This was a great class with Maria. Although I am not happy with my completed project, with each endeavor I gain experience.  The leaves are not defined to my liking and when I painted the background it covered my lines for the shadows, so they do not line up with the leaves.  The one thing I love is the background, but not because it looks like a sidewalk or cement wall.  I see how these granulating colors would make a spectacular sky.  So there is always something to gain with each project I tackle.  Bravo to learning! :):):)