By contrast this second experiment in painting glass vases, although truer to how they exist in my home, added new challenges through the addition of elements such as water, plant life and the lit candle. Again I wanted to experiment with light and shadow but tonal balance was harder to achieve. The inclusion of the lit candle added a unique glow to the shadows and the life of the leaf resulted in greater movement in this piece. When I look at it I feel that I can’t decide what to focus on and this bothers me.