Painting a Watercolor Mountain Sunrise Landscape

In this tutorial, learn how to create a stunning watercolor mountain sunrise landscape with simple and easy-to-follow steps. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this video will guide you through the entire process, from preparing your materials to adding final touches.

Materials Needed:

• Watercolor paper
• Watercolor paints (yellow, orange, pink, blue, purple, gray)
• Brushes (round and flat)
• Water container
• Paper towels
• Painter’s tape (optional)

Steps Covered in the Video:

1. Preparation:
   • Tape the edges of your watercolor paper to a flat surface for clean borders.
   • Lightly sketch the outline of the mountains and the horizon line.
2. Painting the Sky:
   • Wet the sky area above the horizon line to prepare for the wet-on-wet technique.
   • Apply a light wash of yellow near the horizon, blending into orange, pink, and finally blue or purple at the top.
3. Painting the Mountains:
   • Once the sky is dry, paint the distant mountains using lighter shades of blue and gray.
   • Gradually add darker shades for the mountains in the foreground, creating depth and dimension.
4. Adding Details:
   • Use a smaller brush to add shadows and details to the mountains, focusing on creases and slopes.
   • Enhance the base of the mountains with darker colors to indicate shadows from the rising sun.
5. Final Touches:
   • Add any additional elements, such as trees or reflections, to complete your landscape.
   • Allow the painting to dry completely before removing the painter’s tape.