Play with the clouds to make them more 3d or call them done?

[GPV]

[2naSalit]

1. Done.

It looks like, if you do anything more it would drastically alter the balance. What medium is it? The buildings could do with a little more definition.

JMHO. I like the colors and the texture.

[GPV]

8. It's watercolor. I do have plans to define the building a bit more. :)

[2naSalit]

16. It would be...

A challenge to add much more to the clouds but if your eye sees more, you should do it. Maybe walk away for a couple hours and look at it again.

Nice work, an interesting scene.

[CrispyQ]

2. That one red edge on the right side of the big middle cloud

could use a little softening, IMO, but otherwise, it's lovely. The water is exceptional!

Is this a watercolor?

[GPV]

9. Yes, watercolor. I see what you mean about softening the cloud.

[Ocelot II]

3. I'd leave it alone.

Water colors are rarely improved by tinkering - too easy to turn them muddy. This one has nice bright colors and doesn't need anything else.

[GPV]

10. Thanks!

[Bristlecone]

4. When I use water colors, I have a personal rule when I'm on the fence

Set it aside for a week or more and then come back to it. Almost invariably I am much happier with the work I’ve done after my “waiting period.”

Especially with the sky.

I honestly think this looks great. Your light is really well done and I like how loose you are with your lines.

Really nice.

[GPV]

11. Thank you. I'm on a deadline. This is this year's St. Patrick's Day piece for school.

All the other ones are up already.

[Bristlecone]

22. Honestly, I think it is solid as is.

[GPV]

23. Thanks. It's feeling pretty good.

[leighbythesea2]

5. Done

That is lovely

[GPV]

12. Thank you!

[enough]

6. Done!

[GPV]

13. Thank you

[Diamond_Dog]

7. I like Bristlecone's idea

About stepping away from it for a day or two. I do the same and I always seem to see the work in a different light when I do.

I think your clouds are perfect, but maybe a tad more definition in the buildings. Not too much! And nothing too dark!

[GPV]

14. Thanks!

[Diamond_Dog]

15. I forgot to say

Your painting is lovely. I could never master watercolor.

[GPV]

18. Thank you. Yes, it's a tricky medium and I mess up pretty often.

[2naSalit]

17. And it will change a little by the time it is completely dry.

So maybe wait longer than a couple hours to look at it again.

[GPV]

19. It's dry now in the clouds. Only the windows and land on the left are damp.

[Jade Fox]

20. It has a beautiful simplicity as it is.....

That's what's why I love watercolor: you can achieve so much with a few strokes.

[GPV]

21. Thank you. :)

[LiberalLoner]

24. So nice and loose, and such vibrant color! Gives a very happy feel!

[GPV]

25. Thank you!