Drawing and watercolor painting a Rose

Happy New Year Everyone!

For about the last month or so i've been trying to practice Watercolor painting after i draw an image using a reference Photo.  I still need a lot of work but i really want to do this! lol. I've been watching video's on youtube. I found this artist that i really like to watch. The Mind of Watercolor is what it's Called. He teaches the basics including the color wheel, washes, etc... If you have any desire in watercoloring i highly recommend this man. 

Canson 140# Cold press watercolor paper

Winsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor paints
Silver Black Velvet Brushes Found at Simon Says Stamp
Pencil
Reference photo

Challenges i'd like to enter

Simon Says Stamp Something New (Brushes above) (1/5)
C.R.A.F.T  #448 ATG (2/2)
Crafty Gals Corner #155 ATG (2/2)

Pause Dream Enjoy #205 ATG (2/3)

Simon Says Stamp #45 ATG (2/5)

Colour Crazy Craft #51 ATG colored (1/2)

Have a great New Year!