Hey Meyubeyu! Nice work here. Fun scene so far! The issue here is that there isn’t a clear sense of perspective or depth, and there are details everywhere. The lighting comes from all directions as well. So, let's keep it simple first and ensure that the composition is readable before jumping into painting and adding details. Where you place the horizon line depends on what you want to show. If you want to show more of the foreground and ground space, it’s better to keep the horizon line higher. But if you want to focus more on your main subject and reduce the distance between the ground and the background, thus giving more emphasis to your focal point, placing the horizon line lower works better. Avoid placing the horizon line in the middle, as it tends to feel a bit boring. I chose to keep the horizon line lower to give more emphasis to the fountain. I painted the cliffs in a way that allows them to extend beyond the canvas to better represent scale. I also used a “U” shape to further emphasize the fountain. I added two rocks in the foreground to push the sense of depth even more. On the other hand, I focused only on graphic shapes and simplifying everything. By doing this, you ensure that the composition reads clearly without needing to add lighting. The shapes must be well established from the start. Even at this stage, you can already see a clear separation between background, midground, and foreground. Once you have this, it becomes much easier to establish your lighting (using multiply layer can help) and then continue painting over it, gradually adding more details that support the storytelling. In this case, I recommend using lighting references so you can have a better understanding of light direction, colour, depth, and so on. I hope this helps!
