Cafe Veronese

This was a fun project! Why? I'm so glad you asked! This place is very special to us. We've been there a couple of times and it is a nice break from the daily hustle and bustle of life in general.
In this painting, I tried to capture an abstract view of the cafe, showing it's quarky character and vibrant colors.
The view is of the night, because that is when this place comes alive. Like a lit up Christmas village, this place makes one escape from reality, even if just for a couple of minutes.

As you can see, the fruit waffle desert is as about as diving as one could dream. This photo doesn't do justice for this deccelant desert. And the taste? Heavenly! The experience of the fruit waffle alone is amazing. Combine it with a bruschetta ham panini and cranberry/walnut salad, homemade red potato salad, and don't forget the hot plum tea and the night is complete!

Venturing back to my painting, this particular project took me an all too short, three days to finish. It was probably the most fulfilling painting so far, putting it at about a 10 on the fun scale. I know it's hard to envision a place, if you've never been there. But for me, it captures the cafe's imaginative serenity. Close your eyes and imagine that place. A place where there are twinkle lights and a crackling fire place in every corner. A place where you can hear warm laughter, and quiet conversation. That place, my friends, is Cafe Veronese.