A sketch showing only two values. Too close to being the same values. No texture. No light or shadow. Looks like a blah day and a blah painting. No interesting color. An amateur sees only objects and color of objects.
SELECTING THREE VALUES . . .
Improved! Lights and darks suggest a sunny day. More interesting colors. Good use of Light, Middle and Dark Values. Small amount of texture adds some interest. Diagonal direction of lines and tree limbs give it life.
It looks and feels like a pleasant sunny day with a threatening sky !
