I have come to know that with every attempt at something I learn something that makes my next attempt more successful. There is beauty in everything. So maybe it did not come out like you imagined, but the 'story' that you are SO GOOD at telling is still there and is as beautiful as ever. Everyone has their niche, but if you stick with just one thing your good at.. things get boring. Now don't get me wrong, I love your pen and ink (God knows I LOVE B&W) but I like to see the attempts at the unfamiliar. Look at all my crap.. nothing is the same. all of it mediocre at best. But getting better with the encouragement from individuals like you!

Now.. You may have a grandfather who has been around the block, but I would wager that he did not learn his skill after 3 attempts. Just guessing at that. You have the bricks and mortar to build anything your heart desires, even with watercolor.

You did NOT "Fuck" this up. You see what you don't like.. I see what I do like. This beautiful girl holding a bunch of flowers that are the same color as her shirt.. she must like this color. It make sense to me that she picked them. Her hair is impressive, by the way. She cradles them with a gentleness and care that only a woman could give. Her eyes, though simple, speak volumes. They say to me that she is containing a love for whomever she is gazing at. This could be the love of a mother for a child, the love of a woman for her lover, or perhaps the love for a grandfather in a far off place. I see the love and subtle excitement in her eyes. This made me smile :-)

Just some suggestions from someone who you Should Not be taking advice from..

• Try black and white watercolor.
• Try pen and ink then incorporate watercolors.. just a smidgen.. barely any.
• Apply a little light watercolor then draw over it with pen and ink
• Sometimes less is more
• Never doubt yourself.. We don't!
• Your awesome!
• The greatest works were painted in primary colors.. your beginners set has everything you need. (again..spoken by someone who should not be giving advice)
• If nothing else.. you made grandpa cry.

I see a piece of art from the heart here. Nothing more and nothing less. Beautiful to me. Thanks for being open and honest. That is hard in itself.. admitting you think it falls short of your true talent. That means your going to not give up on color. I look forward to more @veryspider.

[so sorry for the diarrhea of the fingers.. lol .. should of just stuck with, "Nice work."]

:-)