Fall is beautiful. Period. I don’t think there’s more to say about this wonderful season. From the pumpkin spice latte trend to wearing chic comfy clothes in colors to die for. Everything is precious. Today, I’ll be sharing an easy way to create a watercolor fall wreath that you can use for greeting cards, wall decor and more! Enjoy.
I stay in a place where the only seasons are winter and summer. One of the things in my bucket list is to explore Upstate New York during fall. I’ve seen the photos and the fabulousness of it all. I’m stumped! Perhaps the only reason I haven’t been there yet is because my vacations always fall during the other seasons.
If you’d like to have a look at the DIY watercolor fall wreath I created last year, hop over here ! And if you like creating patterns, check this autumn inspired fall acorn tutorial out.
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Materials required for DIY watercolor fall art:-
- Watercolor paper
- Watercolor paints – Sennelier or any you have at hand
- Watercolor brushes-Princeton quill brush No.4
I usually draw a circle with a pencil for my watercolor wreaths. This will give an idea of where the elements should go. Choose the right color palette and prep so that you can work on your painting quick. Because with any sort of painting where blending is required, it’s always beneficial to prep first. Some colors that go well are yellow ochre, vermillion hue,dioxane purple, naples yellow etc.
Next, start laying down your elements for the watercolor fall wreath. Roughly paint the leaf shapes with twigs and branches to support. In addition to getting the elements in place, make sure there is a balance to the wreath. You can understand this by keeping the wreath a distance from you and observing. Almost every little thing can be corrected with mere observation.
Continue adding the elements varying the colors. Furthermore, make sure there is enough water in your paints. I’ve made this mistake while I began and I see that almost everyone has this fear of adding water.
With loose painting in watercolors, you don’t need to be precise at all. That’s the beauty of this technique. And this is what I love about this technique. The careless strokes make it unique.
Complete the watercolor fall wreath. Use plenty of colors to make the wreath pop. You can stop right here or add some lettering inside. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see what lettering I’ll be doing with the cards I make out of this!
What do you think?
I can’t wait to see the amazing stuff you create wth this tutorial and your splendid creativity. Make sure you hashtag with #makeinkstruck on Instagram. I’d look to swoon over your pretty beauties! Cheers and thanks for sticking around!
Zakkiya, you are so gifted! I’ll have to practice a bit but it looks like I should give it a try! I am crazy about Fall also!🌻🌻🌻
That’s awesome Deborah. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Please share the finished illustration me when you try it out. I would absolutely love to see 🙂
I live in Upstate New York and if you ever come in the Fall, I shall be happy to show you the beauty…stay here too if you wish! You are welcome! I love this wreath!😍🌻🍁🍁🍁
Thank you so much, Debbie!!That is so generous of you. It would be really lovely to come there during fall. I’ll definitely be in touch when I do. How cool it would be to meet one of my lovely readers. 🙂
I love the rainbow effect! It’s so colorful but while still using fall colors
Fall colors are so beautiful. I’m so glad you love it Krista. Thanks for being amazing ! You’re a star. 🙂
I loved this project and your direction was terrific! I grew up in upstate New York, and it really is fabulous in the fall. I live in Southern California now and there is NO fall. In fact it is hot and there are wildfires. 🙁 Thanks for a great tutorial!!
Oh you have no idea how jealous I am right now! Upstate New York. A dream of mine to visit! Oh that’s a bummer. I assumed the West had a bit of fall everywhere. Oh man I can so totally understand the “hot” bit. The sun is so scorching hot right now. The afternoons are the most terrible, you can actually feel your skin burn. I’m so looking forward to winter. Thank you for stopping by Lorraine. 🙂
Hi very beautifully thought I’m fan of water colour I now like to learn calligraphy can you give tutorial
Hi Anees. Thank you so much for stopping by. I do have a post on calligraphy here – http://www.inkstruck.com/watercolor-calligraphy-tutorial/ and this beginner calligraphy post here – http://www.inkstruck.com/calligraphy-for-beginners/ . I’ll be adding more in the future. 🙂
What beautiful luscious colors are in this fall wreath! Can’t wait to make one of my own
and to share what I have learned with other creative friends. Thanks so much for
sharing your beautiful design.
Thank you so much for taking the time out to write such a lovely comment. Absolutely share with your friends and have fun. Have a lovely day!
You are very talented, thank you!
Thank you so much ! <3
your works are beautiful!….
do you have a link to learn how to paint leaves as you do them in wreaths?
thank you so much..
Here is a tutorial on how to paint simple leaves . I hope that helps – http://www.inkstruck.com/paint-a-simple-leaf-in-watercolor/