How To Paint Loose Watercolour Mountains Using Cling Wrap, Loose Watercolor Tutorial

/ loisdavidsonart www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OwlsAndF... In this video I'm experimenting with a limited palette and using wax resist and cling film/plastic food wrap to try to create the texture of mountains. The wax resist didn't have much effect, but the cling wrap worked beautifully! Give it a try, you may be surprised at your results!
Materials: Saunders Waterford cold pressed NOT paper, 11" x 15"/28cm x 38cm, paynes grey, sepia, lamp black, some raw and burnt sienna may have already been on the messy palette, but not important. I tried drawing onto the paper with a candle for wax resist, but this didn't really show in the final result. I used various brushes including hakes, flats, riggers, calligraphy brushes, and some plastic cling film/food wrap.

[@thestourvalleysynthesizerc6543]

It kooks great with the clingfilm texture and minimal colour palette

[@pennyloveridge299]

Love this moody painting and the effects from the cling wrap

[@stanroberts7005]

That was a lovely painting it look like I was peering down at a semi active volcano great

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Stan, I can see that too now you’ve said it! ⛰😊

[@Skirliegirl]

I had reasonably good results using the Horadam supergranulating paint; it really goes very well with the cling film technique.

[@philippetacconi9550]

Waou. It’s absolutely wonderfull. The plastic film technics is very interresting. Thanks a lot to continue to inspire me. You have the talent of your art.👏👏👏

[@mendyhand3895]

Very nice monochromatic! -Messy Mendy 👍❤️🙏🏻

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I am amazed at the effects which the cling film made. I just would never have thought about using it ! Thank you for this.

[@energychameleon1319]

When you pulled off the plastic, the painting made me think of The Great Wave. The effects are interesting and I will try to see if I can create foamy waves with it.
Your work and techniques are inspirational as always. Your teaching style is a joy to follow and I’m happy with the end results of my pieces when I paint with you. Thank you so much for sharing your creative process with the world ♥️✨

[@mickael7778]

For me you are the best on RUclips for soft and wet watercoloring style.
It looks like an Himalayan dream
Greetings from France 🇫🇷

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much, you are so kind! 😊

[@alann5225]

I wanna cry. This is so beautiful. One thing: the sound of the wind in the video gave me a crazy unrealistic vibe. I'll use your technique, thank you from Brazil!

[@margaretrollins8386]

The outcome is quite sophisticated and has elevated my idea of what can be done with cling wrap. I really appreciate your narration.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Margaret, mine too, it surprised me, I will be experimenting a bit more now!

[@johnstyron6543]

This is so exquisite. I love the experimentation and yet it all looks so well planned. The icy texture is incredible.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much, it came together unexpectedly well! The magic of watercolour

[@patriciahart4209]

A mesmerising tutorial for a beginner of watercolour painting. Watching the mountains appear was like magic and the use of the cling film added such a natural texture to the rock. Thankyou and I very much look forward to more!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much, the magic of watercolour is what drew me to the medium!

[@artgirl6784]

It’s quite a neat hack that you shared I’m gonna have to give that a go.

[@leilaskye8143]

I love using candle wax as well as ink. Thank you for this demo. London

[@angelashaw5731]

Wow - I love this semi abstract style! The misty quality of the mountains in the background is stunning. Will definitely be giving these techniques a try - thank you so much for sharing. 🦋🌺🌿💗

[@LuisaMLara-no4tt]

Absolutely stunning

[@connieostroha8423]

Love the effects you got from the cling film and how you brought them out even more! 💕

[@anitabhardwaj6647]

Thanks for sharing beautiful techniques. You are not only a wonderful painter but a great teacher also. Regards

[@pattyschwarz1]

This is absolutely spectacular Lois! Congratulations!

[@joycegilley6601]

Thoroughly enjoyed this process.. it turned out beautiful!

[@vivwilson4001]

Stunning Lois- thank you...I love your techniques and clarity of teaching.

[@thekerryg74]

You always do such beautiful work Lois, thank you for sharing your techniques x

[@ursulamaurer4762]

Absolute wonderful and realistic mountain scene, congratulation Louis 😍

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

Absolutely stunning!

