Poolside Splendor 18x18 inches Nautical lighter tones in the background

lighter tones in the background to recede

but seeing that rocky bump from a distance makes it easier to identify the mountain

Many people didn’t think this represented me well because I’m not smiling

steep and rocky

I asked my husband to please pull over so I could take some photos

Poolside Splendor 18x18 inches Nautical lighter tones in the backgroundI liked the color and striping design in these tiny flowers. I arranged them in a very small vase and placed it onto an inflatable inter tube that was floating in our pool. When I took the photo to use for reference, it was noon and the sun was strong, which intensified the contrast of shadows. Designing and arranging elements for a still life is a way to be super creative. Try it and see what you come up with. Then sketch it out. Oil on Premier