This is a beautiful piece, dear Dunja. Even with the "foreign" media it still retains the charm of a "pure" watercolor - what more can one ask for?
I started painting a few months ago and quickly arrived at watercolor and gouache. Although I admire the look of pure watercolor (which I'm still struggling to achieve) I'm not opposed to mixed media. As long as you can express yourself, it's perfectly fine!
I'll be following your work from now on.
Be well!
Folker
Thank you!
Watercolor needs and ask for much practice and patience. Also, as in any other technique it asks for good paper, colors and brushes.
Just work and results will come. You have so many great tutorials online, start with beginner levels just to see all the things this technique provides.