As it turned out, they were not accepted this time.   You can’t win ’em all, can you?  I’m actually kind of glad.  I wouldn’t have made any money considering the time and materials that went into them, and I decided that I really like them.  I have them on little tiny easels in various rooms of my house, and I gave one of them (the colorful leaf , top right) to a friend who was quite taken with it.  I’ve decided to do more of them to give as Christmas gifts, and I would encourage you to take me up on the 20% off discount I am offering to the first 25 people who take me up on it.  These little paintings are 5 x 5 inches, and are so easy to ship, wrap and transport.  Surprise someone with a tiny painting of his or her favorite landscape, tree or flower, but hurry, so that I have time to do your custom painting in time for Christmas.  This offer is good from now until December 11, or until the first 25 people have made their requests.