The challenge of this painting was to create enough contrast to keep it interesting. All this white needed some balance. However I didn't bump up my contrast too much because part of what draws me to this image is the confusion it brings at first glance. You have to “think” about what it is for minute. I am rather fond of images that challenge the eye.

These New Zealand White rabbits were photographed at a local tourist trap. They had about 30 rabbits of varying ages (and sizes) that you could pay a quarter for some bunny kibble to feed them. So of course I did. And that's why they are all circled tight like they are.