The original is actually deeper in color. I just have a hard time getting my camera to pick up the right colors without using the flash.
The second painting is a watercolor. We did these in a class setting. We all did the same painting looking at one by Ian Ramsey. It was fun and a lot easier than trying to figure out the composition by myself.
I won't be able to do anything with either of them, since they have originated from others work. They are both mainly practice pieces, but I think they turned out ok!