Fall Demo 🍂☕ Pt. #1 (Pine cone) (Patreon)

Welcome to the Watercolor Fall demo. In this real-time recording, I showcase my complete drawing & painting process for a variety of traditional Fall subjects, including a pine cone, chestnut, acorn, mushroom, and a small pumpkin. To help guide you, black-and-white outlines, photo references, and step-by-step photos are included 🌺 Enjoy!

CHAPTERS:

Chapter #1 (Pine Cone): https://www.patreon.com/posts/watercolor-fall-113561297

Chapter #2 (Mushroom, Acorn & Pumpkin): https://www.patreon.com/posts/watercolor-fall-114373246

A FEW NOTES:

VoiceoverAs with all of my demo compositions, there is no voice-over included since these are my own creative exercises. These pieces feature many experimental pigments and techniques that later become the foundation for my detailed Patreon tutorials. However, there is a brief YouTube video where I narrate key parts of the painting process.

MaterialsI used a variety of pigments in this piece to test different combinations. You don't need this entire range of colors. I always encourage experimentation with what you have on hand.

🎃 REFERENCES - PINE CONE: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-pine-cone-hanging-from-a-tree-branch-11rw7CjvbLw 

🎨 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES: 

PAPER: Etchr Sketchbook https://amzn.to/3B9GBI5

GLOVE: Protective Glove/Smudge guard: https://amzn.to/3GFcojf

BRUSHES: Winsor & Newton Series 7 and Escoda Chronos in various sizes: https://amzn.to/3QHPs7I

🎨 WATERCOLOR PIGMENTS (PINE CONE):

MILD YELLOW: Yellow Ochre from W&N https://amzn.to/43CQvMy

WARM BROWN: Burnt Sienna from W&N https://amzn.to/3qRqjyz 

GREEN: Sap Green from QoR https://amzn.to/416tqPy

LIGHT BLUE: Ultramarine Finest from Schminke and / or Phthalo Blue from any brand: https://amzn.to/3QO1sVd  

DARK BLUE (to mix with Burnt Sienna): Indanthrone Blue https://amzn.to/4cKMVUw

🎨 OPTIONAL PIGMENTS (PINE CONE):

Permanent Orange from Daniel Smith

Quinacridone Gold from QoR

Van Dyke Brown from W&N