Thanks so much Terri for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate it. The photos washed them out more than they actually are, but I can see how flat it still looks in comparison to where I want them to be. After staring at them for so long its hard to be subjective. I will work harder to apply it to my next paintings.
All I know is I can't stop painting now that I've started again. No one warned me it could become an obsession.
Susan