For what better gift is there than a painting?
It was a process frought with frustration, but stubbonrness and my general oblivious nature saw me through.
In fact, it went something like this:

Oh man that looks terrible. Ugh better keep grinding and hope it gets better!

Wow this is disheartening maybe let's switch up and work on the grass for a bit.

Oh. That's a little better! But maybe let's hide parts of the image and hope no one notices.

Hey that was a good idea! Let's take it even further.

Ugh guess I'd better finally attempt that stem.

Okay I can't put this off any longer. Time to revisit the flower.

Okay, good enough!
And finally:
