Deciding how and what helps to make a good painting; continue learning from what was learned in Lesson Two, and adding more information toward the execution of the painting. Lighting, Patterns and Unity among other things

Before starting on the teapot and cup I decided to try my fruit bowl again based on the feedback I received last week. Thank you, Hillary! I did this version in PS Elements 2.0 and found it much easier to work with than Painter 8. Perhaps it's because I'm also taking the Elements introductory class this session.

Before moving on to the next assignment I wanted to work on the fruit bowl again incorporating the suggestions from the feedback on the above painting. I've added a drop shadow under the grapes, and also let a few drop to the table. I also added some darker blue to the bowl, softened the edges on the apple and pears plus some additional anchoring for the bowl.