In this article I show how to paint dreamy landscapes with watercolors and LOTS of water! Plus, I introduce many different surfaces and prep mediums for getting unique results with watercolor paints.
“Bailing Hay” is a watercolor painting on AquaBord panel by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn include:
how to prepare the painting surface with water
creating soft watercolor transitions
accenting the abstract landscape with water-soluble crayons
unique surfaces for watercolor
and more…
Watercolor paints, artist’s water-soluble crayons and 3 artworks on watercolor paper, Yupo paper and Aquabord panel by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Dreamy Landscapes in Watercolor Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The paints, mediums and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 - Intro To Abstract Watercolor Landscapes and Supplies
05:40 - Watercolor Papers & Other Surfaces
18:47 - Waxed Watercolor Panel
20:46 - Surface Preparation with Watercolor Ground
24:56 - Favorite Spray Kamar Varnish for Watercolor
26:02 - Watercolor Paints
33:08 - Brushes for Watercolor
33:35 - Pre-wet Watercolor Paper
38:02 - Dreamy Landscape on Watercolor Paper
42:15 - Other Artist Inspiration
44:40 - Back to Landscape on Watercolor Paper
1:02:04 - Dreamy Landscape On Watercolor Panel
1:34:18 - Dreamy Landscape On Yupo Paper
1:48:24 - Dreamy Landscape On Panel with Watercolor Ground
2:04:30 - Remove Salt on Yupo
Here are the professional grade Shimmer Watercolors from Beam Paints that I used during the show including the pigments in each color. The link to Beam Paints can be found in the supplies section later in this article.
Rose Gold - PR170, Bronze Pigment
Glacial Rivers - PB15:1, Mica
Lake Supior - PB29, Mica
Wintery Nights - PB16, PY164, Mica
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Inspiration Artists
The two artists I mentioned during the show from which I drew inspiration for this workshop were:
https://www.instagram.com/coastalnicole/ https://www.instagram.com/blusndpinks
Working Kristy Rice watercolor travel palette of artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Dreamy Landscape Watercolor Painting
Here are links to the supplies list for the watercolor paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Kristy Rice Travel Watercolors Tin with 12 Colors - https://amzn.to/4dTlNUL
QoR Watercolors High Chroma Set of 6 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3ZJZqLJ
QoR Watercolors Introductory Set of 12 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/43Drumk
Winsor & Newton Professional Plein Air Travel Watercolors Set of 12 Half-Pan Colors with Water Bottle and Travel Brush - https://amzn.to/3FMJkdi
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors 12 Tubes 5ml Each Travel Tin - https://amzn.to/43QsmCD
Holbein Watercolors Introductory Set of 12 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/4kvlmSO
Beam Watercolor Paints Collections - https://www.beampaints.com/collections/all
Soho Mini Metallic Watercolors Travel Set 15 Colors - https://amzn.to/4mRL71l
Empty Watercolor Half Pans Set of 48 Plus Magnets - https://amzn.to/4dQ1BTA
Kristy Rice Watercolor Travel Tin with 12 Empty Half Pans - https://amzn.to/43Ktd9v
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels Set of 10 in a Tin -https://amzn.to/4jzyPYx
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels Set of 15 in a Tin - https://amzn.to/4kUh8Eb
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels Set of 30 in a Tin - https://amzn.to/3HvnLhU
Stabilo Woodies Water-Soluble Wax Pencils Set of 18 with a Sharpener and Brush - https://amzn.to/3HvkRtA
Ranger Clear Gesso 4oz Jar - https://amzn.to/4dQ5BDA
Liquitex Basics White Gesso 16oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/3FwhqlP
Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground Surface Prep Transparent 4oz Jar - https://amzn.to/3FDs8XH
Jaquard Dorland's Wax to Seal Watercolors 4oz Jar - https://amzn.to/4jERrGw
Krylon Kamar Varnish 11oz Can - https://amzn.to/4kXc6XF
Ampersand Aquabord Watercolor Surface Panel 1/8" Thick 5x7in Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/3ZnwwRd
US Art Supply Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound Book 5.5x8.5in 140lb 30 Sheets Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4lhlXYD
Canson XL Watercolor White Cold Press (Lightly Textured) Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4kBBhPU
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Cold Press Paper 5x7in 140lb 15 Sheets Spiral Bound - https://amzn.to/43xPIOI
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Cold Press Paper Block 9x12in 140lb 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4mRGzYP
Legion Papers Including Aqua Watercolor and Yupo - https://amzn.to/3HtcNcD
Legion Papers Yupo Round 10 Sheets 8" - https://amzn.to/4l0vJhB
Legion Papers Yupo Round 10 Sheets 12” - https://amzn.to/43Nf6QM
Magnani 1404 Watercolor Paper Round 6.3in 140lb 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4kW999x
Yasutomo Mineral Paper 9x12in 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3HqX9ib
Kristy Rice Brush Set of 6 with Carry Pouch - https://amzn.to/3H391GP
Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/4jKsydo
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Willow's Blender 3/8" - https://amzn.to/43DrGC4
Princeton Aqua Elite Mottler Brush 1 1/2" - https://amzn.to/3FSHU0N
Silver Atelier Quill Brushes Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4dmFFPE
Yasutomo Fusion Brushes Round Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/4cds24V
Crow Canyon Mini Enamel Trays White with Blue Rim 4.75x4.75 in Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/4kpzqNq
Jackson's 10-Well White Ceramic Slant Palette - https://amzn.to/4j9Qnu0
5 Layers Stacking White Ceramic Watercolor Mixing Trays - https://amzn.to/43SxmIX
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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************************************If you would like to see other paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
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“Storm on the Horizon” watercolor, shimmer, water-soluble crayon and gel pen artwork by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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“Planet of Compassion” is a watercolor painting on Yupo paper created during the live show by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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