I have reached my limit, so unless a mod will let me have more space again....but now when I enlarge it I can see that I should have done that before submitting. Thanks for your input.

Very pretty, I think a few highlights, the indication of some veins would help, and as diablo suggested, smoothing the outline a bit. I have such a hard time doing roses here, myself... I haven't ever done one I was happy with, but this is a great start.

I agree.. it's basically going well, but needs more variations..looking good

I have a big problem with trying to get lines thin enough. The smallest brush size is way bigger than I would like. I have tired to narrow it down using the background color, etc. but still unhappy. Yes veins would be good and so would some indication of foilage in the background, never thought of that. Thanks

I think it deserves more space, you shouldn't be afraid to ask for it... if you want to work on it some more, that is.
(are you leaving it on the anti-alias option? Also, try the 1 pixel brush and put it on the airbrush, that makes it a bit smaller and softens it some)

It helps to use the smallest brush size but also cut down the opacity and flow..use the antialias setting sometimes..but it works better for finer lines with that off...at least it seems to

Yes that makes so much sense..why didn't I think of that. I will try that with the brush size. I have ask for more space one more time to see what i can do with this pic. what is the anti-alias option?

Its by the brush pallette.. makes lines look less pixelly..

Thanks, I hate that pixelly look, i try to smooth them out but then I loose stuff. That is one reason I didn't try to smooth out the pink lines anymore, I had done it and it smeared so badly that I redone them.

low opacity eraser works some too

Right now the applet is set to automatically be on "anti-alias" - if you don't change it, it will be like that when you load up a canvas. The one pixel brush tends to be very sharp, anyway, having it on anti-alis and airbrush make it small, but soft enough to outline things without being harsh.

Yes, i was in the applet playing around a bit. I am waiting for them to grant me some more space and I will revise this. With the help of the two most realistic artists on the board I can't go wrong. :-) Thank you so much.

You did memo for more space, then? Good....I'm not too "up" on the technical part of all this, I don't know much.... actually I'm severely ignorant when it comes to the tools. Glad to have been able to help some, though.

Yes, you have been a lot of help. I practiced some with the small lines on a piece that I was playing with. I am just waiting for more space to finish this rose. Thanks again!

Only thing I can add is at times, especially with the darks, to use the blend, it's an invaluable tool I use all the time. Especially when I do skin. If you use blend for the lights you have to go to the almost lightest of the color otherwise it will blend dark. It makes everything look smooth, and the values more natural. And if your brave you can try dodge and burn to add some highlights and shading. But you have to be very careful with those two, they can be overused. They should be set on low low opacity and flow, and the airbrush as well. Used right it can add to your picture.

It's a beautiful rose. I've not tried any flowers yet, maybe one day. Keep going.

Thank you Sweetcell excellent tips, I will try them.

I would love to start a yellow one, but I think I may go to intermediate to do it. I will get more space there. I had to revise this one so many times to get it to this point. I am so glad you like it. Thanks!

this is very impressive every drawing youve drew ive commented and alwayz seem to be more and more impressed this is just amazing good job!!

wow very nice like the color and folds
great rose

Good revisions! Nice job on this!

It was a challenge...but that is why I love art so much. I try not to give up until I am happy with it. I also like this one. Thank you all for the nice comments.

this is very pretty i love the color of it

Thank you tandrew971

Wow....I was gonna come here and say this is amazing....I can't believe all theses people are telling you what they see wrong with it! I think it's flawless. Geez.....I hope these people don't ever find me O.o Cuz I'll straight up tell them I just started last week and I use only paint bbs and a mouse. Wow....you're good.