[@sarahgranville]

Brilliant Lois. Such a great effect with the cling film. You’ve inspired me to have a go x

[@pinkflamingo5628]

Such an inspiration, thank you. I’m working on letting go and letting things happen. 🌺

[@pamelaherlihy4880]

Thank you Lois, for sharing. Love your work and all the explanations you give with each painting. I am a big fan.

[@nelidafelizia8395]

Hermoso Lois ! Lindísimo el efecto logrado con el film ! FELICITACIONES!!!

[@LuciaDeGiovanni]

You are such a wonderful painter - thank you for sharing your techniques, I loved the result and how you explained each step.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment 💕

[@artgeometrix6346]

Wow. Impactful, energetic. Awesome job.

[@cherrysimmonds5836]

Fantastic Lois, so interesting and informative. Thank you 🍒

[@griffinharvey3910]

Absolutely STUNNING!!! Thank you so much.

[@brightstreamify]

Stunning! I have come to admire your choice of sepia and Payne’s grey.......combined they give such beautiful shades, and blues! Lovely! And thank you 🙏

[@marianneolofsson1910]

Looks absolutely stunning!!!

[@judithlarkin600]

I have used cling film before, but never for mountains! Thank you Lois, for this great demonstration! Fantastic!!

[@Katiuchette]

Just WOW!

[@danielleleclaire717]

Fantastic result, it's very, very interesting!!!Thank you for sharing.

[@msterdam]

Wow what a nice idea with the plastic wrap. Super creative! Nice work!

[@mariaschumann8694]

Wow!!!! Is beautiful!

[@m072049]

This is fantastic Lois! most enjoyable application to create unexpected texture!

[@mariaisabelvera1048]

Just Wow! I love it. Thanks for showing us how to do this amazing work. ❤

[@marijolopes]

Beautiful!! You're truly an inspiration! Thank you

[@cynthiakeith8760]

Thank you for sharing your skill and insight... lovely painting.

[@darleneadams1574]

Really admire your style and techniques. I've always been discouraged with my attempts at watercolors, but since watching your tutorials I'm much happier with them and emboldened to have fun trying your looser style. Thank you

[@genevievegraff2024]

Hello Loïs, wouah I like that painting so much ! Today it's snowing ...I am trying to paint it 🤞thanks from France

[@mariajesusfernandezcastano8582]

So effective, and beautiful!

[@pambirch778]

This is incredible- beautiful, effective and so creative.

[@kathyb521]

Wow! I tried cling wrap a couple weeks ago and made what looks like glaciers, I know it still needs darker areas. Your video not only showed me how to put darks in but I’m super excited to attempt more abstracts. Thank you!

[@MsMerlin333]

Awesome painting! Thank you :)

[@gerdunnibye8553]

Wow! Just wonderful ! Thank you for sharing. It means a lot for a beginner like me.

[@rafah520]

This turned out stunning!!!🤍

[@zoe999mu]

Thank you Lois, you are inspirational x

[@lourdesbielsa8345]

Beautiful painting! Very creative.

[@GrandmaAbby1]

Stunning. It was amazing to watch these mountains come to life.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Abby!

[@lauriemarch5173]

Love your work, your experimentations and the wonderful way you have of describing the details of what you are doing. Thank you so much!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks for your lovely comment! 😊

[@samchartrand8226]

The effects are stunning. Thanks for the tips

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

Lovely! Will HAVE to try this!

[@karolfrench5816]

Amazing control and understanding achieved only with dedication and practice. THANKYOU for the inspiration

[@kh884488]

Wow, looks amazing! Thank you for patiently sharing your techniques. I've learned a lot about wet-into-wet painting from your videos.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks for your feedback, very much appreciated!

[@francishughes5205]

Hi, great video. I’ve used this technique for stone walls and buildings. Great effect. Thank you

[@heatherr5669]

I absolutely love this, fantastic 🎨🥰

[@triciabennetts6578]

Wonderful Lois - thankyou for sharing! 😄

[@SergeyLebedevArt]

I really like your original technique. Great job.

