As a general rule, it's perfectly acceptable to experiment mixing black and white with colour, as long as you get it out of your system and never attempt to try it again.
Some things are worth trying. I think the leaf is in the wrong place and would benefit from being placed at a third. Good technique with the mixing though...I allus end up with horrible highlights around whatever I'm trying to keep the colour in
-------------------- David
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