My first painting!

[Your Permanent Record]

Reference image:

Painting:

 

[Artyczar]

Nice. Keep working and posting more.

 

[stlukesguild]

I like the funky clouds better than those in the photograph. Just an idea: think about adding some colors into your use of black or gray. And as Arty suggests: keep working.

 

[john]

Congrats on your first painting!! A journey begins with the first step. You made a good one! I think I can speak for us all here that we would love to see more of your steps.

 

[Rikard]

That is really good. And especially for a first try. Great gradation in the sky. And I also like your clouds a lot. They have character.

 

[Your Permanent Record]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'm glad you all like the clouds! That was totally intentional.


Did another today!
Reference image:

Painting (two steps):

I don't have white paint, and realized too late I painted over the sun area. I tried taking everyone's feedback into account!

 

[Balaji]

Wow! Such a huge improvement from your first painting to your second one. I can't wait to see more posts from you.

 

[Artyczar]

Wow, your 2nd painting is a great improvement. I especially love light blue areas in the snow. The piece itself has a ton of character. Great job. keep working, working, and more working.

 

[Joy]

Sp great to see your progress! These are watercolors? It helps to post the media and size. I found that using cotton watercolor paper is necessary for a good result. Often the journals are cellulose paper. The biggest error I made when starting to paint was thinking I could save money on cheap paper until I got "better".

 

[ams]

Good growth in just 2 paintings. Congratulations!

I agree with Joy about the paper. Cheap paper just doesn't take the watercolor the same as a good cotton paper. 140 lb cold press watercolor paper is a good choice for beginners.

 

[Your Permanent Record]

Sp great to see your progress! These are watercolors? It helps to post the media and size. I found that using cotton watercolor paper is necessary for a good result. Often the journals are cellulose paper. The biggest error I made when starting to paint was thinking I could save money on cheap paper until I got "better".

They are! The description of the sketchbook I'm using says it's a fine tooth surface, which sounds a lot like your description of cellulose paper.

Media: Måla watercolor paints (Ikea)
Size: 8x10

 

[PaintBoss]

I can see that you are actively looking at composition, lines, and perspective. Great start. Looking and seeing is half the battle!
Next: Don’t be afraid of using more colour and contrast. Keep going!