Artistic Edge

Now I'm finaly learnig how to use Photoshop Elements.
I am taking the Artistic edge class from Adrienne Looman.
Here is my homework for the first lesson in the class. It's all about lighting:

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I like to see the colours more chuncky. Still need some more practice :-)
But one day, my pictures will look as good as Adrienne's and Elsie's LOL! Well, one day...