Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this landscape tutorial we'll capture the magic of the first snowfall with just two colors and using loose watercolor techniques. I'll walk you through creating soft, flowing shapes and misty textures to bring out that serene, snow-dusted moody atmosphere. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with relaxed, expressive brushstrokes. So, let's dive into the simplicity of watercolor and bring your own cozy winter landscape to life.
🌲 Want to paint misty evergreen forests?
Learn my techniques in my mini watercolor course → jackiepeacock.com/courses
Misty Forest Painting: Techniques for Creating Atmosphere and Depth
This mini watercolor course is for artists drawn to moody landscapes and evergreen forests who want to create depth, softness, and atmosphere with intention.
You’ll learn essential watercolor techniques used throughout a misty forest painting—including creating mist, building layered forests, shaping evergreen trees, and my signature spray bottle technique that transforms your trees. Then, follow along with a complete start-to-finish demonstration as everything comes together in one cohesive forest moodscape.
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WINTER VIDEOS TO WATCH
HOW TO PAINT MOUNTAINS: youtu.be/XPytBaHwqpE?si=OuUBn196DkFjeRd1
HOW TO PAINT WINTER EVERGREEN TREES: youtu.be/D4DyFYrWj84?si=6Fij5eTOToqkysew
MATERIALS USED
Paper
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper (this pad was from Europe, but here's a link to the one I use on a regular basis): amzn.to/3AxJLFX
Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Aqua Elite Brush size 12: amzn.to/3Litoz3
Artist Deer Foot Brush: amzn.to/3G71oew
Palette Knife: amzn.to/4cmi9Ba
Paint
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Payne's Grey: amzn.to/3Pzcajg
Burnt Umber: amzn.to/3QlweGq
Bleed Proof White: amzn.to/3SQCqro
Extra materials I tend to use in my paintings:
Natural Synthetic Sea Sponges for Artists: amzn.to/3sNOfnA
Paper Towel or Microfiber Cloth
Board for paper: amzn.to/3EH8uFT
Painters Tape: amzn.to/3RfeVrh
Heat Tool by WOW!: amzn.to/488U2UP
Board for paper: amzn.to/3PlcfGi
*Disclaimer: This video and/or video description contain affiliate links. If you decide to click on any of these links and purchase an item, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you.
Thank you so much for supporting me and my channel.
Jackie
In this landscape tutorial we'll capture the magic of the first snowfall with just two colors and using loose watercolor techniques. I'll walk you through creating soft, flowing shapes and misty textures to bring out that serene, snow-dusted moody atmosphere. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with relaxed, expressive brushstrokes. So, let's dive into the simplicity of watercolor and bring your own cozy winter landscape to life.
🌲 Want to paint misty evergreen forests?
Learn my techniques in my mini watercolor course → jackiepeacock.com/courses
Misty Forest Painting: Techniques for Creating Atmosphere and Depth
This mini watercolor course is for artists drawn to moody landscapes and evergreen forests who want to create depth, softness, and atmosphere with intention.
You’ll learn essential watercolor techniques used throughout a misty forest painting—including creating mist, building layered forests, shaping evergreen trees, and my signature spray bottle technique that transforms your trees. Then, follow along with a complete start-to-finish demonstration as everything comes together in one cohesive forest moodscape.
WANT MORE FROM ME?
SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: jackiepeacock.com
FOLLOW ME
Pinterest @jackiepeacockart
Instagram @jackiepeacockart
Facebook @jackiepeacockart
WINTER VIDEOS TO WATCH
HOW TO PAINT MOUNTAINS: youtu.be/XPytBaHwqpE?si=OuUBn196DkFjeRd1
HOW TO PAINT WINTER EVERGREEN TREES: youtu.be/D4DyFYrWj84?si=6Fij5eTOToqkysew
MATERIALS USED
Paper
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper (this pad was from Europe, but here's a link to the one I use on a regular basis): amzn.to/3AxJLFX
Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Aqua Elite Brush size 12: amzn.to/3Litoz3
Artist Deer Foot Brush: amzn.to/3G71oew
Palette Knife: amzn.to/4cmi9Ba
Paint
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Payne's Grey: amzn.to/3Pzcajg
Burnt Umber: amzn.to/3QlweGq
Bleed Proof White: amzn.to/3SQCqro
Extra materials I tend to use in my paintings:
Natural Synthetic Sea Sponges for Artists: amzn.to/3sNOfnA
Paper Towel or Microfiber Cloth
Board for paper: amzn.to/3EH8uFT
Painters Tape: amzn.to/3RfeVrh
Heat Tool by WOW!: amzn.to/488U2UP
Board for paper: amzn.to/3PlcfGi
*Disclaimer: This video and/or video description contain affiliate links. If you decide to click on any of these links and purchase an item, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you.
Thank you so much for supporting me and my channel.
Jackie
