Woods, Meadow and Lake Beginner Landscape Tutorial!

Woods, Meadow and Lake Beginner Landscape Tutorial! This is an easy real-time painting lesson that I hope you will enjoy. Share this video with a beginner so they can create a lovely scene and build their confidence in watercolors.
Supplies:
Paper: Shizen 100% cotton rough handmade paper: amzn.to/2B35o0w
Watercolor paint (Joiart) colors: cobalt blue, prussian blue, crimson, yellow ochre, lemon yellow, burnt umber amzn.to/2kDEzFp
Brushes: 1" flat, #8 round, 1/4 dagger (Princeton Neptune) amzn.to/2CLvBy8
Ceramic flower palette: amzn.to/2jb6LPC
Beginner watercolor tips:
1. Don't be afraid of the water, wet that paper well! That's why it's called watercolor:)
2. Wet paper = soft blended edges and dry paper = crisp and hard edges. so be sure to wet the paper if you want it to blend and work on dry paper when you want crisp details.
3. Take a break, your eyes will play tricks on you after working on a painting too long so giving your eyes a rest will help you come back to work refreshed with a new truer perspective.
4. Paint! Whenever you can with whatever you have for supplies. That is the one thing that will make the most difference in your art.
Woods, Meadow and Lake Beginner Landscape Tutorial!
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[@katherinestobbe5556]

Lindsay…this painting is absolutely beautiful! You are an incredible artist…a precious gift given to you by Almighty God!

[@angelaf5040]

Absolutely beautiful! It's cold outside and I'm sick cuddled up in an electric blanket with chills! Watching you bring my idea of heaven to life was a wonderful treat! Actually, I'm going to crawl out of bed and try this. I've done very little watercolor but it's such a beautiful medium I really want to learn! Thank you for showing us how and teaching so much more along the way!! Crafty hugs!!

[@debrabartman6749]

Hi Lindsay, Thank you so much for this tutorial. I painted along with you. I enjoyed it. My painting turned out OK. Yours looks fabulous. I like my sky, clouds, mountains, flowers, grass, and a few of the trees. I might gift the painting to someone in a senior center/nursing home where the residents enjoy getting mail. Thanks again!

[@45dior]

I’m glad I found ur channel never new how to star a watercolor .thank you for this gift of ur time😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure 😊

[@gordonguth6161]

Great way to get me fired up again to feel a little more confident that I can paint again with confidence.

[@Becklynn51]

I just love you and your tutorials to death Lindsey! Not only are you crazy talented but you cheer me up to watch you. You are always so up, happy and cheerful ! Please keep it up for people like me who love to watch not only you but your unbelievable mixture of talented.

[@yolandamolina3640]

Thank you so much! I painted right along with you and am so happy. What a wonderful teacher you are. I have been painting for 2 months and learned so much from you in this video. Thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@cloverrabbit5622]

I just watched and completed creating the landscape painting. I always have fun doing your watercolor videos, I have so much more to learn though , but I am determined to keep at it! I did order a set of the Superior 42 fan paints from Amazon and hope to receive them soon...I feel I need more colors to work with than what I have now. Thanks Lindsay!

[@dorisreeves8513]

Thank you for showing how you mix your paints & the way you keep them separated, so very helpful. It actually let's me know how much laid I can leave on my paper & how patient or lax I can make c the paint glide properly.

[@linda19783]

Absolutely love this format!!! A tutorial using your live stream format! Wow!! This tutorial was more fun, informative and more like a excellently detailed, up close and personal watercolor class. As a student in your water color course I'm new, learning, and absolutely love it! This gorgeous landscape done with handmade paper along with inexspensive paints was so inspirational. I got so much from this format. It is so easy to see your very detailed techniques with brushes, paint, paper, water ratios as you demonstrated each step with relaxed Explanations. So fun to follow along, and inspirational! I would love to see all your future painting tutorials done in this format. So relaxing and inspiring! Time to gather my materials and get started. Thank you very much! I watch all your tutorials, and love your live streams. This tutorial was different, beautifully filmed and brilliantly done. It was so inspirational! Products were a surprise as I was looking at the same paints on eBay just yesteday. Have to say, I loved the colors. Happy Holidays to you and your family !🎅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank you, I was a little nervous to post it because I didn't know if anyone would like the format, thank you for your kind words:)

[@nancythue5525]

Thank you once again Lindsay for teaching us how to do a beautiful landscape. I will definitely try this, your longer live stream paintings are beyond my skill level at the moment. Thank you for tutorials that are appropriate for different skill levels!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

my pleasure:)

[@lcloveland3606]

I just had to say I really like this demonstration. It is full of instruction with substance. Thank you!

