Create a landscape painting of fall trees reflecting in water.

I will walk you through everything step by step. After we do our prep work, we will paint the sky and clouds in one wash. Then we will paint a light wash of the trees and water, and then deepen the values to create our final image. I will include tips along the way, including adding the ripples and sparkle in the water, and other finishing touches to bring it all together.

Materials you will need for this project:

Reference photos, download my images from the resources, or just paint along with me
Sketchbook and pencil
Container for Water
A variety of watercolor brushes, suggestions: mop, round, rigger, and script
10" x 14" piece of rough or cold press watercolor paper (or any size with the same proportion)
Board and tape if not using watercolor pad
Small spray bottle filled with water
Paper towels and/or sponge
Watercolor palette, any size
Watercolor paints, any brand:
- Cobalt Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Antwerp Blue (or Prussian Blue)
- Burnt Umber
- Brown Madder (or Burnt Sienna)
- Raw Sienna
- Rose Madder (or Alizarin Crimson)
- Winsor Yellow (or Cadmium Yellow) *optional
- White Gouache

At the end of this class, you will have the skills to paint reflections in water. Take your own photos or head outside and try using this same technique for other images.

I can't wait to see what you create!

Once you've completed a painting please share it. I am happy to provide feedback if you like. Also feel free to share works in progress if you have questions or are confused about anything.

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Anne Wert

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