025. Lake Como, in Northern Italy, lies at the foothills of the Italian Alps. Its deep blue-green waters are framed by gentle mountains, pastel-colored villas, and charming lakeside towns, making it one of Italy’s most picturesque and tranquil destinations.

This piece is available as an original and as limited edition of 75 prints