[@sharonfrench1087]

This is my new favorite. I an almost hear the birds sing. Lovely, thank you again.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Sharon French thank you Sharon:)

[@bluehippo5]

Lindsey...you are so talented and such a great teacher. I feel like an artist when I follow your directions!!!

[@isabelpatchett9356]

Thanks for another lovely lesson Lindsay I am certainly going to give this one a go.Love the colours and the depth you have given to the scene and the paper adds a great look to it all. Thanks again.

[@RajashreeGhoshdiya]

The colors in this painting are very soothing to the eye. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@alexandraseigle1855]

I love your easy, breezy attitude , use of colors and subject material!

[@priscillaware6846]

I bought the handmade paper and the palette. Pallet won’t get here until middle of Jan., but I’m inspired by the lovely paper. Can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us! I’m slow so I feel like I have a captive teacher! Thank you again.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am happy my teaching style helps:)

[@lovewillwinnn]

I like you! Easy to listen to, follow, and watch when others annoy

[@smoigida]

Kathleen Howard Makes it look easy! Very nice work

[@karenkelleher989]

New Subscriber here. I just painted along with you, and I love it! Thank you! I am going to go watch more of your videos, and see what else "we" get to paint together this morning! P.S. I've never painted a watercolor painting before. I liked doing it. I CAN do it. Others should follow along, then they would find that they can do it, too!

[@pattirodriguez2249]

I love this painting❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@Dedaskitchen]

I really love this! I'm wanting to do more landscapes as I tend to just do florals. This looks so easy and "doable". Thank you for your simple style that makes this so approachable for a "newbie" like me who doesn't feel they have any artistic ability yet, somehow, I can do the watercolors and they actually turn out. I always come to your page first and I am never disappointed!!You have helped me so very much!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you so much! I hope you give it a try!

[@MDCampbell]

Absolutely love the palette/color choice here. The painting just came out beautiful! So well done! Cheers! :)

[@mossmade5x5]

I am very inspired. I have followed your work ñow for at least two years and mäde playlists for your cards and your painting. I have séveral watercolor sets but still, haven't found the courage to actually paint. I am reaverng up my motor like a Nascar driver and sooner or later WILL put the brush in my hand, into the paint and actúälly touch paper! love your work.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

this would be a good one to start with!

[@mossmade5x5]

I thought so too. This video quality is much sharper/clearer. You did a couple of sunséts thät are also appealing as starting paintings. I found a good place to paint awäy from my other ärt änd sewing projects because änytime I mess with water I'm like a sea otter splashing everywhere. Its ä sunny window where I can wätch birds feeding in my yärd. With that setup and your encouragement, surely today is THE DÄY!!!

[@alexandraseigle1855]

You always make painting feel accessible and less intimidating. Thank you for walking us through step by step with clarity and lightness. I put away painting for awhile and feel rusty, insecure and unsure. I’m going to try this painting after watching your instructional video. Thank you,

[@thefrugalcrafter]

you can do it:)

[@caitlinjeanne]

This is so simple but so beautiful. Landscapes make me nervous but I may need to give this one a try.

[@Windkisssed]

It always looks so easy after you break it down!! Thanks! Lauri

[@MsCuisle]

YOU are definitely inspirational. Down-to-Earth and wonderful. Love you and your gorgeous art.❤❤❤

[@susanfontaine5214]

Love this easy one . Definitely will have to try this one. I really really appreciate when you start out saying ALL the colors you are using before painting starts. Also supplies, such as dagger brush.i have tried numerous of your paintings. The pace of this one was great. Sometimes it just goes way to fast for me, even if I watch through whole thing 1 time through before painting. As always love you, teaching style and all your tips. Very much appreciated . As always lovely beautiful work!❤️

[@michellehensley3530]

Going to try with some friends online, this will be our Quarantine social distancing get together!

[@kriskrumanaker4315]

Beautiful cool palette! So calm and refreshing to look at.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much Kris!

[@J3nnycat]

I painted along with this one :) I think I might be getting the hang of it! Thanks Lindsay!

