Spotlight on iris arrangement

I was working at Bloomingdales interior design department for only one week and my boss gave me this classic glass, white vase. It was Christmas time- and I didn’t know the department exchanged gifts. I only stayed in that department a short while because I had just received word that I would begin my teaching career Jan 4th. The vase has moved with me several times. A reminder of generous people you meet on your journey.
The irises were cut from the garden. I sharpied a sketch on this panel before I painted. I think a more concise contour drawing helped me with the organic ins and outs of the iris petals.

Had to tweak this one a little- this is the updated image