Here is the still -life of the glass vase and California wild flowers. I carefully drew it out to make sure everything fit on this tiny format.

At this stage I try for an a la prima; putting in the pure contrasting darks and saturated colors in one shot. I try to move around the paper, not concentrating too much on any area.

Building up color and contrast; trying not to invent anything.

I start building up the darks, so the light can be seen.

Here, I’m looking for contrast; trying to bring out the light.

Red Glass Vase with California Wild Flowers 2016