[@bluehippo5]

This piece is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

[@angelascott574]

Thank you for sharing your talent. You are very encouraging and I can't wait to try it. Thanks again.

[@patriciaezzell7484]

loved watching this one and wanted to reach out to grab your brush to make a couple higher mountain peaks on the right. I wanted to add some tall waving white flowers on the left. I always start out trying realism and end with bright sharp folk art.

[@patriciamckeon8530]

Thanks so much Lindsay ! I love your style of painting and teaching, very positive and encouraging ! I am going to try this tomorrow ! I think I may have to switch to more expensive paints as the ones I'm using seem chalky :(

[@me1taylor]

Lovely! I will definetly try this one. Hoping my layers produce the same depth. Thanks so much for sharing. I made as a card and sent it to my youngest brother as his birthday card, he loved it! It did turn out kinda of pretty :) Thanks for the great detail that you provide. It is so helpful.

[@laurahale5774]

This is one of my favorite tutorials! Beautiful colors and scene.

[@robin_snest1018]

Lindsay wonderful video as always. The painting is lovely and I’ll try and give it a go. Thank you so much for all you do!!

[@sylviadelozier4553]

Lindsay, Thank you so much for your tutorials. I was seriously thinking of quitting my painting efforts this weekend and then I came across your tutorials. You have given me hope. I was able to follow your very clear instructions and actually came away with one painting that I could be proud of. Your style of teaching is very liberating for your students.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Thanks for such a fantastic tutorial. I'm going to try this!

[@CarolHeld]

Hey my Maine friend. I am still recovering, so it was nice to see you had a painting up to view. We are enjoying the snow, but I hear the temps are going up here next week, so it should melt. This was a great tutorial. Thanks.

[@Mamaosa63]

Thank you for sharing your talent. You have inspired me to keep learning from your tutorials. ❤️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

awesome!

[@dianemurray8379]

Love This! And I actually have all the supplies, including the paper. I ordered some after you showed it with the rose and flamingo, so I have dozens of roses and flamingos around.So, I started to hoard it, till I had something else to paint on it. Beautiful landscape on the handmade paper. Actually, I have been doing Christmas cards on it, too. Thanks Lindsay, and yes, the video looks great from this end.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks Diane, I had kinda forgotten about it but it really lends itself well to landscapes (even more than flamingos and roses I think!)

[@dianemurray8379]

yea, it works really great, and you can keep adding water if ya need to...doesnt dry out too quick either.

[@anne7441]

Your videos are wonderful and so enjoyable. Thank you.

[@laurenbutler3452]

Thanks so much. I am going to try this technique....after Christmas! Really wonderful!

[@alimccarthy9186]

Trying this one tomorrow! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@surmadas]

You are so inspiring, I am definitely going to try this

[@s.barnett-yamamoto7129]

Hello. I used this as a demo video in my arts & crafts class. We (my students & I) loved it. Thanks so much. (*Lol* the passion lives on!)

[@jeanettekibble8373]

I really enjoyed your video. You presented many good tips and did so at a good pace. I have worked a bit in acrylics and oils only so far. I just might give watercolors a try. Thank you very much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

this is a nice beginner project to try, good luck!

[@michaelannfitzgerald8742]

This is beautiful! Love how the clouds turned out. I liked what you said about changing brushes for a different look, think I'll try that in all my art, not just watercolor lol. Thank you! 😃😀

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I hope you try it:)

[@rositsazlatanova1146]

It's very pretty and the colours are beautiful!

[@feybemomor6499]

Ooh, this is lovely! 😍 Loving the clouds and the pine tree! Thank you for posting the tutorial. Going to give it a go. 😊

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Great again thank you Lindsay. You have a knack for taking the terror out of lifting that brush and starting something. I was listening to you as I attempted Monet's 'Impression, Sunrise'. Thinking big! Just wish my skills were really up to the task!:-) Funexperimenting with colours though and finding I can just about get the match Claude used. Cheers from Scotland!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@joannecarroll5504]

love it. I would adore more entry level tutorials like this. The full live ones are way beyond me.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

Just... ...awesome. Great teacher!

[@Zion-fluff]

Lovely! I will give it a try! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@mousenmick]

You are so talented!!! I just love your tutorials and am learning so much!! Much love from Texas 💚 and I love that you prefer synthetic brushes!!

