I see why you're happy with the star-scape. It's beautiful.

Thanks! I wasn't sure the combination of techniques would work OK. I messed up a bit around the moon, but I actually kinda like how the result turned out--a happy screw-up methinks ^_^

That is so beautiful. I've used watercolors in the past and I'm absolutely astounded by what you have accomplished.

aw thank you #^_^# It's funny, I used to hate watercolors with a passion but then i realized that the problem was me--I needed to loosen up! Watercolors can be fun as long as you let yourself understand that sometimes they control the painting rather than you!

Ohmygoodness, this is gorgeous! <3 You do such amazing work with watercolors! I'm absolutely terrified of them, all I do is make a mess. xD I could definitely see something like this being used for a book cover!

Amazing work, Storms! :D

Thank you for your kind words =3 They are really appreciated.

Up until recently watercolors and I had a very shaky truce. I've always been a painter that needs 100% control which is great for mediums like oils, but is a detriment watercolor. I started doing the inked watercolors on dyed paper because it gave me a lot of control, especially when yuo mix gauche into it so that you KNOW what color you're getting and how it will dry. I think that's why I'm a bit afraid of watercolors on a white background--it isn't until the paints start to dry and it's too late to fix anything that you really see where you screwed up or if your carefully planned effects are going to work.

I think watercolor is for those with a brave heart, who aren't afraid to experiment and possibly throw something out or be stuck "fixing" a failure. I've learned that sometimes you need to let go--try adding a dab of water here or sprinkling a touch of salt there...and letting yourself be happy with the results, even if they weren't 100% what you wanted.

For years my watercolor set was buried in the back of the closet and I swore I'd never touch them again. I'm glad that I've let them creep back into my life.

I agree with you here - lack of control is why I never liked using watercolours but I admire those who can use them well :)

That's really pretty ^^ well done with the watercolours - I've never had much luck with them :)

Thanks!

I'm gonna be honest, I have a few failure watercolor pieces too--I think the worst was the one where I attempted to layer them like acrylics--they cake and become horrible looking...I've never had a picture come out looking worse, even the one where my cockateil ate part of it! I feel watercolor either comes out looking amazing or it looks like...well...dog poo after said doggie gets into a package of pastel skittles.

I've never had patience with them, I never wait for them to dry enough before putting the next colour on :) - totally prefer acrylics

Wow, very awesome drawing Storm. Your use of watercolor is absolutely crazy, I can't imagine ever becoming that talented with water coloring. X3