The flower part was done with watercolor pencil. I don't have a lot of practice or experience with these. I'm definitely not feeling the combination of cold press paper and watercolor pencil. The texture of the paper interrupts the color transitions and makes for rough washes. For now, I'll say I'd like to try hot press for my next flower illustration. The background is a flat wash of Hooker's green under a dark wash of lamp black. I'm trying to get more comfortable with the basic washes - getting a feel for drying times and paint mixing techniques. It's surprising how little information I have found with regards to how water is mixed in with paint in the palette. I'll take whatever I can find. Tonight also marks my first Earl Grey tea. How have I gone on so long without trying this? I think I'm really starting to appreciate unsweetened tea a lot more.