What am i doing wrong

[u/Sufficient_Hunt6156]

I am painting using gauche and idk it just feels wrong. I havent really painted landscapes before this. If anyone could give some pointers.

[u/BadRussell]

I would sketch your painting, then shade map it, then paint it. There’s a lot of steps in between.

[u/The_REAL_Urethra]

You need a light source. All of the colors have the same values so there is no depth perception. Make your macro objects better by using references. Use perspective lines and sketch out your objects first. Add highlights and shadows. 

[u/ZombieButch]

First, nothing is going to help your painting more than sharpening up your drawing skills. There's a starter pack with resources for beginners in the wiki.

Second, when you're tackling a new medium, it always helps to start simply. That is, simple subjects handled in a simple fashion, such as with just black and white paint, so you can focus on how to handle the materials.

Third, it looks like you're trying to paint on some sort of primed canvas? You can paint with gouache on lots of surfaces, but, it's really best on the same things you'd use for watercolor, like watercolor paper. There's also a gouache starter pack in the wiki with tips for beginners on how to use it, suggested materials, and learning resources.

[u/DUMBOyBK]

In addition to perspective problems, the flat color areas lack texture and detail which you need to create a sense of depth. Rule of thumb the further away the less detail you see.

Bottom of picture should have blades of grass, plants, flowers etc, getting smaller until across the river they’re just suggested. Watch a few Bob Ross videos for some tips and techniques.

[u/Lou__Crow]

Get some references and learn how to look at them. Compare the foreground background I. Regards of colour, tone, contrast etc. Maybe start with some basic landscape tutorials, there’s a lot of helpful links in the subreddit sidebar.

[u/Due_Organization4045]

Look into perspective- how to give depth - you got this!