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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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Mark Fergel
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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?

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Bud Barkdoll
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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rose white
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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?

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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...
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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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angel0501 avatar
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Misty Pal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

U are a Natural born artist! God what I'd do with even a drop of your talent.

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IMRAN KING
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really love them but i wont buy the 6 months story. I am a professional artist and illustrator and as a person who finished fine arts i can spot really easy a trained artist or an amateur and your work shows signs of years of drawing studies, anathomy and geometry. Even the strokes and fine details of your brush reveals learned knowledge of how to handle and master the art of painting. Excellent job and very talented, but please, don't use anymore the story of 6 months genius epiphany.paint by numbers

angiekina avatar
은별
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them all♥ 6 months is such a short period of time but these drawings are so amazing. I wouldn't say you practiced half a year but half a life!

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Liam Jeremiah
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started painting six months ago here are my results" . . Show off I paint on toilet paper every day

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Sick Boy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took you six months to paint these? That's... 18 days per painting. That's plenty of time.

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Ilona G.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Six months? This is unbelievable but wonderful. Great talent and wonderful work. I love the foxes so much.

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Will Blizard
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just goes to show anyone can do anything if they set their mind to it,and nothing will stop them not even time,I have a similar story,I had never really played soccer,except in school,a few years ago I gave it a shot,after 2 years of relentless practice,I surpassed all my friends who were once better than me,and played their whole lives,most of them,and people were asking me if I was a professional,nope ,I never played,I have yet to play an official game on an official team,just a f*#k ton of hard work sweat and practice,kudos to you

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jacluckycat
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such incredible talent, harnessed in such a short period of time. These paintings are beyond beautiful and have a photographic degree of detail. Incredible.

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Typical Panda
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How even can you do this? Even if dreams could come true, I could never do this.

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Milena Waschbärchen
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow! I wish you drew raccoons, I love your style! I would plaster my walls with that

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you! actually that's a good idea: I haven't tried painting small and fluffy animal yet:)

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Rana
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If in 6 months you are soo good i'm sure in next couple of years you will be the best

cynsmith avatar
cyn smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

? lacking confidence- enter them into contests or seek opinions from gallery owners, this will boost your confidence as well as credibility!

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you! well that would be awesome it one day I could make a full time occupation out of it... and hopefully it happens soon:)

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cyn smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have a gift of a talent you never knew you had... for some artist's (aka Me) it takes years of practice! Beautifully done!

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mahsima
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm jealous of you, liked to try it but watercolor is frightening ! Maybe needs high painting skill, or maybe i just dont knw papers and its stuffs, any way couldn't make it .__.

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like all you need is a couple of good tutorial s on YouTube and a block of Arches paper:) and a little bit of patience:)

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jacques Gerald
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should increase the price of your paintings if you want to be recognised as a world class artist, the price you are currently selling them don't do justice to your work.

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly I have no idea how to price paintings. But I feel like my prices are fare enough since I am just learning.

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Teo Gia
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GREAT! YOUR SKILL AND YOUR SOUL ARE GREAT...! ARE YOU EVER TRYING GOING DEEP INNER YOUR "SELF"...?

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! It's really surprising for me to read all these comments! I didn't expect this article to get more then a couple hundred views. Honestly!

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aanchal adhikari
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful. I definately looking forward to more paintings by you ^_^.

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Sharon Roche
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I own a pet fox. Your paintings of foxes are absolutely gorgeous. Every detail is perfect!

angel0501 avatar
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm jealous! 😍 I know some people have foxes as pets, but I be never meet one before. That's so cool!

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Melissa Apple
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are beautiful! I would love to have one for my home ❤️ Thanks for sharing your work!

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Kindell Kosmetschke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have recently started this journey as well! Just got my first set of pro watercolors a few weeks ago and ordered a block yesterday :)

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try ShinHann watercolors (i got them form Amazon)! You'll be surprised for good they are for the price!

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Teija Kettunen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing. I've been painting for about 4 years and I don't think I could do that. :)

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Mahadi Mallick
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing, you've come a long way in just 6 months! You're an inspiration :)

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Maddie Fabbro
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This somehow reminds me of the Illustrator Jessica Roux, more because of the animals than the style!

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love her art! But hats off to Morten Solberg. His style is absolutely amazing and I guess it was him who inspired me to start painting

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Sophia Marotta
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are amazing and EVERYONE knows it except you.(are you kidding? You used one of those one $ sets!)

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Teodora Tudorache
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really love them but i wont buy the 6 months story. I am a professional artist and illustrator and as a person who finished fine arts i can spot really easy a trained artist or an amateur and your work shows signs of years of drawing studies, anathomy and geometry. Even the strokes and fine details of your brush reveals learned knowledge of how to handle and master the art of painting. Excellent job and very talented, but please, don't use anymore the story of 6 months genius epiphany .... you don't need it :)

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Celeste Spaniel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, but some people really can achieve amazing things in a short amount of time. I know because it happened to me too.

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Mark Fergel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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?

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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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bud_barkdoll avatar
Bud Barkdoll
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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!

totallyuncreativeatusernames avatar
rose white
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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?

