Sope Creek Tree, Mountain Stream
Watercolor Painting Tutorial

by Jennifer Branch
Sope Creek Tree, Mountain Stream Watercolor Painting tutorial
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Painting Tutorial Level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Skill Building

Reflections

Art Supplies

22" x 30"
Arches 140# Hot Press Paper
Watercolor Paper

Brushes

#38 CJ Golden Fleece
#0 Rigger
#14 Round Cheap Joes Golden Fleece

Paints

(M. Graham transparent watercolors)
Azo Yellow
Quinacridone Red
Cadmium Red
Quinacridone Gold
Pthalo Green
Pthalo Blue
Cobalt Blue
Cerulean Blue
Sope Creek Tree, Mountain Stream Watercolor Painting Tutorial

Painting Demonstration 1


First, I start really layering on intense colors. I want to make sure I remember the focal point, this fantastically twisted tree arching over the creek. I add some very strong darks to help me remember what my final value pattern is going to be.



Sope Creek Tree, Mountain Stream Watercolor Painting Lesson 2

Painting Demonstration 2


More, MORE color. A little softer in the background, but not by much! I'm working very loosely, #38 round wet brush on dry paper. I'm leaving lots of white paper - remember - it makes those colors sparkle!.
Sope Creek Tree, Mountain Stream Painting Tutorial 3

Painting Demonstration 3


A wash of quinacridone gold on the beach - does that glow. You can see the sand under the water, too. Layering rocks on the water surface - I'll have to add reflections and shadows to make them appear solid.

Sope Creek Tree, Mountain Stream Watercolor Painting tutorial
Final Watercolor Painting!



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