Peonies in a Vase

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

• Render the lush volume and complex layered structure of pink peony buds, capturing petals through a blend of deep magenta shadows and bright pink highlights.

• Capture the transparency of a glass vase filled with water, detailing submerged stems, light refractions, and soft highlights on the glass surface.

• Build a light, painterly background in lilac and beige tones while adding charm with fallen petals scattered across the tabletop.