Tulips in a Clear Vase

This still life features a bouquet of red tulips in a clear glass vase.  Creating the effects of clear glass is an interesting challenge -- the form must be clearly defined and yet the transparency must be also shown.  It was done in a combination of watercolor and pastel.  This mixing of media creates a variety of interesting and complex textures.

Details:
watercolor and pastel on watercolor paper
12"w x 16"h
in a private collection

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