A Yearlong Vacation in Venice Beach California
12 Digitally Remastered Original Paintings - by Artist Frank Strasser
Before I Head East — A Venice Art Sale!
After 40 wonderful years in Venice Beach, I'm preparing to head east. Before I go, I'm offering a few special pieces from my personal art collection—including two framed Venice Canal prints that appeared on ABC's black-ish.
Local pickup or delivery only. No shipping. Come take a look before these pieces ride off into the sunset!
From the canals of Venice Beach to the highways and backroads of America, I've spent more than five decades painting, writing, wandering, and collecting stories along the way.
Every painting has a story. Every journey leaves a few memories worth sharing.
Come along for a colorful collection of personal adventures, Venice nostalgia, art, history, and occasional flights of fancy.
50 Years of Fun, Colorul Art
The road goes on! So do the stories...
About Me
I was blessed to live in Venice for 40 years. Back in the 70s, I started painting the canals. One Christmas, I created calendars of my paintings as gifts and called them the Venice Canalendars. Today, they remain a genuine labor of love.
I painted the canals of yesteryear--back when the sidewalks were crumbling and the banks were lined with quaint, one-story cottages--not a McMansion in sight. Mostly, my works depict simpler times, living on the "Retro Canals."
The 2027 Spirit of Venice Calendars feature 12 digitally remastered paintings. Feed two birds with one bowl: treat yourself to a year-long vacation on Planet Venice, and support freelance art. Most of all, enjoy a wildly colorful and inspired 2027!
We'd love to hear from ya!
© 2026 Frank Strasser. Spirit of Venice artwork and fine art prints.