Yes! but this way of "cheating" I like it XD, because when I see it you surprise me a lot, with the level of detail.
Oh! Yes! I have seen some paintings like this and even though they make a very real style, it is clear that it is not because of the brushstrokes that leave residues and in yours, that is not seen, they are delicate! then yes! It could be because of that. I swear the flowers when I saw them I thought it was a picture.
My comments come thanks to what you do. rather thanks to you for delighting us with your soft paintings.