Easy & Simple Mountain Tips For New Painters That Struggle!

Are you a new wet on wet oil painter that struggles with painting mountains? Well not to worry, I will show you how to conquer mountains in minutes.
Painting mountains can fast track any new painter to frustration. In this mountain painting tutorial, I break down mountains into simple steps using tips and tricks that any oil painter can use. This is a must see for any new landscape painter using oil paint. Enjoy!
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[@garyballard723]

Bob makes it look easy because he learned from Bill Alexander. The creator and master of the wet on wet techniques that Bob used.

[@WildCreates]

He does make it look so so easy. Hopefully this video helped you out to make it easy for you too.

[@Sushiiimooo]

Cheekie twit but funny 😂😂 Thanks for the tips. Very helpful. I love the small pallet knife x😃😍

[@WildCreates]

I am glad I can help you out.

[@lordyuty988]

These videos deserves 1000 times more view, great videos, thank you for doing this, it helps a lot ! !

[@WildCreates]

Thanks for the awesome comment buddy - 2021 will be my year to grow. Thanks for the support :)

[@LetsPlayKitty]

Haha! You always make these videos so fun to watch! Thanks for all the awesome tips

[@WildCreates]

Glad I can make you smile and teach at the same time.

[@ethanmanani8541]

Another great helpful painting tutorial for beginners and now I’ll master my mountains in no time

[@WildCreates]

100% you will be a mountain master 💪

[@Kevtron257]

Thank you for breaking this stuffed down for us wild

[@WildCreates]

Glad to help. I though mountains are so overwhelming for new painters. But with these tips everyone can start doing them the right way 👍

[@adammercado6271]

Thank you for this!!!

[@WildCreates]

You are welcome - I am glad I can help out :)

[@Guenxbuda]

Thx wild I just been painting 6 months, I don't know how to share a photo here, but I did have a good breakthrough last week on the mountain, most of it with your help. Thank you

[@WildCreates]

I am glad to hear it. You can always share a photo on my socials ( twitter or IG ) links are in the about me section or in the video description :)

[@Pyraxxis]

Thanks for the tip of shop towels to wipe off excess paint! I was using the palette knife to do so. I’ve offered up my paintings for donation to folks to brighten their mood during COVID and using your tips has increased requests for paintings!

[@WildCreates]

DUDE that is awesome - Such a bad ass spirt you have. I will be sure to keep making awesome videos so the peeps you are helping can start off on the right foot :)

[@kylewalker1792]

Ive been painting for about 3 weeks now with the wet on wet technique. I just discovered your channel last week. You have helped me break through so many painting barriers. Thank you !

[@WildCreates]

I am glad that I can come in clutch for you and help you out on your painting adventures. Happy Painting Bro :)

[@martinewachtenheim3850]

You explain so well !!!! Why didn’t I see this one before. I stuffed 2 already. Covered them in white to start again. You are brilliant !!!! Thank you so so very much

[@WildCreates]

Thanks for the awesome comment. I am sure with this video, mountains will be so much easier for you. Good Luck... you got this :)

[@patmontalvo2642]

Just did my first wet on wet, trying to do the Grandeur of Summer from the Bob Ross special episode. I really wish i had seen your tips on the shop towels, and using the palette knife. My mountains would have looked so much better. Thanks for the awesome videos and explanations that you have put out. It's much more encouraging.

[@WildCreates]

Ha ha ha - well the good news is you found me now. If you are just starting out with wet on wet painting, I have a few videos I would recommend you watch that. They have some really good insights and tips: - Getting Started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-qdmp3jtpsiLs - Painting Exercise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJisgaaZoruKpbM - Simple Snow Trick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIuQaq2emb2GopY - Simple Paint-A-Long: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jny7m4GHaNGAi80 Hope those help you out!

[@justeli5798]

I’m crushing Theese mountains

[@WildCreates]

Glad to hear that you are dominating them 💪

[@spintrackcopyrightfreemusi1447]

It's Good, it Keep it up👍🏼

[@WildCreates]

Thanks buddy - I will 💪

[@mr.cloudy2418]

Hey this helped me a lot definitely deserved the sub

[@WildCreates]

Thanks for the sub love - Glad I can help you out buddy :)

[@aceswild4649]

I have watched DOZENS of videos for painting mountains and this is by far THE BEST one!

