EASY Winter Mountain ❄️ Landscape in Watercolor/Christmas Card Ideas

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Holbein watercolor: Prussian blue, black, white , quinachradone magenta, vandyke brown, olive green, cadmium yellow deep,
Princeton no. 4 &8 long round"velvet touch, flat craft brush, Princeton liner brush, Princeton no. 12 Neptune brush
arches 100% cotton cold press paper 6 x 9"
white gouache
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[@tales.of.adventure]

The aurora is so beautiful!

[@muskndusk]

Your narration is so Bob Ross, loved the way you gave the tree a 'friend'.

[@jeannegillette155]

You are my Favorite. Keep up the tutorials such fun .

[@carly4749]

you're the bob ross of watercolor! you make everything so easy to follow while still helping us make scenes that look pretty complex and detailed!

[@LKH-mm2ls]

Beautiful..I do love just watching the paint just do it’s thing. Especially trees. 💕

[@debtanner7936]

This is lovely and very helpful. Thank you for a wonderful homage to Bob Ross, including his comment about a lonely tree needing a friend! I was watching him the other night and wondering about translating his work into watercolor. And thank you for your quiet and relaxed presentation style. I get nervous enough learning to do watercolor, so it's nice not having to deal with a hyped up presenter. (I am 71; learning nerves are part of that experience.)

[@tammyoneill6128]

O.M.G you are SO RIGHT………! That looked pretty easy….thanks for that

[@amandastratton8242]

Beautiful Picture Ellen thank you for sharing with us

[@nancywatson9084]

Thank you, thank you!

[@williamlangleflores425]

Felicitaciones es Una Gran Artista.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

I have done this twice now, with different skies. Today's sky was a background of 'thunder snow'. I think my mountains are a bit ';poky; so next time I will make them larger. I haven't quite got the colour of my green trees in the background yet. It is challenging to get the right green to go with the sky. I think i want to have another go at this with little Alpine chalets . I think the more times you do it, the more you try to add other things as you grow some confidence.

[@lesafowers8142]

Dreamy!!! 💙💙💙

[@cyndidavis7647]

Today you taught me how to make realistic looking shadows and crevices in my mountains. Thank you. Always enjoy your tutorials.

[@nataliehachey4865]

Thank you Ellen, you inspired me to try watercolor!

[@LisaIngArt]

Wonderful art sharing

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edwilkinson3092]

Love this snowy mountain thank you Ellen gonna give it a go

[@merlynannmathew7264]

thank you so much i am learning so much

[@pmiller1236]

You definitely are great and make water coloring seem simple. Now I have to try and prove you right😝

[@maryb.9546]

Easier said than done but I will give it a try! Thanks so much for your tutorial! My next project! I especially like the way the little trees appear as if magic.

[@susancarson7818]

You make it such fun!!!

[@patriciabarrington5306]

You are definitely hitting grand slams with all your holiday tutorials. They are outstanding. I’ve seen so many artist posting their pictures based on your tutorials. We appreciate you so much ❤️

[@lindatheresasanto8955]

I have repeated this project several times. Very pleased with results. Must become a patron and follow you. Thanks , you are a natural teacher who makes the lesson relaxing and fun.

[@dianehill4019]

You make it look so very easy! I must try this myself.

[@philipdown3147]

Ellen Thanks greatly appreciated, amazing images you have achieved using minimum colours. Thanks stay safe

[@ncford1]

Thank you so much for posting this. I'm a beginner (started painting 3 months ago), and I painted this yesterday, Christmas Day. Your instructions were great and easy to follow. My family said it was the best watercolor I've done so far. 😊

[@janevance1694]

Love this thank you Ellen!

[@jandoke4967]

Yes, Ellen, you DO help all us amateurs with your easy-going “playing around” style! I am a retired teacher-come-author, and learning watercolor 2 years ago has opened up a whole new way to work out my creativity from a different, more instantaneous side of my beleaguered, long-term project brain! Thank you for your great counseling skills!

[@grannygooch706]

Thank you 😊

[@Groovy_gamer-qv6jt]

absolutely gorgeous

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! 😊

[@angiemaj5205]

Really beautiful, thank you for sharing .

[@terreshanahan-dunivan9653]

I want to do all these winter scenes! I just started watercolor painting during this COVID pandemic. It gives me something to look forward to! You break it down so nicely and now I believe you when you say “it’s easy,you can do it! Thanks Ellen❤️

[@rosemarypetersen143]

I live among mt like these and love your painting- but also love your pallet- it looks like the 18 miles of rock climbing areas this part of WA known for

[@artsymargo]

Thank you so much for telling about the Princeton Long Round brush in many of your videos. I just got mine yesterday and I'm already in love with it. Holds SO much water and pigment and has that incredibly fine, long point. It wasn't excessively expensive on Amazon. 💕 It!

[@darnelleechols8556]

What!?? You make it fun, Ellen. Thanks for that. Just as I was feeling myself getting way too serious. You made me chuckle. I can't laugh and be uptight. :)

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@beaulieuonnp593]

When I was in Iceland some years back, I remember seeing a snowy owl. I think I will put one of those in my painting. I am going to have a go at this tomorrow and see what happens.