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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...
pun-in-wunderland avatar
Pi...
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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...
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angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated 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:)

Load More Replies...
mistypal avatar
Misty Pal
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

U are a Natural born artist! God what I'd do with even a drop of your talent.

imranking avatar
IMRAN KING
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really love them but i wont buy the 6 months story. I am a professional artist and illustrator and as a person who finished fine arts i can spot really easy a trained artist or an amateur and your work shows signs of years of drawing studies, anathomy and geometry. Even the strokes and fine details of your brush reveals learned knowledge of how to handle and master the art of painting. Excellent job and very talented, but please, don't use anymore the story of 6 months genius epiphany.paint by numbers

angiekina avatar
은별
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them all♥ 6 months is such a short period of time but these drawings are so amazing. I wouldn't say you practiced half a year but half a life!

liamaguilar7 avatar
Liam Jeremiah
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started painting six months ago here are my results" . . Show off I paint on toilet paper every day

sickboy1974 avatar
Sick Boy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took you six months to paint these? That's... 18 days per painting. That's plenty of time.

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Ilona G.
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Six months? This is unbelievable but wonderful. Great talent and wonderful work. I love the foxes so much.

gameboy3940 avatar
Will Blizard
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just goes to show anyone can do anything if they set their mind to it,and nothing will stop them not even time,I have a similar story,I had never really played soccer,except in school,a few years ago I gave it a shot,after 2 years of relentless practice,I surpassed all my friends who were once better than me,and played their whole lives,most of them,and people were asking me if I was a professional,nope ,I never played,I have yet to play an official game on an official team,just a f*#k ton of hard work sweat and practice,kudos to you

jacluckycat avatar
jacluckycat
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such incredible talent, harnessed in such a short period of time. These paintings are beyond beautiful and have a photographic degree of detail. Incredible.

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Typical Panda
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How even can you do this? Even if dreams could come true, I could never do this.

maharet_s avatar
Milena Waschbärchen
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow! I wish you drew raccoons, I love your style! I would plaster my walls with that

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you! actually that's a good idea: I haven't tried painting small and fluffy animal yet:)

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Rana
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If in 6 months you are soo good i'm sure in next couple of years you will be the best

cynsmith avatar
cyn smith
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

? lacking confidence- enter them into contests or seek opinions from gallery owners, this will boost your confidence as well as credibility!

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you! well that would be awesome it one day I could make a full time occupation out of it... and hopefully it happens soon:)

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cynsmith avatar
cyn smith
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have a gift of a talent you never knew you had... for some artist's (aka Me) it takes years of practice! Beautifully done!

mhsmalpr avatar
mahsima
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm jealous of you, liked to try it but watercolor is frightening ! Maybe needs high painting skill, or maybe i just dont knw papers and its stuffs, any way couldn't make it .__.

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like all you need is a couple of good tutorial s on YouTube and a block of Arches paper:) and a little bit of patience:)

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jacques Gerald
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should increase the price of your paintings if you want to be recognised as a world class artist, the price you are currently selling them don't do justice to your work.

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly I have no idea how to price paintings. But I feel like my prices are fare enough since I am just learning.

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Teo Gia
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GREAT! YOUR SKILL AND YOUR SOUL ARE GREAT...! ARE YOU EVER TRYING GOING DEEP INNER YOUR "SELF"...?

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! It's really surprising for me to read all these comments! I didn't expect this article to get more then a couple hundred views. Honestly!

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aanchal adhikari
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful. I definately looking forward to more paintings by you ^_^.

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Sharon Roche
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I own a pet fox. Your paintings of foxes are absolutely gorgeous. Every detail is perfect!

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm jealous! 😍 I know some people have foxes as pets, but I be never meet one before. That's so cool!

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Melissa Apple
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are beautiful! I would love to have one for my home ❤️ Thanks for sharing your work!

kindelladair avatar
Kindell Kosmetschke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have recently started this journey as well! Just got my first set of pro watercolors a few weeks ago and ordered a block yesterday :)

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try ShinHann watercolors (i got them form Amazon)! You'll be surprised for good they are for the price!

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Teija Kettunen
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing. I've been painting for about 4 years and I don't think I could do that. :)

mahadimallick avatar
Mahadi Mallick
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing, you've come a long way in just 6 months! You're an inspiration :)

mads220 avatar
Maddie Fabbro
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This somehow reminds me of the Illustrator Jessica Roux, more because of the animals than the style!

angel0501 avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love her art! But hats off to Morten Solberg. His style is absolutely amazing and I guess it was him who inspired me to start painting

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Sophia Marotta
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are amazing and EVERYONE knows it except you.(are you kidding? You used one of those one $ sets!)

gheorgheteodora30 avatar
Teodora Tudorache
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i really love them but i wont buy the 6 months story. I am a professional artist and illustrator and as a person who finished fine arts i can spot really easy a trained artist or an amateur and your work shows signs of years of drawing studies, anathomy and geometry. Even the strokes and fine details of your brush reveals learned knowledge of how to handle and master the art of painting. Excellent job and very talented, but please, don't use anymore the story of 6 months genius epiphany .... you don't need it :)

celeste_firefox avatar
Celeste Spaniel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, but some people really can achieve amazing things in a short amount of time. I know because it happened to me too.

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