I love using reference photos for idea sparking and using oil pastels for texture.
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Wow - wonderful work!
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Im obsessed with your work!!! 
so gorgeous!
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That makes me so happy!
Wonderful job. This is great. Love it.
Really, really good job. The only thing I would have liked to see is less defined lines and more shadows in the background behind the foliage. If you look at your reference, there is a nebulous quality behind the main stalks and flowers that give the composition a sort of mysterious atmosphere. You have less of that giving it a more starker look that just borders on jarring.
But again, wonderful painting!
Cheers!
SLC
@Skeeter451
I toned down the grasses to soften focus and like it much better now.
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Excellent! 
Iām glad my feedback was helpful.
Cheers!
SLC
A very beautiful piece @Dotsie ! The texture is lovely, and also a very nice style you established with your choice of colors! 
These are gorgeous! Love, love, love!
Brenda