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This café, near an entrance to the Luxembourg Gardens, is in such a great location it seems always busy.  Late afternoon the light was coming straight into the terrace where people were enjoying a drink before heading home or for other evening activities...  This is the story of this painting.  But I hope you will see what will happen after this scene.  A waiter will come and clear one of the round tables that was just vacated.  Soon these three tables (in front) will be taken by more customers as an evening approaches.

Here's how I painted this scene:

I began putting a weak wash in the background to suggest foliage and dappled sunlight on the foreground.  While the first wash was still moist, I quickly added dark colors under cafe tables and where retracted awnings were.  I let this stage dry, and then added trees and people, using thicker pigments.


   


Paris Café XXXVIII

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 9.5 x 7.5 in.
Mat/Frame: Yes/No
Mat Size: 14 x 11 in.
Purchase: Sold

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