Traveling Companions 

"Traveling Companions" is a still life painting by Melissa Hefferlin. The painting features a silver pitcher and a lemon on a brightly colored, geometrically patterned tablecloth. The background is a vibrant combination of red, pink, purple, blue, green, and brown, creating a lively and dynamic composition. The contrast between the smooth, reflective surface of the pitcher and the textured, segmented pattern of the tablecloth adds visual interest and depth to the work. The realistic depiction of the objects combined with the abstract qualities of the background make this painting an intriguing and playful still life.