In April 2012, I finished 5 paintings of Venice - images that appealed to me and reflected what I loved most about being in Venice.  I struggled with how to show the bright red of the gondola seat and the table cloths in the outdoor cafe.  I finally found that many layers of Winsor & Newton Winsor Red watercolor paint did the trick.  I've also become enamored of painting reflections in water.  Fun!!