In the spring of 2020 we were in lockdown, so in accordance with the rules and out of respect for everyone else, I limited myself to painting at home. The weather was perfect, so I took my collection of bottles, vases and plates outside and arranged a still life on the garden table.
Sparkling light, colourful shadows
As I moved items around, I was mesmerised by the reflections that shone through the glass and the shadows on the table. Glassware full of water sparkled, citrus, lemons and mint became translucent, the colours bouncing off every surface. The shadows had new depths and hues that tricked the eye