Judge's comments: This piece is bursting with color. It is joyful and active, with vibrant reds, pinks and blues in the background playing against the greens of the leaves and stems. There are areas of loosely applied paint, paint rings that read as bubbles, and tulip images that all combined provide a layered, tactile experience. The canvas appears broken into thirds with the bottom left corner darker, providing a base and balance. As well the strong vertical stripes in the background work perfectly with the rising stems and framing of the flowers. This piece is complex and playful.