PEACHES IN A WOVEN BASQUET (# 229)

I just wrapped up a new soft pastel piece called “PEACHES IN A WOVEN BASQUET (#229),” and I have to admit, working with those juicy, colorful peaches felt like a tasty little challenge. There’s something about capturing their soft glow and that perfect mix of ripe warmth with a touch of cool green leaves that made the basket feel almost ready to pick up and carry away. The woven texture of the basket, too—getting all those little details just right was like a quiet game of patience and discovery. I hope when you look at it, you catch a moment of that simple, fresh delight—the kind that hints at summer days and slow, easy afternoons.