[@laurahale5774]

I love your videos and this is one I keep re-visiting.

[@vaneskaz2326]

Oh Thank you I'm here in Pennsylvania and I needed to see something other then cold and snow. 1st snow oh so pretty by the 3rd I'm so done. Lol you have taken me away with this picture to a real happy place. Lol ho ho ho .

[@sharifasiddiq1943]

Your works are very helpful for beginners like me. Thank you so much.

[@azzuparis]

Such a beautiful tutorial. I'm gonna surely give it a try! Thanks, Lindsay 😁

[@yvonnesims8765]

Love this!

[@theresesprinkle2103]

I love anything that you make. Great job.

[@ianjackson5834]

it looks lovely that hand made paper, great job on the painting

[@karenbor8557]

Love it. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you.

[@marilyntodd3776]

Beautiful and you make it look so easy, definitely going to try this one!

[@Bludaizee3]

So pretty, I can't wait to try it !

[@pondlil]

Thanks! I learned a lot. Thx also for CC! The rough paper looks good.

[@freedomfighter628]

So beautiful and you make it look so easy! I’m inspired to paint again 💗

[@debsmith7050]

............you make me believe I can

[@karenkelleher989]

Just DO IT, Deb. I've never done it before either, and I just painted right along with her. I made a beautiful painting, and am waiting for it to dry up so I can frame it. Nothing to lose but a few drops of paint and water and a piece of paper. If you don't like it; Toss it. Give it another go; keep:toss, do it again. It does not take "talent"" to do it; it takes practice.

[@daniellebuck2554]

Amen to that 🙏🏼💡

[@shirleyclark2619]

I really enjoyed your tutorial , Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

[@MalamikArt]

Nice work, and so nice of you to do a tutorial. Great work, great vid!

[@caroltoberny8495]

Definitely going to try! Thank you!

[@sondrabrown442]

This is gorgeous! I will definitely try it!

[@robincooper9323]

Beautiful! I'm going to give it a try!

[@Donna_G]

Really nice quick painting. I think I will try it; but, would like to make it a winter scene.

[@hollybriggs1701e]

So beautiful. Well done

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

This painting turned out really lovely Lindsay. 💞💫

[@mishti06]

I absolutely LOVE watching these tutorials of yours Lindsay...you have taught me sooo much about watercolour! Im saving to do your online course. I wanted to ask you if you would consider doing a small step by step tutorial for a picture a bit like this but for christmas??? Id love to paint a christmas tree and i often paint along with you..plus..i live in aus where our xmas is about as far away from firs and snow as you can get. I thought a nice watercolour xmas tree would make a nice card. Just a thought.

[@marciariesz3861]

Beaautiful. thank you Lindsay

[@conniesmith4771]

I love this! Thank you 💜

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

I like how you use that flat and dagger brushes.

[@pamperkins1343]

Great job I love ❤️ it . Just awesome thanks for sharing.

[@MO99ish]

This is one of my favorites.

[@encouraginghope7657]

This is REALLY beautiful!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@anitaholmes6824]

This is beautiful, looks do-able! TFS

[@debiv7834]

Beautiful!! I will try it!!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Lindsay is there some way you can test your paper to tell if it is sized or how sized it is? I love this painting. It did feel like a LIVE tutorial and I almost tried to send you a response when you asked what you should add to the field LOL I wanted to tell you to put a boulder there. We get those in Newfoundland-left up in meadows and fields from the glaciers when they melted way back in the ice age. It would look great with the wild flowers around its base-but that’s just me. It is wonderful as is, too! Love the richness of the colours.

[@keariewashburn4680]

❤ beautiful Thank you 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're welcome 😊

[@sman7099]

Love it! Fantastic.

[@michelleweston2562]

I love watching your tutorials you make it look so easy. I would like to know what brushes you would suggest for a beginner.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Royal & Langnickle aqualon or majestic

[@cathleenneese1217]

Thanks so much I am a beginner and I learned a lot today!

[@karenforshner1979]

loved this

[@tanyaperrin8844]

Beautiful!

[@ianjackson5834]

if you add it (emerald green) to ultramarine blue you can get some nice darker green for trees and have the emerald green as the highlight colour

[@Elizabeth45840]

Very Beautiful!

[@debbielinderman3076]

Love it. Thank you.....

[@SouthernArtGallery]

Lindsay, really enjoyed your mixed media Craftsy class.