Tried something different this time and...
The sky turned out wonderful I really like it, it has depth, the clouds look fluffy and organic and layered.
Everything else... well... I feel like there is something fundamentally wrong with everything else. It all just kind of blurs and blends together. I am guessing that I didn't vary the colors enough.
If someone could share some insight as to what is wrong I would be very happy. Thank you in advance. :)
I paint a lot with a monochrome palette, first thing i do is mix five graduating shades.
Black, dark grey mid grey ,light grey and pure white. Don't be tempted to use the same couple of brushes , i use a make up brush for blending edges.
I don't feel the subject matter lends itself to monochrome here, it comes across as a series of random shapes, if the tree were not present i would struggle to see your vision here.
Well done for stretching yourself and trying something different however.
I agree with varying gray gradation. Also take care to save detail and highest contrasts for main subject. Middle ground and background should be looser and softer edge.
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When using a limited palette especially on black canvas you have to be very careful not to over highlight, otherwise all the elements fight for position which I think is what it happening here. If you tone down the lighting you will see the difference. Carefully choose a few areas where you think the light would strike. I'm not an expert but that's what I would do. Maybe you could watch a few videos to see how others handle it, even if you don't want to paint along with them. Hope that helps.