I took this photo one day we were there for lunch a while back, and finally got around to painting it.

This is a small study of the two chefs busily at work in the kitchen. There was so much gray in the photo, it was a little hard to find color for a painting.

It is an old world wonderful place to have lunch and we have been there several times. I was attracted to take the photo, as the chefs were so intense in what they were doing. Having owned a restaurant when I was much younger, I know how much hard work goes into making a restaurant a success. Mine did okay, but after a year of owning it, running it and being the main chef I closed it, lost a lot of money and knew I would only cook for family and friends going forward.

I have so much more respect for anyone that works in a restaurant, as it is long and hard work. Trust me, I tip the staff a lot better having had my own restaurant experience.