"Sunset in Valencia" Original Painting by Vanessa Lacy

Sunset in Valencia – Original Spanish Cityscape Oil Painting by Vanessa Lacy

In "Sunset in Valencia," award-winning artist Vanessa Lacy captures the radiant, sun-drenched spirit of the Spanish coast. This 18" x 24" original oil painting serves as a visual love letter to a place the artist knows intimately. Traveling to Spain for up to three months each year to visit family, Lacy channels her deep personal connection to the region into every thick, intentional stroke of her palette knife.

Where traditional cityscapes focus on rigid lines, Lacy uses the palette knife to sculpt the historic Spanish architecture with rich texture and movement. The true subject of the piece is the light itself—a brilliant, dramatic sunset that glints off the architectural details, casting a warm, golden-hour glow across the urban landscape. It is a masterful study of contemporary realism, capturing both the timeless beauty of Valencia and the fleeting, vibrant energy of a European evening.

Technical Specifications

• Title: "Sunset in Valencia"

• Artist: Vanessa Lacy

• Medium: Oil on Deep Cradled Wood Panel (Palette Knife)

• Dimensions: 24" H x 18" W x 1.5" D 

• Subject: Cityscape in Valencia, Spain, Contemporary Realism

• Framing: Arrives ready to hang; edges of the deep cradled panel are finished for a modern, frame-less look.

• In-Person Viewing: This piece is currently available for viewing and purchase at the artist's studio.