[@WildCreates]

Thanks buddy - Glad it can help! If you are just starting out - I have a great video with a lot of tips that show the best way to get started with wet on wet painting. Give it a peek. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-qdmp3jtpsiLs

[@aceswild4649]

@@WildCreates I’m glad I finally found someone that explains all the things we don’t see or understand! I painted a lot when I was younger and recently picked it up again. It wasn’t long before I was reminded how frustrated I got trying to follow along with Bob Ross. Your videos, (I’ve only seen around 4, so far) have already raised my wet on wet game, especially MOUNTAINS! Now I know why my mountains suck and how to avoid the suckdom!

[@WildCreates]

100% understandable - I was in the same camp.... couldn't keep up with Bob or didn't get why things worked for him and not me. I kinda use that to my advantage in my videos, since I have made EVERY mistake like 100x. I have had plenty of time to learn from them and experiment. I try my best to share what I learned so you can skip all the BS and get better results sooner.

[@southpawjinx421]

Thx for another good video. My paint breaks for adding snow, still needs a lot of improvement. I have literally put my first through a canvas out of frustration. Hopefully this helps😁

[@WildCreates]

Really try the cardboard paint trick and the towel wipe off trick - I think you will be amazed at how much it will help you with mountains going forward til you build your skills up :)

[@broadwayblueshirts6160]

I will try using the shop towels. I also went with Winsor and Newton Titanium white because I remember you said that was dryer then Bob Ross's. I gave up with snow breaks with my knife because I am so terrible at it. Started using my fan brush to put snow on the mountains. But I'll try these tips and see if it helps with my knife. I'm not to hopeful, Lol.

[@WildCreates]

With these tips and a little practice you with have a much much MUCH easier time with paint break bro 💪

[@amerikanstafford]

+++++++Excellent explanation on all your videos.Congratulations for the clarifications.I had exactly such problems when painting wet on wet.I changed a lot of colors from cheap to expensive which I could get.None were thick enough and everything stuck out to me.Since I'm in Europe, I can't find Ross colors anywhere ordering from America is time-consuming and difficult.Now I will remove the oil as shown in the video.

[@WildCreates]

I am glad I could show you some helpful tips and tricks to make you oil paints work for you

[@kalimba508]

Bob makes photo realistic mountains look so easy to paint and yet they are the bane of my painting existence. I also have problems with the shapes of trees and bushes. Also, that’s a nice shirt. I could see myself wearing it. Where did you get it?

[@WildCreates]

Yeah but that's because he has years of practice ha ha ha - It will come to you in time.... trust me! Maybe I will make a video on tree and bush shapes for ya in the future... Its an older shirt but I think I got it at Kohls :)

[@kalimba508]

@@WildCreates That would be solid. I’m getting better at trees through practice and repetition but my bushes tend to look either very uniform or very messy. I have no idea how Bob achieves that nice lacey effect. I have been practicing using a natural sponge lately and I’ve been getting better results than with brushes.

[@richardmonson8657]

First hundred mountains will suck! Sweet, I only have 95 left before they are good.

[@WildCreates]

Bwah ha ha ha... At least I am honest ha ha ha. I have two other videos that will help you dominate mountains really really fast: - Mountain brush: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaK1pZajfLdsa5I - Step by Step Mountain Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5KvfX2ooNGamLc Hope that helps you out.

[@kp-collectibles]

Thanks for the chuckles, and the tips. I can't seem to get my paint to break. I have used towel method, scraping, waiting all night and come back in the morning so nice and tacky paint, the blob of white sat out too so it is thick/firm. What I haven't tried was double/trip amount on the knife. I'll try that next time, I've already frosted my mountain this morn. Yea, frosted, like a cake 😒 One little piece at a time, because I do run outta paint frequently when trying to apply the snow breaks/shadows. Anywhooo, I'm gonna add some crappy trees and then start another one. I don't think I'm at 100 attempts yet.

