Tried again with Alizarin and once again it was challenging.  I was also cranky and tired from a long walk in the sun, which resulted in the first attempt at this painting being wiped away.  I went back at it after a little nap and felt much better about the painting.

I used natural light this time, which gives much softer shadows than the bright overheads.

untitled (cherries II) : Oil on board. 6″x9″ 2016