Misty landscapes are great to paint with watercolors as the medium really lends itself to creating the softness and depth found in these soft hazy scenes.

Techniques for Mist & Fog

There are a few core techniques I use when painting mist and fog that I thought would be helpful to share with you here in case it helps:

• Wet-on-Wet: Watercolor’s ‘signature’ wet-on-wet effect that creates soft faded edges is perfect for mist & fog.

• Softening Edges: Taking a ‘hard’ edge in watercolor and feathering or softening it out with water is a great way to create the look of fog encroaching over a mountain top or floating over the base of trees

• Layering: Layering differing values is what will create a sense of depth in these paintings

I also chose to paint this painting using a single color. Working with a single color might feel “simple” but it actually allows us to practice 2 things:

1. Value scales or working with values

2. Water-to-paint-ratio

Supplies & Reference Photo

• Reference Photo by Fabian Irsara

• 140 lb Arches Bright White Cold Press Sheet - 8"x10"

• Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Payne's Gray

• Princeton Aqua Elite Mottler 1 1/2"

• Princeton Neptune Round Size 4 & 10

• Artist Masking Tape

• Old fluffy brush with dry bristles

Here is a video of my painting process in case it helps you paint your own!

This painting is part of my free monthly Paint With Me Challenge. If you’d like to join in and receive the prompt at the start of next month, click here to sign up!

Thanks so much for watching!
Susan