You must have seen pretty galaxy patterns and mesmerizing sky paintings often being flaunted by artists. And let me tell you, it is no easy game to ace. So after miserably failing at my infinite attempts, the final result never seemed to satisfy me. Sympathies to anyone out there who has struggled with the same.
Therefore, Tip #2: Instead of going all pro, start with the basics. Basics of anything are too underrated and therefore I suggest you to have patience. The beauty of solid foundations and its potential to marvel you is beyond compare. *Take a deep breath*

1. Pick out a single shade of color and try to blend it with different amounts of water. This will help in giving multiple level shadow effects.
2. Don’t think too much and let the brush flow. This will hedge your disappointment if the outcome doesn’t match your expectations.
3. Add minimal elements to give context to the background.
Voila! That’s a snapshot of a landscape or a postcard right there.


Idea Germination: I was inspired by a photograph I clicked one evening. The clouds looked so unrealistic and there was just one color in the sky. And no other color to over shadow its charm. Everything was so distinct and sharp and yet, holistic in its entirety. That’s when I realised, such a pattern can’t be made, it just has to happen.
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Oh, yes… basics are so important! I love your idea of working with a single color and varying amounts of water. That’s a great suggestion for anyone learning watercolor.
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Thanks Judith! I hope i’ll bring more depth with work in times to come. Going baby steps π
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Baby steps are the most important steps we ever take!
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Lovely! And to term you as a struggling art hobbyist π
You are too good to be called that!β€
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They are so simple and yet so effective. I love the little tree!
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Haha. Thanks!
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Awesome
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Thank you Simran!! π
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Pleasure connecting with you.π
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Count me too..I fail so many times but I learn also those many times..good color good paper good brush also makes huge difference in final outcome
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Hahaha.. Totally agree with you. Like if you start working with 200gsm, you are less likely to face hindrances like crumpling of paper. And capacity to hold water also increases.
But it’s like I wanted to develop that habit so that I don’t lose interest easily. Otherwise, you just end up hoarding stuff and don’t get your hands dirty. ://
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Beautiful π
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Thanks Violet. π
I have been enjoying your work too! “Vegan Comics” name itself was so intriguing
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Thank you π
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I tried and messed up π₯Ί
yours is sooo perfect!! π
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Omg. I feel like a DIY fraudster now. πͺ But honestly, it does work out. Maybe you’ll get the hang of it with time. Thanks again Prerna! β€οΈ
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Oh no, that wasn’t my intent π Yes, I’ll keep trying! ππ
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