[@karent.8245]

The tree line is so fun!!! Wonder who first fell upon that; looking like trees that is...?

[@lindakuck5981]

Omg! This is an old post but I have to comment I love this you make this look so easy! 😍

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Very nice!, I have done most of your tutorials, thanks so much

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Where can I get the Princeton 4 brush? I will look for a link on your site

[@ellencrimitrent]

in the description box! I can only put in amazon links other stores have them

[@kellyhalligan1328]

@@ellencrimitrent I already purchased through the link

[@Sundies_Art]

Beautiful...so talented

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shawnaleewhitney6630]

Lovely scene! Thank you!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

This one is my favorite. You make it look so eassy to make these paintings. Love it.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rondacarter1751]

No where as good as yours but your great to follow and for 3 months of doing watercolor I'm pretty happy with mine! Thankyou!!

[@barbtemplin7864]

So pretty and really appreciate that you give so much direction and info, thank you!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendalunardo6500]

Hey There Ellen! I was googling water color instruction and here you are! Your tutorials are great! As a New Englander I am not very fond of our winters which I am sure you agree. Your winter scenes make it much more enjoyable. This is so wonderful and therapeutic. xoxo

[@ellencrimitrent]

LOL hey Brenda! Yeah you know I hate winter!!

[@ginahats8736]

I love your paintings and your sense of fun!🎄

[@janieshadow9840]

Love this and also the feeling of how much joy you get while painting.

[@SilicaSpookSpellman]

I just found your channel. Having coffee and zoning out. Your videos are amazing You're communication is perfect. And the artwork is delightful. I'll probably be neck deep in your video is for the next few days. Thank you!❤

[@marliesbraun9492]

I did the easy winter landscape Christmas Card, it was so much fun to follow your tutorial, thank you Ellen.

[@danakolpin1289]

This mountain painting is a great project for a beginner water color painter like me. I always learn a lot from watching you.

[@lyndaculp5060]

Oh Ellen! This is gorgeous! I’ve so missed this! I haven’t painted since September 13 or watched any tutorials! My Moms dementia got so bad and she was constantly falling. We had to finally put her in long term care! Such a scary time to do that! Then she fell again and broke her hip. She had surgery but the hospital had a Covid outbreak and went into lockdown. She wasn’t allowed to leave and no one could visit! After 29 days she was released back to long term care. Painting has been medicine for me but through all this I couldn’t paint.....like I’d lost my heart! Watching this tutorial is awakening the desire to paint again!! Such a crazy year for the whole world! Stay safe. Stay well. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ellencrimitrent]

take care and I hope you get some down time!

[@beaulieuonnp593]

I am so pleased you are taking up watercolour again. Your story sounds traumatic. I also have had a traumatic time. I have been watching Ellen since March and I have made so much improvements since starting with stickmen. Ellen's work is beautiful just what we need this crazy bonkers time.

[@Apophanie1]

Hi Lynda - I am sorry to hear about your Mom. Dementia during Covid times is devasting. My Mom went into memory care in March. Since then I have not had any in-person visits. It's so heartbreaking. I have not been able to pick up a brush in months. I am inspired by these videos to try a few cards for my Mom. Thank you Ellen for sharing. Your holiday card series is beautiful.

[@lyndaculp5060]

@@Apophanie1 I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know how agonizing it must feel to not be able see and touch your Mom!! I hope the vaccinations will resolve these issues and we can be with our loved ones again. I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the numbers of Covid cases and deaths is increasing at an alarming rate. I will pray that you and your Mom stay well and that you will see her soon. I hope watching Ellen’s videos will bring some comfort. Take care!

[@pamketron]

I’m loving all these snowy winter scenes. So pretty. 🎄❄️❤️

[@ellencrimitrent]

So glad!

[@judithlarkin600]

Hi Ellen! Thank you ! I have learned more from you the past few weeks than in my whole year of watercoloring! I can’t wait to paint this beautiful winter scene! Thanks for making it so accessible!❤️

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much!

[@merium401]

I can't get paint enough smow scenes either. So fun!!! Thanks 👍

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariaescotto7666]

Love this and the tree paintings where you use these sky colors. Thank you for all your instructions. I will try these soon.

[@kathrynledward2037]

You really are the female version of Bob Ross’ Ellen so easy to listen to and follow and more importantly actually make me believe that i can achieve a painting. Thank you so glad I found your channel.

[@sarahbean6170]

AH-MAZING!

[@soniapatota6456]

This looks like so much fun. Really beautifully done. Love the white gouache “snow”. Can’t wait to try it.

[@paulinedavis2918]

Love it ...xx

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! 😊

[@stephaniez8720]

I just painted this, and it's one of my favorite paintings that I've done so far. Thank you so much for your tutorials :)

[@donnamullins1271]

I love this!! I am going to try it!!😁

[@nancybroer4712]

Loved this one Ellen.....just free and easy and very pretty! Thanks.

[@odeadelmar5636]

Bravo de France 🇫🇷👍 merci pour vos tutos : je m’abonne ♥️

[@vakawarrior1495]

Oh my goodness, love how you painted in the trees!

