Thank you, Dhritikana, for providing the seven classes and the bonus class! They were filled with valuable information and wonderful tips for blending colors on each petal and leaf. I selected a color palette inspired by the poppy and hibiscus class to create the beautiful Desert Rose Hibiscus flowers, using a reference photo of a striking pinkish-red hibiscus.

I had a lot of fun paying attention to detail in this painting; however, it did take me quite a while to complete. In hindsight, I think if I had painted the background first, as you demonstrated in some of the classes, it would have been a better approach. I opted to paint the flowers first and therefore decided against adding a background. If I do more paintings in the future, I might consider including a background.

Overall, I am pleased with the flowers I painted, and I appreciate your guidance!