How To Paint Mountains With Watercolor For Beginners

[@thewonderforest]

I hope you guys like this one! The project sketch and a high res print of this piece is up on my Patreon now! www.patreon.com/wonderforest. Also, be sure to spot the prompt for a chance to win my book! ;)

[@chellerey9658]

Not much of a climber but on the dozen or so times I travelled by car from coast to coast I’ve loved traveling through the Rocky, Appalachian, Poconos but by far my favorite are the numerous mountain ranges in Alaska. While living there I remember how each year as we approached December 21st the sun barely touched the top of the mountains for less than 15 minutes and was then back to complete darkness again with the Northern Lights dancing playfully on top. Yes it was 40-60 degrees below zero during that time but that’s what windows and sunroofs are for. I loved Mother Natures beautiful show nearly every night.

[@marie-denisemarier6130]

It remembers me of the Mont Blanc in France when I went there many years ago... I love your paintings. Please excuse my english, I am french canadian from up north of Montréal... 😊

[@thewonderforest]

I am always in awe of gorgeous landscapes and mountain views.I would love to see those places one day too! Seeing the Northern Lights is on my bucket list!!

[@rbroschinsky1]

Thank you for the great tutorial. You make it look so easy. I'm going to give this one a try. I LOVE the mountains. I've climbed Mt. Rainier, Mt. Whitney and a bunch of 14ers in Colorado. I've sketched a lot of the mountains that I've climbed and now would like to paint them. Thank you again. ...keep being awesome!

[@carahayes363]

I've climbed Mt. Katahdin in Maine which is so rugged and rocky, with a knife edge on top. I've never painted it, but now, having seen your video I'll try it with more a lot more ease. Thank you for this lesson!

[@rosefaulk7646]

WOW you make this look so achievable. Thank you for posting. I’m not a climber but love hiking the foothills. Olympic Mountains PNW in Washington. Have a great day.

[@julialassetter7838]

I have never been mountain climbing. But as kids we went to the mountains all the time. And your watercolor mountains are gorgeous.

[@thewonderforest]

thank you so much :)

[@youniquealejandra6630]

Thank you for this great video. My grandpa was a real hero of the Aconcagua. I want to paint it on his honour

[@janetlavin101]

This is a super helpful tutorial and so glad I found it. You took a difficult subject to convey and broke it down step by step. I noticed a huge difference in my painting after watching this. Thank you so much!

[@catherinewhittington4567]

What seems like years ago, I climbed Mt Whitney, Mt Langley and White Mount, all three exceed 14,000 feet. Now I am gifted with water from Cold Mountain , North Carolina with which I have been requested to paint a mountain. I will be using your tutorial to help me.

[@valgca]

This was exactly what I needed today. Thanks very much.

[@himanshivyas7228]

This is SUCH a beautiful tutorial, you've made it look so easy❤️ I'm one of those people who really love painting but aren't sure if they're pretty good at it, and you've made me want to start right away!

[@robertg786]

Now THIS is a useful tutorial. So many videos are being put up where we just follow along with the instructor while some distracting music is played along in the background. Not one word is spoken; we're expected to devine the what and why of what the instructor is doing. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very useful.

[@bookworm05234]

I’m with you. I don’t like those kind of videos. If I just wanted to watch them paint, sure but I’m trying to learn cuz I have no idea what I’m doing on my own so I need a real tutorial with explanations and words.

[@Sahani29]

I just discovered your channel and realized that you are the lovely lady behind the Watercolor with me in the Forest-book which I recently bought! The book is wonderful and I loved this tutorial very much! :-)

[@thewonderforest]

Hi! Welcome :) I am so glad you love the book too!

[@deejcarter2003]

I love how you want about painting this. The coloring makes me think of a glacier.

[@emilyrosethrift]

Love this can't wait to build my own mountain. I got to climb Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan was so beautiful!!

[@saskiatan767]

Love it!!! You made me feel that the only thing that is stopping someone who never paint before is to... JUST TRY. Thank you.

[@sarapayne944]

I love your energy and your style! Thank you so much.

[@karenmoss8810]

I love this! I checked it out because I am trying to paint Long's Peak, a 14K that my late husband and I attempted to climb several times. I could only get to 12K because of altitude sickness, but that was an accomplishment. That was a few decades ago. I am new to watercolor painting, and I wanted to do Long's Peak. Not happy with my first effort, but will try again. I will look at more of your videos because I like your method.

[@Ester.36]

Wau! It's wonderful!

[@evagatewood7000]

I love watching you paint, it's like you're witnessing a little bit of magic happen right on the paper so effortlessly.... You're so very talented!! It's actually relaxing to watch you paint 😂

[@chantalmassin1756]

Not sure if you will see this cause this vid is a year old But this is a fulfilling lesson. You diffinitely know your mountains. Im frm Canada BC. So I love mountain Love to hike.

[@Eibmozluver]

Holy wow! I think I might be able to paint a mountain! Fantastic video! ❤️

[@diannetrese3117]

II haven’t gone UP a mountain without a ski lift since high school, and even then it was more of a hike than a climb. Love Colorado around Monte Vista in the summer time.

