Entry for Baronial A&S Competition part 2

Previously, I posted a lovely A&S entry that was half completed. I wasn't really happy with it because the gold didn't work right and the colours were all wrong. I decided yesterday to make a new piece for my entry.

On Thursday I received my lovely Daler Rowney Gouache which is excellent to work with. The paint is so much more consistent and I love the colours and quality. It is amazing how much better your artwork becomes if you spend your money on decent paints. Unfortunately it doesn't mean your a decent artist though. I guess you'll have to judge for yourselves. I didn't take a before picture, which I probably should have. I know Morde still has the originals, so I will find it and post it here.

This is my finished piece


I also should still write some motto at the bottom. Feel free to make suggestions...