[@enorramic2012]

Thank you for sharing your mountain techniques. I'm working on a mountain painting now so your techniques will help me a lot to create some texture. Thank you.

[@ritajanousek18]

Absolutely beautiful! Awesome techniques!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Rita!

[@andrewfrost8866]

Absolutely wonderful results, very attractive!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Andrew, fun to experiement!

[@debbiemartin9005]

This is absolutely beautiful! These are definitely not my favorite colors, but I really love the way it looks like glaciers with a lot of mist!
Now I must try this technique!
Thank you! ❤

[@moniquederwig4737]

Thank you for sharing your technique!

[@flyerfilms9449]

Thank you so much for this. I've given it a go and absolutely love the result!

[@maggimarmion3836]

It’s great I am going to give this a try ! 👍😊

[@kendataylor6386]

I had a go today and made it a night time as sky was very dark. No where near as good as yours Lois - but I would be a bit lost without your tuition on here. Thank you - my mental health is much improved by your guiding hand and gentle voice! ❤

[@siddharthpanchal718]

Very effective, but totally unpredictable results, in this kind of experiment. But you shaded the right areas perfectly to create an awesome painting.

[@madhursrivastav]

Extremely beautiful and a happy surprise after removal of film. Will definitely try and also try some table salt

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Amazing effects!!!

[@MickyBrownEye1]

My first acrylic effort didn't go well. Most of the tubes of paint I had inherited were dry and hard (old), so I'm now the proud owner of an unfinished 'masterpiece' haha. But this lovely tutorial has re-inspired me to return to watercolours which I love. Thanks again Lois.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Glad to hear that Michael and happy painting! 😊

[@elizabethmeyer-shields6348]

This is lovely! I'm so glad I found it! It reminds me of the high Sierra in California, where there is a lot of exposed rock and snow, I may try this technique for a river painting I've been trying to figure out how to tackle.

[@termite7790]

I did not think I would like it,, but I do.

[@Leanna_Weber_Art]

Wow that turned out so beautiful. So in awe of your talent

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment!

[@sarahstevenson2384]

Beautiful, I love the effects the cling film produced.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks, me too, I must experiment with it some more! 😊💐

[@kristapedersen1828]

Wonderful... thx for sharing your process

[@elizabethnicholson6691]

This is great, Lois.

[@rebekkabirgirsdottir2137]

Love it. I use this teqnique sometimes and love it. Love your style 💙

[@davidmolloy126]

That's fab', it looks like an Icelandic landscape, thanks very much.x

[@baggypants57]

WOW!! Lois, your talents, techniques and instincts all come together to make a very impactful painting! Your always a joy to watch while you create such marvelous work. Will remember how well cling wrap works in our creative tools...

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! 💐😊

[@rosinelenoane779]

Amazing result, and very interesting explanations ! Thank you !

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you! 💕

[@robertaustin6538]

Very effective. Great combination of hard and soft edges.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Robert, I’m beginning to realise that a combination of the two is equally as important as contrasts! 🌊😊

[@maggieshontz3501]

Spectacular. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@anuradhachatterjee2075]

It's incredible...thank you so much

[@philipdown3147]

Thanks Lois for sharing how in your mountain range experiment, great result after only using minimum colours. Greatly appreciated enjoyed the video as always stay safe

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Philip, I’m glad you like it 😊💐

[@ranjanachand9306]

Beautiful

[@oorshoo]

Beautiful.

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

Fantastic, great job Lois 👏

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Dave!

[@lynneboll4259]

Fabulous!

[@jennyreed2597]

I find this painting so exciting I must try!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks 😊💐

[@alphaomega6684]

This is truly gorgeous and mesmerizing to watch. Thank you. I can't wait to try it out. Just gotta get some food wrap. I am so impatient, I might just try it with a plastic bag.😉

[@tonicat5068]

This is great! I learned so much from your video! Thank you

[@MidnightMelodie]

This is great, thanks so much for sharing!

[@gitimotevalian8717]

So amazing ,thanks for your shring painting🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃

[@garmallinson2351]

Extraordinary! Thank you.