likker! but i hardly know her... cough

This is one of the still lives for homework. it's a 2 week assignment, so I'll be able to fix the f-ed up shaker. I don't know how, but the ellipse is off and it makes me angry. Prof. Adkins said my work was "painterly" and that I have lots of natural talent. that was a self-confidence booster and a half. : ) : )
It's charcoal (vine and pencil) on Canson #400 series. this is the first week, about 5-6 hours of time. I can't wait to get the still life from class back. : )