[@sandrakolysher6192]

Thank you for doing this winter landscape I love the simplicity and calmness. I am returning to watercolour painting after a long hiatus and find inspiration in your work.

[@ginistewart9636]

LOVE this!

[@shawnas464]

Lovely!

[@tinalyon704]

I love the way you teach. Thank you for all your teachings.

[@lesafowers8142]

It's perfect!!! ❄❄❄

[@juliebill6991]

Just beautiful. I'm trying this today. Thank you 😊

[@marycaloiaro7253]

Love all your snowy paintings.

[@susanslater7892]

Loved following your instructions and doing the painting, thank you.🖌

[@piamorgaine901]

Thank you so very much Ellen. I used to live at high elevations here in Colorado, where snow scenes such as this was the "norm" in our daily life. Life ultimately moved me in a different direction however, leaving me with a sense of deep loss. You did an amazing job of breaking down into small pieces how a beginner such as myself can actually paint something so realistic and beautiful. I haven't seen your other snowy paintings yet, but I will most definitely be checking them out, coming from a place of appreciation. Can't wait until I can give this a go. Believe it will be the perfect Christmas card for other family members who also lived and worked in the higher Rocky Mountains and have sorely missed them since moving to the Mid-western part of the country. You're a fabulous teacher and I'm so grateful to have found you!!!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Ordered the brushes through your link!

[@karenfinneganart2480]

Thank you Ellen, 😍😍

[@ellencha5975]

Thanks I love it

[@ruthherring6035]

Love this!

[@sarahstevenson2384]

Absolutely beautiful... again. The painting came alive when you put the shading in on the mountains. Can’t wait to try and reproduce my version of this - thanks again for sharing your talent with us.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kellanfinch4975]

I love this! Thank you for breaking it all down!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ritajanousek18]

Beautiful! Love the way you instruct. It’s easy to understand for beginners ( like me )! Thank you.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beverlyannelanoue5788]

Thank-you Ellen for sharing your talent with us, you make it a joy to learn. God bless you and your family , have a great 🎄 Christmas!

[@trishmillard2958]

I love watching your tutorials! Thank you so much, I’m learning so much from you. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@almurphy1963]

Thanks for another fun tutorial! I tried it on my Bee paper, a little trouble with the color flow. Will try again on Arches. You make it look so easy!

[@patriciamckeon8530]

I love this painting and you make it look so easy ! I will make an attempt at this one tomorrow. Thanks so much Ellen !

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@leannepattullo7187]

Absolutely gorgeous and you make it sound so easy that even I will try it - thank you for your awesome tutorials

[@kristenlapham2368]

I love the snowy winter scenes too. Yesterday i did the one with the cardinal in the evergreen tree and it was a breakthrough for me. It came out great! So I'm look forward to making this one today. happy holiday ellen and family !

[@noelroquevinluan7499]

This is amazingly beautiful!!!

[@anniefraser2599]

Thank you i have completed your tut, and I love it. Straight forward and it really helped me complete a card. TY also I also love a great tray with watercolour available for blendings of colour, inspiring as I paint using the tray

[@mariannekeller7504]

Beautiful!! I just love how you break it all down to make it so much easier to follow!! Thank you so very much!!

[@beaulieuonnp593]

You could add a Yeti, and large footprints, that would be fun and crazy, which leads me of course to say, can you paint us a yeti one day lol

[@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh]

Just beautiful! I put Arches paper on my Christmas list...can't wait for it to be under the tree. I like how your wash of paint produced image of very far off trees over the mts. on left of painting.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Happy holidays!

[@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh]

@@ellencrimitrent Thank you for teaching so well and giving us challenges. Happy Holidays to you!

[@joannewilliamson1372]

I absolutely enjoyed this,,

[@marieobrien5628]

Love this, Ellen! You make it look so easy for a beginner. I can’t wait to try this! Beautiful scene!

[@marshahostetler]

Hi Ellen! I love your videos you have triggered my thoughts on what I want to paint, I do love the techniques you use . Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us. Love and Light to you!

[@dianawensen5750]

Hi Ellen I am so inspired by your tutorials, they're so great to follow. I'm a beginner since Covid, you're a great help, thx, stay safe! Diana (Holland)

[@ellencrimitrent]

I'm so glad!

[@JA-ed1tj]

Thank you! I am now inspired to give this a go tomorrow!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

Surprise! You have done a wonderful painting of winter snow. In 2012, I saw that in India. The weather in our country is not like that. But I want to draw too. best wishes to you Ellen!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you

[@nknana3]

Loving your landscapes!! I’ve just the person in mind to paint this for. Another Christmas present! Thank you so much Ellen. I look forward to your “painting “ days.

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@favorablyimpressed]

This was great. I'd like to see a snowy scene with a big birch tree.

[@tanyaladden2789]

Beautiful! I can’t wait to try this. The shading makes it! I love snowy winter pictures, too. Thank you :)

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vickigower8125]

I'm really enjoying your videos and watching you go through the process. I'm going to give this one a try today if time allows on this Christmas Eve. Hope you have a Merry Christmas Ellen.