"Gladioli and Alstroemeria in the Morning" has contradicting elements that breathe life into a vanilla setting. The background, painted in shades of pink with accents of yellow, mirrors the hues of a rising sun, infusing the scene with a warm, morning glow. To add an intriguing edge to the composition, charcoal introduces a subtle contrast. The use of "dirty" greens, varied in tone, enhances the realistic quality of the painting, grounding the floral elegance in an earthy context. The canvas comes alive with a vibrant interplay of light and color, as pastels and deeper tones, seemingly contradictory, converge to form a harmonious balance.