Let’s start with the flowers I did that I like. Spontaneous background, flat brush, working on edge of brush for dots and lines of stems and flowers. No pencil drawing. I liked painting this one a lot. Not so icky.
This one absolutely sucks. Pencil drawing. Overworked. I was ready to snap the brushes and burn down the house. I really hated doing this painting as it so uptight. Icky. Icky. Icky.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
You know what’s funny, I liked the one you didn’t like better than the one you did. We are all our own worst critics. Maybe take a look at it tomorrow?
I liked the icky one better too!
To me, it is not a painting I really like. Still seems overworked. And, that may be the key – my emotion frustration to the painting makes it icky-ish. I really struggled with it. Also, I was outside, using new equipment and set up, and everything kept drying out. I don’t think I am cut out to be a plein-air painter, even on my own patio. Pen and paper and a quick bit of watercolor is more my style until the bugs get me! When I paint, I like to feel the brushwork as an extension of my hand and the brush, and the icky painting was a bunch of dabs. Maybe I’ll redo it but indoors so I won’t deal with a hot, dry wind!
Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it.
Thanks, Fraggy. As I replied to the first comment, still overworked to me, and the emotional frustration most definitely adds to it! Still, I really appreciate the feedback, as it does help me step away from the emotional reaction. Still, too fussy for my taste!
You must do your art for you.