EDM # 146 Draw a favorite food

This apple was fun. Trying to get
all the different colors blended in
there right was a challenge. I
think I was actually able to get
the lighting in there also.

EDM # 148 Draw something soothing

Okay, I was feeling really creative today. So,
I went back one more weekly challenge and
tried this. I started with charcoal pencil and
ended up adding chalk pastels to it. The
picture in black and white didn't do it
justice, so I added the colors of the candle
holder. This is my first attempt at using
pastels so I hope you like it. Let me know
what you all think. I had a really hard
time with the lighting. I am not sure how
to make the lighting form the burning flame
realistic and the shadowing it creates.
Any tips would be appreciated.

Barb