Candle, Still Life, Americana, Veteran

My second project for the Art Education book that I am working on, is finished.
The painting looks simple in composition, but it has a lot of elements that can be tricky to paint.  A few of those elements are:
The sags in the striped cloth (flag) in the background, the flame, the imprints in the metal tag and the ball chain, and the reflection on the table.

In addition to the book, I have been working on a painting that is very meaningful, personal and important to me.   I will tell you all about it and have photos in just a few days.    :) Tracy