progress post: still life in oil paint

This project was a bit rough starting out; I had lots of issues figuring out what I wanted to paint and how to create an interesting composition. Ever since I figured out the composition, though, things have been going very well! I really love the objects that I chose and I haven't encountered any large trouble with my grisaille yet. On occasions, I struggle with mixing the right amount of turpentine to get a texture that isn't too thick or too thin, but I've hit a medium recently that's working well for me. I'm proud of the detail on my first rose that I have painted, but I'm definitely a bit nervous for the candle holder and statue - they have the most detail in shading as well as very complex forms. At the end of my grisaille and before I paint in color, I want to do a quick look-over to ensure that all of my values are correct. Everything has gone (at least relatively) well so far and I can't wait to continue!