Watercolor Painting among Ancient Sequoias | Standing Tall (Finding Strength & Serenity in Nature)

Dear friends,

Welcome to "Standing Tall," a creative journey into the heart of Calaveras Big Trees State Park! 🌲

In this watercolor painting tutorial, I'll show you my process of creating one scene on three different watercolor papers: Strathmore Visual Journal, handmade paper, and Arches cold-pressed paper. Discover how each paper influences the final result and get inspired to find your own artistic voice.

🎨 Get ready to explore:
Watercolor painting techniques for beginners
How to paint trees and landscapes in watercolor
Tips for working with different watercolor paper types
Finding strength and peace in nature through art

🏞️ This video is more than just a tutorial; it's a reflection on nature's strength and resilience. As I paint, I share my personal journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis and how being in nature helps me find balance and healing. Join me as we delve into:
The beauty of giant sequoias and the Calaveras North Grove
The influence of Andrei Tarkovsky's philosophy on my art
How to embrace imperfections and find joy in the creative process

Supplies Used:

Strathmore Visual Journal
Handmade Watercolor Paper
Arches 140 lbs Cold-Pressed Paper
3B Pencil

Watercolor Paints:

French Ultramarine
Winsor Blue Red Shade
Verditer Blue
Yellow Ocher
Yellow Deep
Cadmium-Free Red Deep
Brilliant Pink
Transparent Brown
Burnt Umber
Sap Green
Imperial Purple
Permanent White Gouache

Brushes:
Size 3 Mop Brush
Size SW3 and CC1 all purpose calligraphy brushes
Size 2 liner brush
Old size 5 round brush

Miscellaneous: water containers, paper tissues, large grain pyramid salt, brown watercolor ink, watercolor pencils, granulation medium, scraping tool.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:35 Main Idea, Inspiration and Pencil Sketching
04:28 Thank You!
04:41 About Supplies
06:03 Painting #1 - Visual Journal
14:08 Applying Watercolor Ink
16:04 Exploring with Textures
16:40 Fining Balance
19:30 Painting #2 - Handmade Paper
30:03 Importance of Play
32:25 Painting #3 - Arches cold-pressed
51:39 Thoughts

Thank you for your support!

With Love and Peace,
Elnura

About:
In "Standing Tall," join me as I explore the serene beauty of Calaveras Big Trees State Park through watercolor painting. Discover how different papers affect the painting process and find inspiration in the strength and resilience of nature. Perfect for artists of all levels!

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