Hey Mantus that's all wonderful advice, thank you!
As a matter of fact I had already been thinking all of the same things - no kidding! I agree with the red/orange at the top, but I haven't decided to go with a color, or just a shade. I was thinking of replacing it with a cream color, I just don't want to bring too many colors into the outer sections.
The red, yes definitely. The actual flower had brilliant reds in it. That was an excellent suggestion, and affirms what I was already wondering if I should do.
Lastly, the leaves have no shading yet, and when I'm finished, there will be more depth and perspective. After all there should be a shadow on the leaves from the flower, and it's not there yet.
I need the sun to come out so I can get a better picture of it. That was taken at night, and flashes suck.
pandafaye , thanks. I can’t wait to give it to her.
