Both paintings have their own unique qualities. The original was a lovely landscape showcasing beautiful mountains with small splashes of color throughout which served to add to the enchanting feel. This one is, as others have described, more personal and focused on the characters.



More than that though, it showcases how much you've developed your style and sense of color/composition. Everything is much tighter here than in the original (which in contrast can feel a little aimless in some areas). The colors are much more vibrant and carefully picked so as to play off eachother in wonderful ways, and forms are much more clearly defined. Overall, while the original does still have it's merits and is absolutely worth being proud of, this new version showcases exactly just how much you've learned in terms of composition, personality, and color. It's absolutely gorgeous.