72 Back Lit Blue

72 "Back Lit Blue" 8x8 oil on board, copyright Laura Gable

 

A Russian vase from the antique store placed onto the window sill, produced some of the most luscious shades of indigo and ultramarine blue. It all appeared intensified by the cool edge light from the dusky sky. The small flowers tucked into the top of the vase, brought the element of yellow into this almost-primary painting.