Certainly not perfect, but, as they say, don’t let the pursuit of perfection get in the way of “good enough” (“gourd” enough?).
I particularly like the shadowing here at the base of the pear, both on the base of the pear itself and beneath.
This is the product of the author following an online tutorial using Chromatek Watercolor Brush Pens.
Please join me as I continue to make progress…
Observations from the Brink 