"Tangerine Trio" is a vibrant still life of three tangerines on a wooden table against a blue cloth background. A whole tangerine with a green leaf rests upright on the left of the scene. On the right, another whole tangerine rests on its side. In the foreground, a partially peeled tangerine reveals juicy segments, its curling peel adding movement and texture. I used dry pastels on toned paper, layering rich saturated colors for velvety depth and luminous quality. Strong directional lighting creates realistic shadows and dimension. This pastel painting celebrates everyday abundance and sensory joy . I hope it brings brightness to the competition!