Markers take 2

I've had another go with the watercolour markers.

This flower image came out reasonable. It was very easy to do with the markers and quite enjoyable. However, the quality of the painting is not up to the standard I'm aiming for.

Here is another one I did a few days later. It is of a ladybird on a bluebell and is a copy of a photo I took last spring.

I guess it is colourfull and competent, but the flower seems a bit flat. I'm looking for a medium with a bit more life in it, so I've decided to leave the markers for a bit and try acrylic inks. Please watch this space to see how I get on. It could be crap or just what I'm searching for.