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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Share on FacebookLook fantastic. I'm going to assume you were actually drawing/etc. prior to working in watercolor?
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 :)
Load More Replies...I have a very important rule - never buy something I can make myself. I'd buy one of these.
Drop dead gourous paintings,my favorite I'd curled Fox with flower border! Go girl!
These are amazing! I'm excited to see what you can do in the future :o)
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?
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...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...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...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
I started painting six months ago here are my results" . . Show off I paint on toilet paper every day
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
Such incredible talent, harnessed in such a short period of time. These paintings are beyond beautiful and have a photographic degree of detail. Incredible.
How even can you do this? Even if dreams could come true, I could never do this.
Thank you! I wish it was my job or full time occupation...
Load More Replies...wow! I wish you drew raccoons, I love your style! I would plaster my walls with that
thank you! actually that's a good idea: I haven't tried painting small and fluffy animal yet:)
Load More Replies...? lacking confidence- enter them into contests or seek opinions from gallery owners, this will boost your confidence as well as credibility!
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:)
Load More Replies...I want to buy a fox pic! I am obsessed with foxes. I ride horses and see them in the forest. They are the most beautiful animals!
Absolutely :) I have some paintings on Etsy (AGLwatercolors)
Load More Replies...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 .__.
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:)
Load More Replies...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.
Honestly I have no idea how to price paintings. But I feel like my prices are fare enough since I am just learning.
Load More Replies...GREAT! YOUR SKILL AND YOUR SOUL ARE GREAT...! ARE YOU EVER TRYING GOING DEEP INNER YOUR "SELF"...?
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!
Load More Replies...Wonderful. I definately looking forward to more paintings by you ^_^.
I own a pet fox. Your paintings of foxes are absolutely gorgeous. Every detail is perfect!
I'm jealous! 😍 I know some people have foxes as pets, but I be never meet one before. That's so cool!
Load More Replies...These are beautiful! I would love to have one for my home ❤️ Thanks for sharing your work!
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 :)
Try ShinHann watercolors (i got them form Amazon)! You'll be surprised for good they are for the price!
Load More Replies...Amazing. I've been painting for about 4 years and I don't think I could do that. :)
This is amazing, you've come a long way in just 6 months! You're an inspiration :)
This somehow reminds me of the Illustrator Jessica Roux, more because of the animals than the style!
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
Load More Replies...When you are amazing and EVERYONE knows it except you.(are you kidding? You used one of those one $ sets!)
Thank you, Sophia! But i feel like I can do better...in awhile :)
Load More Replies...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 :)
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.
Load More Replies...Look fantastic. I'm going to assume you were actually drawing/etc. prior to working in watercolor?
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 :)
Load More Replies...I have a very important rule - never buy something I can make myself. I'd buy one of these.
Drop dead gourous paintings,my favorite I'd curled Fox with flower border! Go girl!
These are amazing! I'm excited to see what you can do in the future :o)
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?
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...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...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...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
I started painting six months ago here are my results" . . Show off I paint on toilet paper every day
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
Such incredible talent, harnessed in such a short period of time. These paintings are beyond beautiful and have a photographic degree of detail. Incredible.
How even can you do this? Even if dreams could come true, I could never do this.
Thank you! I wish it was my job or full time occupation...
Load More Replies...wow! I wish you drew raccoons, I love your style! I would plaster my walls with that
thank you! actually that's a good idea: I haven't tried painting small and fluffy animal yet:)
Load More Replies...? lacking confidence- enter them into contests or seek opinions from gallery owners, this will boost your confidence as well as credibility!
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:)
Load More Replies...I want to buy a fox pic! I am obsessed with foxes. I ride horses and see them in the forest. They are the most beautiful animals!
Absolutely :) I have some paintings on Etsy (AGLwatercolors)
Load More Replies...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 .__.
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:)
Load More Replies...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.
Honestly I have no idea how to price paintings. But I feel like my prices are fare enough since I am just learning.
Load More Replies...GREAT! YOUR SKILL AND YOUR SOUL ARE GREAT...! ARE YOU EVER TRYING GOING DEEP INNER YOUR "SELF"...?
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!
Load More Replies...Wonderful. I definately looking forward to more paintings by you ^_^.
I own a pet fox. Your paintings of foxes are absolutely gorgeous. Every detail is perfect!
I'm jealous! 😍 I know some people have foxes as pets, but I be never meet one before. That's so cool!
Load More Replies...These are beautiful! I would love to have one for my home ❤️ Thanks for sharing your work!
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 :)
Try ShinHann watercolors (i got them form Amazon)! You'll be surprised for good they are for the price!
Load More Replies...Amazing. I've been painting for about 4 years and I don't think I could do that. :)
This is amazing, you've come a long way in just 6 months! You're an inspiration :)
This somehow reminds me of the Illustrator Jessica Roux, more because of the animals than the style!
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
Load More Replies...When you are amazing and EVERYONE knows it except you.(are you kidding? You used one of those one $ sets!)
Thank you, Sophia! But i feel like I can do better...in awhile :)
Load More Replies...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 :)
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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