First time painting - Watercolour Poppies

in art •  7 years ago  (edited)

I decided that I wanted to try out some watercolour and acrylic paints while I was out at the store earlier today.  I picked out some inexpensive paints and more paper.  I also picked up some more markers and colouring pencils.  I figured it would keep me busy for awhile!  After I got home I couldn't really wait to get started with trying to paint at least something.  I decided I'd try and give it a go with my favourite flower which happens to be a Poppy.  I know I have a lot of practising ahead of me but what the heck I'd give that a go then later one I plan to look around online to see what I can find out about some painting techniques and styles.  Upon trying my hand at a few different pictures I decided I would take some quick pictures to get them posted to get some critiques.  

I took pictures of the paint kit, the paper and some of the paint brushes.  I also took a few pictures of getting started and last but not least I posted the final product in larger pictures.  I know I am new at this and it will take time and I won't become Monet overnight but hey I am sure I will have some fun along the way.  

So I'd like some suggestions and any type of advice that you would think would benefit me.  I hope my work isn't too terrible.  

Until next time have a wonderful day!  :)

** Had to edit for better formatting.

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      ·  7 years ago 

    Sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing but it happens every so often. Just quit fussing with it take a short break and come back to it in a little while. Maybe then you'll be able to sort out your troubled issues. I think you did a great job painting the poppies!

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      ·  7 years ago 

    Aww thank you @bunnypuncher! Great idea perhaps I can try that! :)

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        ·  7 years ago 

      Gotta start somewhere! I love that feeling of being so excited to try a new medium or material. I painted a while ago a portrait of B. Arthur from The Golden Girls I should try and find that.

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        ·  7 years ago 

      @dylanshae I've had nothing but errors today with trying to post and then after posting trying to correct my errors. I've never had these issues before. But on the other hand I know what you are talking about... being so excited about a new medium or material. I've been so excited since finding steemit it's not even funny. I've been wanting to create create create! Yes you should go find your picture you painted of B. Arthur! That's so cool you choose to paint Dorothy!!! I take it you're a golden girls fan? I watched all of them when growing up! :)

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          ·  7 years ago 

        Ohhhhh yeah my mom always watched it so I did. Funny show! I'm brand new to Steemit myself and just trying to navigate through this whole crazy ecosystem.

        What have you found so far?

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          ·  7 years ago 

        ooo. even more beautiful on this post! :)

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        Thank you @purplemoon! :)

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            ·  7 years ago 

          so nice

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