Meyer Lemons Sill Life

I had a great Christmas this year.  Being with my family and seeing my girls enjoy Christmas was the best.  But I also managed to come away with some new stuff!  I got new paint, brushes, and a "stay wet" palette!  I also went shopping at Barnes and Noble and found a great book by Vanessa Rothe.  It's called "Still Lifes and Florals".  It's kind of a beginner book and although I don't feel like it need all of it I've never been to art school, so it's great to get some good foundational knowledge built up.  I like her methods.  They are very straight forward and easy to follow and it leaves room for my own style and personality to shine through my art.  Here are some photos of my first project using her book.  I haven't done any of the tutorials, but I am following her instructions in painting my own still life.  It's of my meyer lemons!  Yes, I grew my own lemons!  In Ohio!  Well, I DID at least.  Right now, my lemon tree isn't looking so hot.  Anyway....