A Walk Through the Woods
Let’s take 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
It was easy 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,
and to draw the eyes in
I blended the blue in and deepened the other colors
I decided to add details with ink
Which one do you like better, ink or no ink?
Happy Painting…
Be Fearless!
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Okay – I think I’m getting it – layer, layer, layer. I like the one with the ink. Keep helping us. It will sink in sooner or later. Or then again, maybe you just have a natural talent???? (yep).
Thank you Leslie Anne, keep painting!
Beautiful Jenna and you make it look so easy. I want to walk in the woods of your beautiful creation. thanks and have a great week end. take care 🙏🏻🥰 Kari @ Me and My Captain
Thank you Kari!
What a lovely momentary respite in my day–it’s hectic so much, that a walk in the woods, real or online, sounds so wonderful. I prefer the copy without the ink lines, I love the muted feeling. Thank you, Jenna, for this short, relaxing journey. Georgia Gal
Thank Sheila, sometimes we just need a walk in the woods 🙂
A walk in the woods, especially in autumn, is a respite of peace and quiet! That is exactly what your painting makes me feel! Beautiful Jenna, I guess I would choose the ink one! Have a wonderful weekend! Roll Tide 🅰️
Tahnk you Pam! RTR!
Such a perfect picture for this season. In just a week so many trees have started to turn in my area. I prefer the picture without the ink lines, but both are beautiful.
Thank you Linda, such a lovely time of year…
I love how you make it all look so easy. The painting is very calming. I like the one with the ink.
Thank you Jenna!
Thank you sweet Nancy!
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I appreciate the addition of the ink to your painting! And I love the tapestry of autumn hues!
Thank you Mary 🍂
I’ve been using ink forever it seems so I guess that’s what I prefer! But it really brings out the specifics. Still, they are both wonderful. Don’t you love using the brush that way for spikiness?
Thanks Jeanie, I usually can’t resist grabbing a pen for finishing touches!
Beautiful Jenna! 🍁🍂
Thank you Mary!
Oh this is so pretty Jenna – what a wonderful painting. Love all the fall colors. I think I like the one with the ink better but both are just beautiful!
Thank you Kim!
Beautiful fall painting Jenna!! Love it with and without ink! The dark blue on the horizon really draws my eye into the painting. 🥰
Thank you Jill 🙂