I normally like to take reference photographs for my artwork in the early morning or late afternoon sun. The light seems softer, the contrasts between light and shadow seem to take on a luminous quality. I love to try to capture the effect of light on a subject and hopefully achieve a dramatic impact.

This is a small study of a lily that I completed last year. The reference photo was actually taken inside on my iPhone and the flower set against a dark timber door with the light streaming in from above through a glass panel. It is titled “Towards the Light”.

4″ x 4″
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