Darling Dahlia

Love these oils.

I bought Dahlia the 1st day it was released since I love PP's superior designs. I expected it to be as superb as my last kit (Happily Hydrangea) which is so finely detailed that the completed painting looks like a photograph. Unfortunately, the Dahlia kit isn't nearly as realistic or true to the photo - the leaves have no veining, background lacks color shading, etc. Second, the canvas cut off handle of the vase which looks awkward. Finally, the paint requires 3-4 coats for most of the colors; even the rich reds and oranges can't cover the dark black numbers & lines. I did not have this issue with Hydrangea which had gray printing, a less rubbery canvas & one-coat color coverage. Bottom line to PP- please contact your supplier to correct these problems to protect the premium nature and value of your brand and to retain customer loyalty.