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I Started To Paint 6 Months Ago, Here Are The Results
I Started To Paint 6 Months Ago, Here Are The Results
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I Started To Paint 6 Months Ago, Here Are The Results

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The main difference between traditional and digital art is that there is no “undo” button especially when it comes to watercolor. I have started my watercolor journey just 6 months ago. For my very first painting, I used some 6 colors watercolor set which you can find in any supermarket’s crafts section. And I didn’t even know the difference between professional watercolor paper and paper I could buy in a supermarket.

But painting animals doesn’t feel like creating a decent looking painting out of its reference. It’s about sharing a mood and building character’s personality. And of course, every animal is like my own pet and I wanted only the best for them. So a couple of moths ago I finally purchased my first professional block of watercolor paper and a decent set of watercolors. And I was surprised how important tools are. Proper tools give you +10 (or 100!) to your skills! You can save on brushes, even on paints but never try to save on paper! It does make a difference.

Since I don’t dare to call myself a professional yet. I always paint on a smaller sheet of paper first and then I make a larger and better-looking version of the painting.

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    Angelina LG

    Angelina LG

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    Architect. Self-taught watercolor enthusiast.

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    Angelina LG

    Angelina LG

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    Architect. Self-taught watercolor enthusiast.

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    Mark Fergel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look fantastic. I'm going to assume you were actually drawing/etc. prior to working in watercolor?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took some painting classes back in school, but it was...weird: they didn't even tell us that we should use watercolor paper for watercolor, and didn't show us any techniques. It reminded more of painting walls with huge brush. And the results were as ugly as the process itself lol But yes, I've been drawing a lot since I was little :)

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    Scika
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6 months?! 'grabing a shovel and starting selfburying...'

    Notchimine Mette
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a very important rule - never buy something I can make myself. I'd buy one of these.

    Bud Barkdoll
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drop dead gourous paintings,my favorite I'd curled Fox with flower border! Go girl!

    Silent Skeleton
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are amazing! I'm excited to see what you can do in the future :o)

    rose white
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, this is so inspiring to me as i have really wanted to learn painting but I'm really s**t at it. I love watercolour and have been trying to practice. Any advice?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! I started by watching random videos on YouTube. 90% percent of them are actually useless even though artists do a great job... Try watching Mind of watercolour - the guy actually explains how to APLLY basic techniques.

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    Pi...
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right. U can now call yourself a painter. These were beautiful.

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thank you! but I when I say to somebody: "i love watercolor" i can tell they think something like "ok. nothing special about that". So i'm gonna call myself an artist when it becomes my main occupation :)

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    Pedro
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you really start from zero?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not from zero of course. I took architectural drawing classes back when I was I student. But drawing shapes (cubes, spheres and architectural elements) is a completely different from watercolor and animals:)

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    Mark Fergel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look fantastic. I'm going to assume you were actually drawing/etc. prior to working in watercolor?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took some painting classes back in school, but it was...weird: they didn't even tell us that we should use watercolor paper for watercolor, and didn't show us any techniques. It reminded more of painting walls with huge brush. And the results were as ugly as the process itself lol But yes, I've been drawing a lot since I was little :)

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    Scika
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6 months?! 'grabing a shovel and starting selfburying...'

    Notchimine Mette
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a very important rule - never buy something I can make myself. I'd buy one of these.

    Bud Barkdoll
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drop dead gourous paintings,my favorite I'd curled Fox with flower border! Go girl!

    Silent Skeleton
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are amazing! I'm excited to see what you can do in the future :o)

    rose white
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, this is so inspiring to me as i have really wanted to learn painting but I'm really s**t at it. I love watercolour and have been trying to practice. Any advice?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! I started by watching random videos on YouTube. 90% percent of them are actually useless even though artists do a great job... Try watching Mind of watercolour - the guy actually explains how to APLLY basic techniques.

    Load More Replies...
    Pi...
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right. U can now call yourself a painter. These were beautiful.

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thank you! but I when I say to somebody: "i love watercolor" i can tell they think something like "ok. nothing special about that". So i'm gonna call myself an artist when it becomes my main occupation :)

    Load More Replies...
    Pedro
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you really start from zero?

    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not from zero of course. I took architectural drawing classes back when I was I student. But drawing shapes (cubes, spheres and architectural elements) is a completely different from watercolor and animals:)

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