Art in Progress: Autumn Watercolor Landscape

Class Description:

Join us for an enchanting live watercolor painting project as we create a stunning autumnal forest scene! In this live project, students will explore the warm and vibrant hues of the season, working with a rich palette of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns to bring their artwork to life.

Throughout the project, you will focus on capturing the essence of fall by painting a majestic, old tree adorned with a canopy of colorful leaves. You'll also depict a cozy cabin nestled within the landscape, adding scale and interest to the composition.

Gain hands-on experience with techniques for achieving texture in trees, layering colors to create depth, and composing a captivating landscape. This project is perfect for anyone looking to refine their watercolor skills or simply enjoy the serene process of painting while celebrating the beauty of autumn!

What You Will Learn:

Handling a variety of watercolor techniques to create texture in trees
Layering colors effectively to achieve depth and vibrancy
Composing visually appealing landscapes that captivate the viewer
Painting details that enhance the story of the autumn scene
Developing a personal style through experimentation with color and technique

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolor paper
A set of watercolor paints (including warm autumn colors)
Watercolor brushes in various sizes
A palette for mixing colors
Two jars of water (one for clean water, one for rinsing brushes)
Paper towels or a rag for blotting and drying brushes
Optional: masking tape to secure your paper while painting
Optional: art board
Pencil for drawing base sketch

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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