Poolside Splendor 18x18 inches Nautical but seeing that rocky bump

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

These small spaces paintings are complicated because there are so many little shapes and colors within them

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

the geometric shapes of rocks are flat and rigid

Poolside Splendor 18x18 inches Nautical but seeing that rocky bumpI 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