Fearless Friday, A Walk Through the Woods
Let’s talk a walk in the woods today
This photograph by Andrew Neel on Unsplash was my inspiration
I started with a light blue wash for the sky
Next came the path
I used a fan brush to add a layer of texture to the ground
I haven’t used this brush but a few times
It dried in spikes after the last time I used it so I was able to create rake like stroke
Next I painted the trees
More trees
The paper looks ripply right now, but since I am painting on a block pad, it will flatten as it dries
Leaves were added in loose shapes of greens,
yellow and several shades of orange, red and brown
I darkened the sky at the horizon for contrast
I blended the blue in and deepened the other colors
I decided to add details with ink as it is Inktober!
Which one do you like better, ink or no ink?
Happy Painting…
Be Fearless!
Juicy Details
Unsplash is a free photo source
Fan brushes available on Amazon here
I used an Acquarello Watercolour paper block, 9 x 12, cold pressed, 140 lbs
I used tube watercolors that I keep in a handy small pan palette
These palette pans are available on Amazon here
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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Your fall painting came out so nice. You do such beautiful art work. Happy Friday and weekend.
thank you Julie, much appreciated!
Beautiful! Thank you for posting this, now I need a walk in the woods. Only, how did it get to be Friday already?
thank you Dorothy! I agree, time is flying…
Lovely fall walking path, Jenna! Wish I was there now. I think I like the ink version but both are beautiful.
thank you Sally 🙂
I’ve taken to adding ink details to most of my paintings — for whatever reason it kind of “finishes” them. I like this very much, Jenna. I’ve not painted for a bit and am thinking autumn is so full of inspiration. You sure found it here!
I agree, ink seems to be the finishing touch, happy painting!
I love your watercolor tutorial!
oh good! It was a very quick painting, and fun to do
Such a beautiful painting! It makes me feel so peaceful just looking at it.
oh how nice 🙂
Beautiful work, Jenna!
I love both and your tutorial is great!! 💚🍃🍁🧡
thanks Patty Anne, happy painting!
I think they are both great. The water colored one is soft and dreamy. The one with the ink is more definitive and really stands out. I can’t decide which I like more, I think it’s a tie! Good job Jenna, you’ve captured fall and a walk in the woods! 🍊🍂
thank you Cyndi, I’m not sure which one I like better either…
I like both! Lovely work as usual. You are so talented! I have not painted since July. I have to get back into it soon.
thanks Lorraine, I hope you can pick up a paint brush again soon!
PEACE. I just strolled through the painting pictures and it instantly relaxed me. It was like I was in the woods myself and just sort of zenned out. I have to keep this tutorial to look at in case I am ever stressed.
Oh Kathy, that is so nice, that makes me so happy! Thank you!
Hi Jenna, I love your fall scene!! 😊 I like the interesting strokes you got with the fan brush. I will have to give this brush a try. I like both pictures with the ink and without it. For me it gives a different feeling. Which did you like best? 🍁🍂
thanks Jill, I tend to like ink outlines but I would love to get more patient and build more layers with tones so I wouldn’t feel the need for ink…does that make sense?
Hi Jenna, yes, I totally understand! 😍 I struggle with being patient in watercolor. 😉
oh good, thanks Jill…I am used to painting fast so watercolor with layering colors, drying, more layering, etc is a challenge!
Love your walk in the woods Jenna! It’s a tie for me too as to which I prefer!
thanks Mary!
Good job! I want to walk right into your painting on a crisp fall day! I just took up watercolor a few months ago, so this is inspiring.
Oh wonderful! Happy painting Jean!
I love how your tutorials really break down the steps into bite-sized chunks. Both of the paintings are great, I like the pen in the one with pen as it seems a little lighter, like it needs the boost from the outlining. The other is lovely just as it is.
Thank you Hope! I tend to always want to add ink, it makes the painting looks more finished…
Oh, Jenna, while scrolling through your post today, I just stopped and stared at your finished painting (I LOVE both, but I do believe my eyes really focused on the outlined painting more). I just stared and enjoyed all the peaceful, colorful images and could almost smell the fall air! Absolutely lovely! Bravo!
Hi Rosie! Thank you so much!