This is my first ever drawing, a bit of different texturing makes this Dalmatian have really realistic spots! Tell me if I've made a good start as a reply, using this code:

it totally rocks! Are you sure this is really your first painting?

It's a great start for you.

It's OK, could use a little more work but otherwise good.

It's not as good as it could be, needs LOADS more practise.

That's what you call a painting? If I were you I'd give up art forever.