[@WildCreates]

OK So ... I think I know what you are doing wrong since you eliminated everything else. You are coming in too flat of an angle with the knife. This espouses all the paint at the start and when you pull you get that big blob. Go more straight, then when you pull start flatting the knife. You can also try this little hack: kzbin.infoNuab4KRa3RE?feature=share

[@kp-collectibles]

@@WildCreates you know, that makes sense lol. I did see your short on slicing, I haven't tried that yet. I've been busy moving my painting station to the office room that has a baby gate on the door, so my doggos can't eat my paint anymore. They just kept sneaking over there and eating it up when I wasn't looking. I didn't realize I had collected so much paint stuff! Almost looks like I'm a 'real' painter or something. 🤣

[@WildCreates]

Let me know how the slicing goes when you try it.

[@mindaril]

The shop towel trick! Someone told me that for adding highlights on trees when your dark color is to thin, just gently lay the shop towel on the canvas and let it soak up the extra oil come back add the highlights.

[@WildCreates]

I have seen some people do it with land for when they wanna add more layers on top or details.... But I have never seen it with trees 😱 I will have to experiment and try that - Thanks for sharing buddy 💪

[@stephengray6996]

Just getting into oils again after 30 odd years and going to kick off the show with wet on wet. Your beginner videos are awesome full of great tips. I can't wait to see how terrible they turn out haha..

[@WildCreates]

OH.... They will be bad at first BUT stick with it. You will be amazed at what you can make. Take a look at the video below. It will help you get started on right foot... trust me its a game changer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-qdmp3jtpsiLs

[@stephengray6996]

@@WildCreates thanks again, it actually turned out better than I could have ever expected thank to you.. do you have any videos on cleaning up 😄 🤣

[@ezekiel11322]

Hi! Can I use one of those palette knives that are shaped like a triangle? I don't know what it's called but they're shaped like a triangle.

[@WildCreates]

Spade Knifes can work in a pinch but are way harder to use for certain things like mountains and water lines due to its angle and shape. If you wanna have an easier time and paint more like bob, then I would get a palette knife like I mention in the video. Links are in the video description below.

[@normascreations1628]

Hi. Im new to this and ive been wanting to try out oil painting but im scared to catch on fire lol.. I dont want to use any solvents nor lineseed oil and would just try washing brushes with soap and water.. My concern is how to dispose of oil paint wipes on a paper towel? Love the videos.. Helps a lot!!

[@WildCreates]

I get this a lot and I should make a video about the fears of oil painting someday to address the linseed issue BUT until then I would recommend Water-Soluble Oil paints and Mediums (again I will make a video on this). As for disposing of wipes and towels that come into contact with oil paint.... you can throw them away the day after you have painted. This will allow the oil to dry up some and the oil to harden. I hope that helps

[@normascreations1628]

@@WildCreates yes it did thank you!

[@WildCreates]

Glad I could help out

[@mattsteinberg2083]

This was a ... mountain of information.... I'll see myself out.

[@WildCreates]

😂😂😂 Hell I should have you write my YT titles for videos - Thats too good 😝

[@alexahadi139]

Hey Wild! When I use my Bob Ross palette knife for snow, I get a roll on the edge but when I apply it to my tissue wiped mountain, it sticks really bad and doesn't allow breaking making a blob on the contact point. I use Windsor titanium white oil paint, does it need to be thinned out with linseed oil? Thanks!

[@WildCreates]

You just need practice at the breaking technique is all. I suggest working your hand into it. Watch this video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIuQaq2emb2GopY ) it will show you a simple way to cheat and make snow. As you get better you can expose more of the blade allowing for more paint breaks. Also make sure you watch this video to see if you are holding the knife correctly ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2bZZZWJit95eKs ) Good Luck

[@alexahadi139]

@@WildCreates Thanks Wild!

[@WildCreates]

Always glad to help out :)

[@paintingsbydan6290]

Hey buddy im dan from the UK. Ive just started painting using bob ross technique and ive done 4 paintings so far. obviously im not great at the moment but its going better than i thought it would thanks to your tips. Just wondering is there a way i could send you a photo of my paintings so far so i can get your opinion on them. Thanks

[@steviekeane]

Put them on "fans of bob ross paintings"facebook group. See how many likes it generates and comments. Its usually a good indicator of how your improving .

