Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Watercoloured Mountain Range

Hi everyone.  I'm back with another watercoloured card following a video.  I recently started following a talented US Artist, Alyssa Whetstone.  She has a LOT of videos with easy to follow instructions.  She also includes a lot of tips on watercolouring.  The above card is my attempt at following one of her videos on Complementary Colours (opposites on the colour wheel).  This range is done with only two colours of watercolour paints (yellow and purple).  All the mountain ranges in-between the top and the bottom, are done combining the two colours, each with different values of both colours to allow the ranges to darken as they come forward in the painting. :)  

This is my first attempt.  Hopefully I will improve as I practise more. :)  The yellow at the top is much lighter in real life, but my camera seems to have trouble capturing the true yellow.

This is also my first attempt at adding linework.  Another thing I tried from the video.  It is so much fun! :)  I hope you like the card. 

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Stamps:  N/A
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Cold Press W/C Paper (Arches 140 lb.)
Ink:   Liquid Concentrate Watercolor Paints (Blick Art Materials); Black Pigment (Obsidian - Altenew)
Accessories:   Watercolour Paint Brushes, Uni Pin Black Fineliner Size 1.0

Challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Challenge - Week 1 - Inks / Paints



17 comments:

Kathyk said...

GORGEOUS colours, loving the bright yellow and purple and the shades you were able to make using them both

Kathyk

Lisa Elton said...

I do like it, Loll and the colors are fantastic!

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous mountain range with these two colors. I think you did a great job with them on the lovely card.

Bobbie S said...

Very Pretty!

Joanne said...

Excellent work!

Cat Craig said...

I am impressed, for me watercoloring freehand is a nightmare. This is quite lovely.

I Card Everyone said...

Loll, it is magnificent! I've done a little line-drawing when all I had were stencils/no stamps - it's a little daunting but fun, too!
=]

Colleen said...

Wow, this is really stunning Loll, looks like you are learning a lot! I love your line art too!

Bonnie said...

What a pretty mountain range, Lolly! Your freehand watercoloring is amazing! I'm loving these colors and your lined drawing is perfect!

Marcia Hill said...

I love all the colors you achieved with just 2 colors to start with Loll, and your mountain range turned out beautifully! I really like the line art you added too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Bobby said...

You've been hiding your talent, Loll. This is fantastic!! I love the way the mixed colors move from light to dark and the lines accent the mountain tops to perfection.

kiwimeskreations said...

Loll if this is a beginner attempt, I look forward to seeing some incredible water colouring from you in the future, as I think this is amazing - a fabulous result
Blessings
Maxine

Linby said...

It's so beautiful.

TK said...

Pretty scenery and beautiful details! I love that you're a watercolor "Ace", but still learning new things and expanding your skills! Your card is lovely and a true testament of your artistry.

Leslie Miller said...

You go, Loll! I do believe you have a talent for this and I love it! A captivating scene, and interesting how it's all done with only two colors. You must be having so much fun with the learning! I can't wait to see what you do next!

Linda said...

WOW! I love this. The colours are just beautiful ...... great job!

Darnell said...

Look at you! You are doing so great, Lolly! I love these colors, which are so you and I love the realistic linework! Keep it up and thank you for linking to the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar! Love, Dolly