Nice patterns, they add a bit whimsical feeling into the art. I wish I had the braveness to do the same. -.-

This is very impressive. Nice colours and I like the swirls, very unique.

Saw this on deviantart just a little while ago. I was floored to see real pixel art in the right section. i like this one a lot, especially the greenery on the left. I agree that the swirls are a bit overdone on the water and sand (looks good in the clouds). Perhaps getting rid of a few here and there would help improve it a bit. Still, it's an excellent piece as it is.

Also I think it's those swirls that make things seem a bit off...regardless it's still a beautiful scene

the pic is beautiful, but something with the perspective looks wrong. it's because the beach and also the water look like seen from above, but the trees are drawn from the side.