Glossing Over Matte Painting

after I learned about Matte Painting I became fascinated by it and wanted to try it myself. I spent hours studying tutorials and experimenting with different techniques, but I never quite figured it out. It always looked either obviously photoshopped, or overly painted. I couldn’t figure out how to meld the two styles into one unified and consistent style. However, this experience led me to adapt the technique and create my own style in my fantasy paintings.