Rooftops, Venice 1983

Frank Mason painted "Rooftops, Venice" with a real understanding of how light and color can create a mood. Look at how he blends the blues and oranges. It's like he's not just painting a sunset, but the feeling of a sunset, you know? Up close, you can see the paint isn't too thick, but it’s layered in a way that gives the sky a kind of glow. The way the colors shift around those cloud formations is so cool. It’s loose, but still controlled, which makes it feel both dreamy and real at the same time. I think Mason knew his stuff. This piece reminds me a bit of Turner, who also had a knack for capturing the drama of light. It really underscores the idea that art is a conversation between artists across time. It leaves you with that wonderful feeling of not knowing exactly what you’re seeing, but knowing it's beautiful.