Are you ready to create a breathtaking easy fall landscape with hanging leaves?
This painting captures the beauty of autumn with layered blue mountains, a sparkling lake reflecting the golden sunlight, and vibrant yellow, orange, and brown leaves in the foreground.
It’s the perfect way to bring the essence of fall into your artwork, using rich colors and smooth techniques.
In this tutorial, we’ll break down each step so you can recreate this serene scene, even if you’re new to painting.
Grab your supplies and let’s bring this autumn landscape to life!
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MATERIALS YOU NEED
Acrylic Colors:
- Manganese blue
- Viridian hue
- Lemon yellow (cool)
- Cadmium orange
- Burnt sienna
- White
- Black
Surface:
- I painted on a 6″x6″ watercolor paper.
Acrylic Brushes:
- I used a size 4 flat brush (flat brush set) which is perfect for this canvas size. If you are painting bigger, then switch to a size that is proportionate with your painting surface.
- Size 2 round brush (round brush set)
Get my exact supply list for acrylic paintings, with helpful color mixing tips that you can start implementing right away!
painting steps:
To guide you through painting this stunning easy fall landscape with hanging leaves, here’s a simple breakdown of the process:
- Start with the sky: Use light blue tones and soft blending to create a peaceful autumn sky.
- Add the mountains: Layer three mountain ranges in the background using a mix of blue and green hues, progressively lightening the colors for depth.
- Paint the lake: Use shimmering blues and whites to create the illusion of sunlight reflecting on the water, giving it that sparkling effect.
- Foreground land and grass: Paint the ground with warm autumn colors, adding texture to the grass in shades of brown, orange, and yellow.
- Highlight the leaves: Paint the hanging leaves in the foreground, using vibrant yellows, oranges, and browns, with a focus on the contrast between the dark branches and the bright leaves.
- Final details: Add highlights to the water and define the leaves for a crisp, polished finish.
By following these steps, you’ll bring this tranquil autumn scene to life on your canvas, capturing the essence of a peaceful fall day.
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If you enjoyed this easy fall landscape with hanging leaves, I invite you to dive deeper into your autumn painting journey with my Fall Foliage class.
In this course, you’ll learn how to paint nine different autumn landscapes and trees with step-by-step guidance, just like this tutorial.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, you’ll discover a range of techniques that will help you confidently paint stunning seasonal scenes.
Don’t miss out on the chance to unlock your full creative potential and bring autumn’s beauty to life on your canvas!
I hope this step-by-step guide to painting an easy fall landscape with hanging leaves has inspired you to create your own masterpiece. By combining layers of mountains, a sparkling lake, and vibrant autumn leaves, you can capture the essence of the season with ease. Painting scenes like this helps you build foundational skills, and each new piece brings you closer to mastering the art of landscape painting.
Ready to take your fall paintings to the next level? Don’t forget to check out my Fall Foliage class, where we explore more stunning landscapes and trees. Join me on this creative journey and transform your painting skills this season! Let me know in the comments how your landscape turned out, and share your painting process with me!
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