I do tend to over think. A saying I put on one of my sweatshirts says it all - "hold on, while I overthink this". That being said, I also tend to work slowly and have a tendency to think that is "wrong". I mention your time as a way of telling myself it is okay IF it does takes m...

Thanks for sharing. My favorite is "Harry". It captures your attention while exuding a peacefulness . Makes me feel relaxed just looking at it

Interesting, as well as beneficial seeing the different applications of water.

I will be interested in seeing the final results. I like how this has already evolved from "just a picture" into an intriging story. and I so agree with what you said about MIke You see things and comment on them in depth. I learn so much and feel that I'm making progress as a result of yo...

Thank you, Mike, I had to study this several times to absorb what you are illustrating, Now I have to figure out how to make it happen. The more I attempt this project the longer I know it will take. Then again, when I rewatched this video AGAIN, I noticed I had the time it took you to do this pictu...

You have caught the essence and "beauty" of aging! Your additions help carry your story. The chair prevents the background from being an empty void. The colored nails and the pink flower add to the "beauty" aspect.. If I would suggest any changes perhaps a bit more of a symmetric...

Second (actually third) attempt -deep shadows I tried reworking my original sample, better, but not by much. I was mentally heading down a negative path -“I will never be able to do this.” A counter thought came to me. Mike being able to do it shows it IS humanly possible. It will take time. Likely,...

I didn’t mention it before but for some reason my sample posted larger than the original which really shows every flaw. So far my attempts at sharp edges just aren’t really sharp. I think part of my problem is because once created I fiddle with it using blu-tac (sp?). I also did try having some part...

Don’t we all have a lot to learn, that is why we are here! I agree with JayS you have caught something of the innocence and delicacy of this young girl. I think the highlight at the top of her head works well, and I like how you developed her smooth skin. I think a bit larger more realistic mouth wo...

This is a sample background (not on my best paper, at this point). I don’t think these “deep shadows” are overly convincing, though it is hard to tell when that is only thing completed in a picture. As I keep drawing I’m getting closer to thinking “leaves”, but I don’t think it shows in my end resul...

This is my composition. My main plant is the same as Mike’s. It didn’t start out that way. I tried an analytical approach. Researching White Peacock Butterflies and the type of plants they like. After a lot of research, I came back to using Mike’s references as the main plant. Even so, I think learn...