Mary - this is fan-tas-tic!
As my early verve steps leaded me into same style I must honestly say:
Wow, you directly nailed it.
I love it!
Order a print of it and put above your monitor as one of, as it seams, many milestones happening next ...days?!?
Btw. Did you use a reference? I did for most of mine.
You may want to have a look into the inspirations folder in the community section.
I always enjoyed my visit at this online museum:
http://www.chinaonlinemuseum.com/painting-masters.phpPlease keep it coming! It seems that you underline the difference between interest and talent