Step One
began with the completed painting already visualised in my mind, then collected the objects I needed and purchased the fresh strawberries. In my studio I draped dark cloths and an old, lace tablecloth and arranged the objects and lighting, after which I took about 50 images with my digital SLR camera, frequently adjusting the direction of the lighting and the placement of the objects, and taking images from as many different angles as possible. I also took shots with the glass both empty and filled. All images were then transferred to my computer
