PAINTING YOSEMITE’S BEAUTY: A STEP-BY-STEP WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL

In this tutorial, you'll learn how I approach a painting using various techniques like dry brushing and stippling to create a beautiful Yosemite landscape. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more art tutorials.
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[@cheriemiller669]

Thanks for showing the recovery at the end. I have been there many, many times and I appreciate the encouragement by showing that that happens.

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha it happens more times than not. A constant battle lol. Thank you. I should share more of my “mess ups” since I know so many of us feel the same way about creating.

[@tributetomama]

Very nice.

[@user-gf4df6rk1z]

Love it!

[@janilledutton139]

This turned out beautifully! As a fellow artist, I want to encourage you to believe in yourself and create with confidence. I love it whenever you say you like how one of your trees turned out. 😉 Your honesty sharing that pesky negative/full-of-doubt inner dialogue most of us battle shows your humanness (is that a word?😅), but I encourage you to speak kindly about yourself and work to your audience. I can guarantee you that viewers enjoy what you're sharing and may think, "what?" whenever you say you aren't good at something or didn’t like a prior video you put out. You and your generosity sharing how-tos are greatly appreciated! ❤ Blessings 🌷👩‍🎨

[@JackiePeacock]

Aww thank you for the kind words, Janille. I was pretty unsure of this painting, but I’m happy I posted it. Even though it’s a bit vulnerable to share my insecurities, I also want to make sure I can be transparent in that I don’t always have it together lol. But I hear you. Negative talk isn’t exactly where you want to be either. 🌲🤍 thank you so much for the kind words of wisdom.

[@ChericeByler]

You need to post more! Subscribed. Love it

[@JackiePeacock]

😬 you’re not wrong! I really do need to post more! I’m working on a video now that should be up soon. Hopefully before the weekend, but may be this Sunday. Life is just nuts.

[@amusingmother]

I love the different values.

[@klea6133]

I think it’s a beautiful painting. And the large rocks you left look natural to me. Sometimes we’re harder on our paintings than others! 😊

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha we really are. I appreciate the feedback. I’m kind of a tense painter, but trying to relax a bit more.

[@amusingmother]

Thanks, Jackie!❤

[@barbarachristian8538]

Being a person that loves Yosemite, I think it came out beautifully! I think the main focus is the rock walls, waterfall and the trees which all came out nicely!

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much, Barbara! Appreciate the feedback.

[@victoriahumpherys9600]

I want to see an updated tree tutorial 😊

[@JackiePeacock]

;) haha

[@maggiecarter3432]

My mountins need lots of work but I'm starting to get what you mean by "dry brush" And I was happy to have you post this with all the "mistakes" and suggestions because I could learn from all of that and try out different things before I did what you did. I was basically satisfied with my end result and I learned alot which is most important. Thank you.

[@JackiePeacock]

I appreciate the response, Maggie. It’s always nice to connect to other artists in that way. Glad I could help. And even more glad to hear you were happy with your painting. 🌲🌲

[@suegeew9727]

Wow!!!!! Gorgeous!❤

[@JackiePeacock]

🥹 thank you, Sue! I appreciate all the comments and feedback you leave on my videos. It doesn’t go unnoticed. 🤍

[@amusingmother]

Yes! I love your trees! Teach me!

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha absolutely

[@stevenchurch8901]

I think you salvaged it very well! Thank you for sharing, I love your art

[@JackiePeacock]

Greatly appreciated, Steven! Thank you!

[@giudittamilanese5719]

tre tutorial? oh yes please! and thank you

[@kristinadonaghy9536]

Don't tease......an update tree video? Yes please!!! ps....it really helps newbies like me see you make mistakes, experience his-haps or invisible gremlins yet push thru, work with it and end up with a decent painting. TY!

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha I hope you watched it! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing my mistakes. Make them all the time haha

[@saarseth2057]

I feel your angst. I paint. Sometimes things just fall together easily, and other times, it's a struggle. I think your painting turned out really well.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you for sharing. Lol, I felt this way earlier today… almost ripped up my paper, but then took a calm breath and walked away. Haven’t looked at it yet, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Thank you for watching :)

[@jwright5886]

I really liked both ways!❤ So pretty Jackie!

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you thank you!! 🌲🌲🌲

[@gingerpie1978]

I love it! Thanks

[@JackiePeacock]

You're welcome, and thank you for following along!

[@kathybrigger9431]

Looks good to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@JackiePeacock]

Aww thank you. Now that I’ve stepped away from it, I like it more.

[@kathybrigger9431]

@@JackiePeacock You are most welcome.

[@marciamcgrath4953]

This is awesome! Love waterfalls❤

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you, Marcia!

[@neelam9862]

I love it and its beautiful I am waiting for your updated tree tutorial which you were talking about . I love your trees but not getting there. It’s hard for me to paint. Pls upload tree tutorial for beginners

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much! Ooh I did do an updated one! 🥰 have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mWk3WFZtZrmbssi=55XlGCQ09-tspNyN

[@borleyboo5613]

I am very new to watercolour and sketching and new to your channel. I think this painting is beautiful. I have never been to the US (I’m in England) but I absolutely love the North American National Parks. Majestic and mysterious, your painting really evokes these things in my opinion. Lovely job. Thank you. I have subscribed.

[@JackiePeacock]

Hello from across the ocean! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. I love national parks. So much wonder and beauty. I’ve yet to visit England, but the countryside looks so lush and beautiful.

[@JackiePeacock]

And the old architecture! Castles and greenery. That sounds wonderful to paint.

[@marilynmiser8532]

Very cool. It's fun to see you make mistakes or as Bob would say happy accidents. anyway this was a fun video,😊

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha yes, happy little accidents. Love Mr. Ross. Glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for leaving me a comment 😬🌲

[@brooke1969]

It’s lovely, would’ve been nice to see some color in the water down below such as a dark green or blue that might’ve been pretty but as always it’s lovely thank you

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much, Brooke. Yes, I agree. Water would have been nice here, and pretty accurate depending on where you are in Yosemite. I can't remember why I didn't add water lol. But stay tuned for future videos, because more water landscapes are coming.

[@lindyhawthorne2164]

Wonderful and in answer to your question about should you do another tree video ?...... YES PLEASE. Ive decided that my main problem, even though I can see y ou doing it, is that I dont know what Im actually doing with the brush to even make the correct shape of one of the branches.

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha yes! Tree tutorial will be up THIS Sunday! :) I've really slowed it down, so I seriously hope it helps.

[@lindyhawthorne2164]

@@JackiePeacock Im excited !!!!!!

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Both ways look good, but I liked it before you covered up the rocks.😊

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha yeah, I honestly should have stopped and taken a step back before changing it. I could have built up the grass a little more. Perfect example for stopping and taking it in before making any major decisions. I was too eager lol

[@Gigiridgway]

Is not easy painting Yosemite, I lived there for 10 years and there are many, many trees

[@JackiePeacock]

Agreed. So many trees. 🌲 beautiful area!