Could I get to a point where I could sell?

[pinkflask]

So I’ve been working on some coloured pencil pictures recently and today my first ever completed watercolour. I think they’re ok; I know they’re not great but hopefully don’t smack too strongly of complete amateur. Anyway a friend of mine says “you’re going to make money doing this” every time I show him my stuff - but friends do say things like that! I don’t think there are sellable…but does it looks like I’d be able to work up to a point where my stuff will sell? It’s not the be all and end all but it would certainly be nice to have an enjoyable side hustle.

I think your pencil portraits show promise and you could work towards taking on commissions if you want some kind of financial return, although as PPs have said I don't think you'll get rich!

The background on the kingfisher is really bugging me though, the fact you don't seem to have considered the direction of stroke, which is so very important and quite a fundamental technique to understand. Have you had any formal training or are you self taught?