Hmm. I'm not an expert on the "hand painted" look, that being said I think the biggest weakness of these rocks you've painted is that they're just not really responding to what appears to be your light source very well. You've got some highlighted edges that appear to be located at intersecting "planes", but they're not…
okay sorry for the long post! i spent more time writing this than painting that rock below :p you're getting some of the points, adding texture, playing with color. heres more tips. this is how i approach on getting a hand painted look, there are many other ways to do it but i feel like when i learnt this it benefited me…
i can see a real difference in your technique, good job on the improvements.the second image almost got it right, but it's missing a few things. there is a sort of lack of organic feel, and a hand-painting look has to feel imperfect. it feels as if there's too much white that has been added for highlights. perhaps try…