Café de la Paix 1980

LeRoy Neiman paints “Café de la Paix” in strokes of pure color and thick impasto, as if he’s sculpting the scene as much as painting it. I can almost feel the energy of the café, the clatter of dishes and murmurs of conversation. Imagine Neiman, standing there, brush in hand, trying to capture the essence of this iconic Parisian spot. The way he uses pinks and yellows, not just for what's literally there, but for how it *feels* to be there. It’s like he’s saying, "Paris isn't just a place; it’s a vibe." Look at that one stroke of teal slashing across the awning, it’s so decisive, so full of life! Neiman is playing with how we see, how we remember, how we *feel*. He’s part of a long line of artists obsessed with capturing the fleeting moments of modern life. And like them, he reminds us that painting isn’t just about what you see, but how you see it, and what you bring to the canvas.