r/Watercolor

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My first attempt at a "loose" watercolor

Let me know what you think.

I find watercolor very difficult since I am an oil painter.
I want to learn how to use different colors and effects and I know this is lacking something that I can't pinpoint.
Maybe I should work more on some areas? Idk

u/Non-Conventionnel-77 — 6 hours ago
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First time painting a portrait

Watercolor, then went out and bought pencils for detail. I’ve painted vague landscapes as more of a mental activity, but really surprised myself with the first portrait I’ve ever done turning out this well.

It’s going to be a fairly creepy birthday card, but I’ll be able to hand it over with far more pride than I had planned for.

u/PersimmonPizza — 8 hours ago

advice please? :)

I want to improve at painting landscapes, so would appreciate some critique or advice, or even a good source to learn more?

I got quite frustrated on this one and didn’t like the fact it wasn’t coming out on paper how I was envisioning it, so I’m a bit disappointed by the result

Definitely struggle with painting water and rocky structures the most out of everything I’ve ever tried. so would appreciate some tips if anyone has any :)

u/melouke — 5 hours ago

Estate Sale... $5.

Me: Excuse me there's no price on this how much?

Person at Sale: Oh uh... $5 work for you?

Me (trying not to implode with joy): Uh... Yeah that works!

u/wicker_basket_1988 — 11 hours ago

I'm learning to love painting white animals!

It was so interesting painting these little cuties. Definitely appreciate any feedback on what I can improve!!

u/Squirrel_With_Toast — 15 hours ago

20260818 Landscape motif with a sunlit lawn

watercolor / А4.

Constructing an imaginary landscape.

Pinax Extra paints.

#watercolor #pinax_extra #painting #watercolorsketch #ArtBatDiversion #artLesson

u/Agile_Inside_9630 — 16 hours ago
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Mother and Son

I took this picture the weekend of my partner and our son, on a bench swing, on holiday. I thought today I would try and paint it.

I like the vibrancy but quite clearly have a lot to learn.

Saying that I'm proud of it!

u/LiamTG — 7 hours ago

my best friend just made a very expensive mistake 😭

she got me brushes, paints, and watercolor paper for my birthday… she has NO idea how much she just enabled my newest obsession

she even got me some travel brushes including the escoda reserva one because she knows i travel often 😭

i’m just very grateful!!!

u/sunyastar — 22 hours ago

Kingfisher watercolour unsure whether to add more or leave as is, going for simple look.

u/10seas — 19 hours ago

Beginner landscape attempt

I tried this bruised clouds kind of look over a glowing sky. Howd i do ? I'm very new to watercolour liek this. I have only done a few urban sketches before.

u/Beautiful_Ad9909 — 14 hours ago