Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this tutorial, you'll see how I paint a simple autumnal scene in the forest. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more art tutorials.
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🌲 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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Instagram @jackiepeacockart
HOW TO PAINT MOUNTAINS:
youtu.be/XPytBaHwqpE?si=9uomhjMuVVV_l1cV
BEGINNER MOUNTAINS:
youtu.be/kSUeWCfzy8w?si=uNEnfPgcwApMPfVL
BINGE LANDSCAPES: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX_2xtBQ4xzmDwcMJbRH__1DtfBKgh1p&si=eI6YvdP57u2-TKvA
HOW TO PAINT EVERGREEN TREES:
youtu.be/Uh3bBO1q8cY?si=iYZfiHOWdmgFdpoR
MATERIALS USED
Paper
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Velvetouch Long Round size 2: amzn.to/483Ifae
Princeton Velvetouch Long Round size 4: amzn.to/48feHGH
Princeton Aqua Elite Brush size 12: amzn.to/3Litoz3
Favorite Detail Brushes: amzn.to/3T1YLm3
Paint
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Payne's Grey: amzn.to/3Pzcajg
Lamp Black: amzn.to/45LnZbL
Yellow Ochre: amzn.to/3ExescC
Quinacridone Burnt Orange: amzn.to/3PxY1TG
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
*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 tutorial, you'll see how I paint a simple autumnal scene in the forest. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more art tutorials.
WANT MORE FROM ME?
SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: jackiepeacock.com
🌲 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.
FOLLOW ME
Pinterest @jackiepeacockart
Instagram @jackiepeacockart
HOW TO PAINT MOUNTAINS:
youtu.be/XPytBaHwqpE?si=9uomhjMuVVV_l1cV
BEGINNER MOUNTAINS:
youtu.be/kSUeWCfzy8w?si=uNEnfPgcwApMPfVL
BINGE LANDSCAPES: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX_2xtBQ4xzmDwcMJbRH__1DtfBKgh1p&si=eI6YvdP57u2-TKvA
HOW TO PAINT EVERGREEN TREES:
youtu.be/Uh3bBO1q8cY?si=iYZfiHOWdmgFdpoR
MATERIALS USED
Paper
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Velvetouch Long Round size 2: amzn.to/483Ifae
Princeton Velvetouch Long Round size 4: amzn.to/48feHGH
Princeton Aqua Elite Brush size 12: amzn.to/3Litoz3
Favorite Detail Brushes: amzn.to/3T1YLm3
Paint
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Payne's Grey: amzn.to/3Pzcajg
Lamp Black: amzn.to/45LnZbL
Yellow Ochre: amzn.to/3ExescC
Quinacridone Burnt Orange: amzn.to/3PxY1TG
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
*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
