My journey as an artist has found me intrigued by light and how it defines form, sending me on a search to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface. I never met a shadow that I did not like. I started on this path about 20 years ago when I purchased the blue and white balls because I was struck by their form, contrast, and elegance. Then I had to figure out the right arrangement, which took several years and many iterations until I arrived at the composition with the mirror. This led me to depart from my normal style and add a hint of romance. This painting is the current step on my journey of creating a clear, graphic representation.