[@WildCreates]

I am glad to hear that things are starting to click and are getting better for ya. Feel free to send a image to my social media accounts ( found in any of my video descriptions or the about me section of KZbin ) reddit.com/r/happytrees is a great place to share you work and get feedback from awesome people on their BR journey.

[@paintingsbydan6290]

@@WildCreates No problem i will do that at some point. Id also love to know, can you paint a nice rainbow in oils and if so, do you know the best way to do this as id love to do a painting with a rainbow. Cheers fella

[@lisaatkins6788]

Have a question ross did a Halloween type painting..required yellow permanet acrylic like gesso....I can't find it any where..HELP....CAN WHITE GESSO BE MIXED WITH REGULAR ACRYLI

[@WildCreates]

I dont know of any halloween style painting that bob did - Maybe bill alexander has one. Yes you can mix white gesso with acrylic paint :)

[@burebista8233]

Hello there ! A little help, please. When I use the pallet knife for painting the mountains, the paint below is erased up to the canvas. It's very frustrating. Can you explain to me why is that happening ? Thank you very much.

[@WildCreates]

What do you mean by "Erased Up?" Are you talking about getting your paint to stick on? If so check out this video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2bZZZWJit95eKs

[@traceytrimm3352]

Is there a way to save your oil paints from your pallet if you don't use it all

[@WildCreates]

Yes there is - I will make a video on it but one hack you can do it put the paint in an air tight plastic baggie (no air in the bag). Put that in your fridge or freezer... when you are ready to paint a take it out and let it come to room temp. I only do this for practice paintings just for you info

[@billbruce8]

Could you put up the Bob Ross site for painting supplies again?

[@WildCreates]

All the supplies I use in my videos is in the video discription…. Was there something I mentioned I didn't link too?

[@billbruce8]

@@WildCreates No, I thought at one time you put up a site that had just about everything that Bob sold. I saw different groups of things such as the paints , palettes ,brushes an easel in one package for instance. Unless I was looking at different website.

[@WildCreates]

I normally just list all the items I use in the videos you watch, this way if you click on them I have a chance to earn a commission which helps support my channel. Perhaps the site you are thinking of is the Bob Ross Co: www.bobross.com/

[@billbruce8]

I watch all your videos and will continue and thanks for the information.

[@WildCreates]

I appreciate the support buddy 💪

[@maxpocica8398]

I always make my mountains too big lol.

[@WildCreates]

Super Common problem - I still struggle with this at times... Mountains are so much fun to paint that they get away from ya quickly. Try the tape tip, it really helps visualize where mountains need to stop :)

[@yenracm]

embarking on mountains soon with a robot

[@WildCreates]

With a robot? The future is here 😝

[@duchessstudioband7896]

Your a nut, but that's ok. Easier to relate to. I agree, my mountains suck, oh heck yeah. I've been avoiding doing wet on wet mountains, sticking to trees, and water and sunsets. I have some super wet on wet with sailboats and sunsets. Lol.

[@WildCreates]

Aren't all artists a little nutty he he he he. Hopefully this video helped you with your wet painting issues. Stick with it, I am sure you will me a wet mountain master in no time :)

[@fluffycatcro]

Aaaah that thicc white that sticks like glue when all I have is this glossy superfine whipped cream of a white....I always wondered about that. I am currently working on a landscape painting and those mountains are huge improvement from what I did few weeks ago in a "rough 16 hours total time tempera preparation sketch before I crack some oils" but I am not sure how will the white stick on this as I am not working with grainy canvas but paper impregnated with PVAc (works wonders for practice) (dries in 2 days). I think I will just not add white...I am not confident enough. And what if it just looks bad? I figured I just need to fake the grain ( thats how I finished midtones ) but I doubt I can use palette knife here, maybe I should just do tiny white grains with tiny brush like I did it all.... cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/672935181627424769/813513692301623296/IMG_20210222_215207.jpg

[@WildCreates]

You could still do it with a knife BUT I would practice first on a spare sheet til you build your confidence and technique up a little. If you dont feel comfortable with it, an brush will always work

[@zokotodosiev6650]

more Bob Ross!?!?! :(( Give some new

[@WildCreates]

Thats what my channel is about.

[@swaminadhammidturi6570]

Too much talking!! Instead, show.

[@WildCreates]

Your welcome for the education 👌