Yanushkova employs expressionist watercolor techniques to build a scene where the background and subject merge through a dynamic interplay of color. The use of radiant sunlight defines the composition, casting deep shadows that give the glass and straw a tangible sense of depth and dimensionality.

The painting treats a humble scene of food and drink with the focus of a classical still life, yet it vibrates with an active, immediate energy. By emphasizing the character of these found objects, the artist creates a unified composition where the textures of the liquid and the straw are rendered through saturated pigments rather than rigid outlines.