Still lifes with teapots are an ongoing series for me. I began this piece last year and set it aside to think about the direction I was going with it. The design excited me with the triangular shapes, the bouquet of flowers, pears and teapots. Sometimes it is a good idea to let something sit, and I needed time to consider how I would finish it. It was almost finished but there were areas I thought needed some correction. After thinking about this and I determined the final touches, it all came together nicely. I love the softer areas wet-in-wet and the dark values with the bold colors. The circular textured areas add some interest and keep the eye moving around the composition.