For this painting, I wanted the experience of using Zorn’s limited palette with my own artistic vision. I painted this from a photograph I took one night in Florence, and it represents a wonderful memory. My sweetheart and I were out for a walk just as a soft evening rain had let up, and we decided to treat ourselves to some late night gelato from Finisterrae, my favorite café in Florence. As we crossed Piazza Santa Croce, teenagers were playfully kicking a ball around to each other. It was a priceless moment. You can never plan for magical evenings like this. They just happen.
