Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to paint and iceberg in watercolor with plastic wrap for texture and more realistic ice effects. In this watercolor landscape tutorial, I show you step-by-step how to paint a moody arctic iceberg using a simple kitchen trick: plastic wrap! It will help you create translucent ice cracks and texture without any advanced techniques.
This tutorial is designed to be easy and fun. You'll learn how to:
-use plastic wrap to create ice-like texture
-mix cool blues for glowing, translucent ice
-apply the wet-into-wet technique, lifting technique, and blending
-and create depth and atmosphere for a beautiful iceberg
This is a beginner-friendly watercolor painting tutorial. If you love moody art and landscapes, subscribe for more watercolor landscapes.
#watercolortutorial #watercolorpainting #iceberg #watercolorice #moodylandscape #watercolorlandscape
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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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Arches Cold Press Paper: amzn.to/4Apk3NO
Princeton Velvetouch Long Round size 8 Brush: amzn.to/4rn2UQM
Daniel Smith Turquoise: amzn.to/4z8saNt
Daniel Smith Blue: amzn.to/4789uRF
Daniel Smith Indigo: amzn.to/4AkxBu1
Bleed Proof White: amzn.to/4AuLN3J
Plastic Wrap (NOT THE STICKY KIND): amzn.to/4iJHI5j
Extra materials I tend to use in my paintings:
Natural Synthetic Sea Sponges for Artists: amzn.to/3sRCnRp
Paper Towel or Microfiber Cloth
Board for paper: amzn.to/3PlcfGi
Painters Tape: amzn.to/45L3Gvj
Heat Tool by WOW!: amzn.to/488U2UP
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Jackie
How to paint and iceberg in watercolor with plastic wrap for texture and more realistic ice effects. In this watercolor landscape tutorial, I show you step-by-step how to paint a moody arctic iceberg using a simple kitchen trick: plastic wrap! It will help you create translucent ice cracks and texture without any advanced techniques.
This tutorial is designed to be easy and fun. You'll learn how to:
-use plastic wrap to create ice-like texture
-mix cool blues for glowing, translucent ice
-apply the wet-into-wet technique, lifting technique, and blending
-and create depth and atmosphere for a beautiful iceberg
This is a beginner-friendly watercolor painting tutorial. If you love moody art and landscapes, subscribe for more watercolor landscapes.
#watercolortutorial #watercolorpainting #iceberg #watercolorice #moodylandscape #watercolorlandscape
🌲 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
Substack: @jackiepeacockart
Pinterest @jackiepeacockart
Instagram @jackiepeacockart
Facebook @jackiepeacockart
MATERIALS IN VIDEO
Arches Cold Press Paper: amzn.to/4Apk3NO
Princeton Velvetouch Long Round size 8 Brush: amzn.to/4rn2UQM
Daniel Smith Turquoise: amzn.to/4z8saNt
Daniel Smith Blue: amzn.to/4789uRF
Daniel Smith Indigo: amzn.to/4AkxBu1
Bleed Proof White: amzn.to/4AuLN3J
Plastic Wrap (NOT THE STICKY KIND): amzn.to/4iJHI5j
Extra materials I tend to use in my paintings:
Natural Synthetic Sea Sponges for Artists: amzn.to/3sRCnRp
Paper Towel or Microfiber Cloth
Board for paper: amzn.to/3PlcfGi
Painters Tape: amzn.to/45L3Gvj
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