[@vickigeorge5348]

Love the monochromatic mountain! I did some mountain climbing at Harper's Ferry, WV. The mountain was tunneled for the train to ride through. To the left of the tunnel is an old sign painted on the face of the rock. I climbed just to the left of the sign. 😀

[@thewonderforest]

That sounds wonderful!

[@rebekahborn5362]

This is great, thank you for making it simple and easy to follow. I've climbed St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Frankenstein, and Rainier is next. I'm looking forward to building my own mountain now :-)

[@elizabetheddy1073]

Very cool! I love how u explain what ur doing. Absolutely beautiful!😊💗👍🏼 Thank you so much!

[@Annelorey]

Hi! Thank you for this video. I'm looking for paintings of mountains, just for some inspiration to make greetingcards. Your video was very clear and you did a beautiful job! I'm a mountainclimber myself, going to Switserland next week to climb some 4000+ meter high tops! Wish me luck :D

[@EM-ug8ud]

I’m excited to try thissssss

[@gigueregeorgette4540]

this is a good one very easy to follow thank you very sweet of you shearing your talent

[@thewonderforest]

thanks for watching!!

[@faesdecoupageinn1961]

Great video, thank you for explaining things in beginners terms very helpful x

[@thewonderforest]

So glad you liked it ;)

[@juliedempsey274]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@lighttothenations5]

Just what I was looking for, thank you!

[@judithgauthier6246]

Very nice mountain! Can you try painting a mandala ?? :)

[@dadadapna]

This looks hard but I will try to paint it. I’m moving to Washington (the state) and will be climbing all the mountains!

[@thewonderforest]

You can do it!! :)

[@dawnb.leroylime5384]

Another one of my crafty friends just ordered your 1st watercolor book after seeing my copy, can't wait for your next one to come out! Love the mountains! #emailcrew

[@bluecurlygirl]

Love the video. Only mountain I've ever climbed was Cuilcagh Mountain in Cavan, Ireland. Did it for spina bifida. Can't do it any more as - ironicaly - spinal injuries prevent me even walking up steep hills. Hopefully in the future I'll get back to it. # emailsquad

[@thewonderforest]

At least you got to experience that and for such a great cause! I would absolutely love to visit Ireland someday.

[@MBTalwar]

Thanks

[@dianeo]

I remember hiking in the Smoky Mountains with my family when I was a kid. Does that count? :D

[@gabrielschulz302]

thanks . Obrigado!!!!!

[@roflcopterme]

This is going to be my gift for my boyfriend who loves mountains! Thanks! #emailcrew

[@thewonderforest]

Amazing idea!! If you make it be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can see :)

[@lindacsmith13]

I climbed Mt. Washington once. Not exactly a mountain climber, a one-time climber.

[@dianepfile7966]

"#emailcrew" I enjoy your thought process and your ability to verbalize them clearly. It's important to me not just to be able to view the process but to understand the why of the process. Thanks for explaining the process as you paint.

[@thewonderforest]

That makes me so happy! Sometimes I am not sure if what I say is clear enough but I try to break it down simply! :)

[@denisealbert2748]

Well done. The Mt reminds me of old man in the MT. #emailcrew

[@teomakharadze3001]

😍 👍🏻

[@angela873]

4:59 does anyone else see a face on the top left side of the mountain? Like if you see it want to know ty

[@tamigrimes9064]

Yes, I noticed the face just prior to her finishing the mountain. I got so very relaxed while watching the video, yet I still was able to grasp the explanation of her technique. I subscribed; I will be watching more of her videos!

[@sekinahokonu9526]

Wow! Awesome! This is very beautiful and easy to follow. I grew up on the Jos Plateau in Nigeria; with its very beautiful and artistic hills and mountains. I am not a mountain climber but I climbed a lot of the beautiful hills growing up. #emailcrew

[@thewonderforest]

SO happy you liked it :) and Wow that sounds like such a nice place!

[@helenbozzo4141]

I love the way you teach! Can’t wait to try this #emailcrew

[@swangothekid]

I have climbed a few but nothing gigantic.

[@anitadavidson1249]

#emailcrew I’m sooo very grateful to you for going back to basics for us beginners. Beautiful painting. If I feel brave enough I’d love to give this a go!

[@dianeo]

Very nice. Amazing how such simple effects can create a believable illusion. #emailcrew

[@thewonderforest]

So glad you liked it

[@chellerey9658]

This seems so simple yet majestic. Thank you for the lesson. #emailcrew

[@thewonderforest]

It really is simple when you get the hang of it :)

[@natasjamatthews5521]

Love this! Enjoying your first book at the moment, loving every project and learning so much #emailcrew

[@susanh7938]

Can't wait to try this! Thanks Dana!! #emailcrew

[@supergirl1386]

#emailcrew.... great tutorial💜

[@arisbliat66]

Search for Mount Olympus in Google. I can guide you on top if you visit Greece. I've climbed countless times

[@karenrusso2948]

Beautiful what you can do with just one pigment. #emailcrew

[@archangel3433]

If it’s for “beginners” this shouldn’t have been on timelapse.. so that people could follow along. 🤗