In Olives in a Glass Dish, the glossy surfaces of the olives and the delicate reflections within the glass are rendered with remarkable sensitivity, balanced against the solidity of the wooden ledge and the dramatic dark background. The composition finds beauty in ordinary forms, elevating a simple arrangement through careful control of light and tone. For Lees, painting is an intense and often challenging process of refinement and persistence. Each work develops slowly over time, shaped through observation, adjustment, and moments of uncertainty before reaching resolution. The result is a still life that feels both immediate and timeless, inviting the viewer to pause and look more closely at the richness of familiar objects.