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Image 1 — I fear if I add more details, I will ruin it (painting by Artist: Karen Rice)
Image 2 — I fear if I add more details, I will ruin it (painting by Artist: Karen Rice)
Image 3 — I fear if I add more details, I will ruin it (painting by Artist: Karen Rice)
▲ 4 r/Watercolor

I fear if I add more details, I will ruin it (painting by Artist: Karen Rice)

Update: I went ahead & completed it. Adding a photo in the comments.

I'm a super beginner at watercolor (& painting in general) and after weeks of being scared, making random mini paintings & giving myself excuses, I finally jumped into attempting to create a full size (A5) painting. I referred to Karen Rice Art's Atmospheric Watercolour Landscape Tutorial.

The sky looks good to me but I may have ruined the water & the green reflection (also thanks to the cellulose wood pulp paper). Even though it didn't turn out the way I'd hoped, I finally understand why people enjoy painting on a larger paper. There's something really satisfying about it. I don't love the painting, but I do feel somewhat relieved that I finally stopped overthinking and just painted.

Shall I go ahead with the rest of the tutorial (as shown in image 3) and risk ruining my first decent-ish painting or just leave it be (because the paper is not cooperating at all)?

I've placed an order for better quality paper & it's on the way
Until then, please critique.

u/Disastrous_Art_8985 — 1 day ago
▲ 34 r/watercolor101

I fear if I add more details, I will ruin it

Update: The first comment gave me some motivation & I finished it. Attaching photo in the comment. I'm happy :)

I'm a super beginner at watercolor (& painting in general) and after weeks of being scared, making random mini paintings & giving myself excuses, I finally jumped into attempting to create a full size (A5) painting. I referred to Karen Rice Art's Atmospheric Watercolour Landscape Tutorial.

The sky looks good to me but I may have ruined the water & the green reflection (also thanks to the cellulose wood pulp paper). Even though it didn't turn out the way I'd hoped, I finally understand why people enjoy painting on a larger paper. There's something really satisfying about it. I don't love the painting, but I do feel somewhat relieved that I finally stopped overthinking and just painted.

Shall I go ahead with the rest of the tutorial (as shown in image 3) and risk ruining my first decent-ish painting or just leave it be (because the paper is not cooperating at all)?

I've placed an order for better quality paper & it's on the way
Until then, please critique.

u/Disastrous_Art_8985 — 1 day ago
▲ 0 r/MumbaiMarketplace

Selling h&m bag

Selling h&m bag. Been used 2-3 times. In good condition.

DM if you want product video / additional info

Please quote your price & take it (please be reasonable).

Location - Mumbai but can ship to anywhere in India.

u/Disastrous_Art_8985 — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/ThriftIndia

Selling h&m bag

Hey!

I'm selling this h&m bag. It's only been used 2-3 times.

DM if you want a video or any additional images / info

Please quote your price (reasonably)

u/Disastrous_Art_8985 — 1 month ago
▲ 15 r/Watercolor

Received Rosa Gallery watercolors in this condition

Bought these a week ago as they were on sale as they're expired (on paper) (mfg: 2019, expiry: 2024). I did a little research to see if paints actually expire and they don't.

Most of the shades survived (I think) except Cobalt Turquoise, Burnt Sienna & Umber (maybe)

Cobalt Turquoise looks too transparent & Burnt Sienna is grainy

I've made an amateur swatch card (slide 2).
I've added a few drops of water to all of them and mixed them a little on the top as the binder had separated.

Is there a way to save these 2 shades? Is burnt sienna specifically prone to this type of graininess?

u/Disastrous_Art_8985 — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/Watercolor

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to choose a watercolor set and could really use some advice. I’ve narrowed it down to a few options across different price ranges and quality levels.

Here are the options:

  • Camel Artist Water Colour Cakes (48 shades, ~₹625) - local Indian brand (I think the quality is similar to Crayola)
  • Mont Marte Watercolour Half Pan Sets (20 / 39 / 73 pans, ₹650–₹2300)
  • Mont Marte Premium Watercolor Cake Set (27 pc, ~₹1400)
  • Sennelier L’Aquarelle Aqua Mini Set (8 half pans, ~₹1590)
  • Sakura Koi Watercolors Field Box (12 – ₹900 / 24 – ₹1800)
  • Royal Talens Van Gogh 12+3 pan set (~₹2000–2500)
  • BRUSTRO Artists Professional Watercolour Half Pan Set of 24 (~₹2500)

A bit about how I plan to use them:
Right now I’m not looking to properly learn watercolor techniques. I’ll mostly be using them for fun. I do plan to seriously learn watercolor maybe 3–4 years down the line, so I don’t mind spending a bit more now to get something that won’t feel like a waste later.

I’ve also read quite a few comments saying that cheaper paints can feel chalky or frustrating and kind of ruin the experience.

What I’m looking for:

  • Good overall painting experience - something that won't make me not learn to paint
  • Decent color quality
  • Something that won’t feel too limiting later on
  • A set that lasts a few years with irregular use
  • Easy to use for casual painting right now - not looking to buy tubes.

At the moment I’m mainly deciding between Van Gogh and Sakura Koi, but I’m open to other suggestions.

I've spoken to a few people and they've said Sennelier is the best out of the above options but I don't like the limited color options & the set with more colors is unavailable in India / out of budget for me right now.

Would really appreciate input from anyone who has used any of these / or has other options

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u/Disastrous_Art_8985 — 2 months ago