Nasturtiums in a Victorian Vase

I have painted nasturtiums before in this pale blue glass vase with its amber feet. Last time the flowers were much paler and the result quieter, almost like a tapestry. These nasturtiums were redder and bolder and I really concentrated on trying to convey something of the energy of their pulsing colour, and the vigour of their growth pattern.

This painting was selected for the Mall Online Gallery