Well, I have decided to try to make the painting that I sketched in this post. The sketch that I did was in oils. I started the larger painting in oils, but after my initial layer, I decided to do it in acrylics. So, I am starting over with another canvas. Before I do that, though, I need to practice with acrylics, again. It has been a long time since I used acrylic paints. They are very different from oils.
Sunflowers are the national flower of the Ukraine. I love sunflowers, too. They are so big, strong, beautiful, and cheerful. And they provide food and shade.
I am working with the enthusiasm of a man from Marseilles eating bouillabaisse, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to you because I am busy painting huge sunflowers. — Vincent Van Gogh
exists to create art which reflects the beauty and the glory of God, to use art to comfort and encourage people, and to inspire others to pursue the arts. 
It looks better in person. You did a good job. But then, I’m biased.