I am excited about working on this piece. It’s a fun composition with lots of depth; the elegant arches on the bridges and all the shop windows with their unique character are only a small part of this. I have drawn and painted “Ponte Vecchio” ( the oldest and most famous bridge in Florence, Italy spanning the Arno River) a few times before which is nice because I have some familiarity with its shapes and amazingly subtle colors. None of the other pieces were this large so it’s also nice to be exploring more details such as the window shutters and the soft blending of the wall colors.
You usually see views of this bridge from the side roads and the bridges on either side of it. I wanted a view from the river bank. Searching for a way down I saw that there was a very small bank and no access. Suddenly, I spotted a young couple having breakfast at a spot with enough room for just one table. I searched the storefronts but could not find any sign of a restaurant. About to give up, I spotted the same couple leaving through a small non-descript doorway. I peered in and found a beautiful old building with wonderful carpets and grand old woodwork. Walking in, I found that it was the Florence Rowing Club with meeting rooms, a hallway filled with trophies and a small coffee bar and restaurant. Some of the people stopped and looked but no one said anything so I walked through to the small lawn and was able to snap just a few pictures before a nice young Italian man, after confirming that I was not a member!, escorted me out. It was a little embarrassing but well worth it for the great pictures.
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