Thank you Chris for another great class!  Your guidance in classes is so appreciated, and something that I really needed during this class.  This was my third try at this painting.  I got as far as trying to paint the center and stamens of the flower when I gave up on the first two.  I decided to put this 3rd one aside for a bit and come back.  Gale was an inspiration to me as well.  She said I should go back and at least paint the bee, as once it is finished the stamens won’t stand out so much.  She was so right.

First I had fun painting the bee and then was actually able to try adding a little to the stamens to help them out (some).  This was the perfect practice class for me.  I was so determined I wanted to paint it, that I got to practice painting it three times.  

Thanks again!