Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Learn how to make your very own Foliage Brush here ➝ youtu.be/jD-xtTXYfAA
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I painted this project one morning as part of my morning journal sessions. So many of you fell in love with it and wanted to learn how to paint this project with a full tutorial. So ask and you shall receive. Follow along and problem solve with me in real time as we focus on composition learning how to adjust the composition of a painting to fit a specific orientation.
Supply List
Paint: Daniel Smith - Undersea Green, Indigo, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Sodalite Genuine, Lamp Black
Brushes: Quill 2, Long Round 10, Round 2, Round 6, Liner 4 brushes
Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White, Let's Make Art Watercolor Calendar, Holbein Soft Tape, & Heat It Craft Tool
Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea in mind to create a place that empowers everyone to create! Offering free beginner-friendly tutorial education & advanced beginner/intermediate digital monthly projects. What it comes down to is simple: we're here to make art, well, simple! Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!
Looking for more Let's Make Art online?
Instagram: instagram.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook: facebook.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/letsgomakeart
Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
01:31 - Oath
01:52 - Let's chat about composition & sketch
08:15 - Step 1: Paint the sky & water
10:39 - Step 2: Paint the ground & background foliage
19:04 - Step 3: Paint the water reflection
30:01 - Step 4: Paint the swans
33:48 - Step 5: Add finishing details
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcalendar #diycalendar #watercolorlandscape
Interested in the watercolor calendar featured? Check out our Let's Make Art Watercolor Calendar here ➝ letsmakeart.com/products/watercolor-calendar
Learn how to make your very own Foliage Brush here ➝ youtu.be/jD-xtTXYfAA
Shop the watercolors used here ➝ letsmakeart.com/products/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-5ml-tube
Want to paint with Sarah on a monthly basis? Check out our Let's Make Art Together digital watercolor projects here ➝ letsmakeart.com
I painted this project one morning as part of my morning journal sessions. So many of you fell in love with it and wanted to learn how to paint this project with a full tutorial. So ask and you shall receive. Follow along and problem solve with me in real time as we focus on composition learning how to adjust the composition of a painting to fit a specific orientation.
Supply List
Paint: Daniel Smith - Undersea Green, Indigo, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Sodalite Genuine, Lamp Black
Brushes: Quill 2, Long Round 10, Round 2, Round 6, Liner 4 brushes
Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White, Let's Make Art Watercolor Calendar, Holbein Soft Tape, & Heat It Craft Tool
Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea in mind to create a place that empowers everyone to create! Offering free beginner-friendly tutorial education & advanced beginner/intermediate digital monthly projects. What it comes down to is simple: we're here to make art, well, simple! Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!
Looking for more Let's Make Art online?
Instagram: instagram.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook: facebook.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/letsgomakeart
Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
01:31 - Oath
01:52 - Let's chat about composition & sketch
08:15 - Step 1: Paint the sky & water
10:39 - Step 2: Paint the ground & background foliage
19:04 - Step 3: Paint the water reflection
30:01 - Step 4: Paint the swans
33:48 - Step 5: Add finishing details
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcalendar #diycalendar #watercolorlandscape
