Bosham Harbour

I would welcome comments on any of the pictures in these portfolios. This is only my first full year of regular painting and drawing since I left college and as I am now retired that was some years ago! I realise some of my paintings lack 'atmosphere' and some are overall visually a little dull. I am only just discovering how to get the desired effects and would welcome any tips, advice or critique! Anthony

For someone who's returned to watercolour after a long absence you can be proud of your work. If I were to give you any advice (humbly), it would be to work more quickly, be daring - let the paint take you where it wants to go. Don't fiddle. Also, 6 hours is a long time to keep the inspiration on the boil - I can't manage anything like that! After a while you'll establish a symbiosis with the medium and will never look back. Happy Christmas and happy painting.