Watercolor moss

Amateur Moss Study

If a painting could sum up my personal aesthetic, it would be this! Moody and wild and green! ‘Moss and Fog, Sweden’ 8x6” gouache Available!

Erica Schaffel on Instagram: "Tips for painting moss in watercolor👇🏻 Part two of painting mossy rocks, in detail! If you missed the first part, I posted a separate reel yesterday with details on how I paint the rocks 😊. Traditionally, with watercolors, you want to work light to dark. But I didn’t go to art school so I tend to just find what works for me through trial and error. With moss, I tend to go back and forth between dark and light. I have no reason for this at all… it’s just…

Did you know that Spanish moss isn’t a moss at all, but a bromeliad, that—rather fittingly—is cousin to the pineapple, Charleston’s symbol of welcome? And while the plant is a quintessential part of the Lowcountry landscape, draping over live oaks, crepe myrtles, even the occasional pine, there was a time when it also served practical purposes, being used as clothing, mulch,

Watercolor wild leaves set isolated on white background.. Illustration about snail, ecology, natural, texture, summer, plant, herb, forest, nature, fern, underwood, land - 70284914

Sketchbook

In this tutorial, we'll delve into the serene realm of Moss Plants, also known as Kokedama, as we guide you through the mesmerizing process of bringing these lush botanical wonders to life with watercolors. Whether you're an experienced artist or just beginning your artistic voyage, this tutorial promises to offer valuable insights, techniques, and step-by-step guidance to help you capture the intricate textures and delicate shades that define these unique mossy creations...

Again, when the wash is just starting to lose its shine is the best time...drop or spatter it into a wash to make interesting circles where it pushes the pigment out of the way.