*Italian Outdoor Cafe*

Italian Outdoor Cafe is a 16 by 20 inch oil painting that captures a sunlit garden scene with rich green trees and strong light filtering through the leaves. The bright red tablecloth in the foreground creates a striking contrast that brings energy and focus to the composition. This piece was inspired by a friend's visit to Italy and explores the balance between natural calm and bold color. The process emphasized the vivid contrast between the red and the surrounding greenery.