As I am painting these dahlias, I am thinking of Vincent’s vase of dahlias on the bright green background. I only wish I could feel them as he did. The petals are such delicate colors. I’ve tried to make a very painterly background shaped by spontaneous annd open brushwork. The sunlight keeps changing since the wind is blowing and the flowers are under some shade. I think I captured the best of the light on the flowers.