Sip and sketch fall themes

Begin creating trees for the middle ground. Draw the details of the tree tops and then paint an expanse of green just to the right of the center. Use a small flat brush and dab in the triangular shape. Next, add details to the bushes up front with mixes of green, blue, white, and black.

Paint and Sip: Autumn Mountain Scene

I had the opportunity to lead a paint and sip session for a women’s retreat last fall. These are the step by step instructions of the autumn mountain landscape painting we did. If you are interested in hosting your own Paint and Sip Party, please visit the contact page for prices, available bookings, and a theme of your choice.

• Acrylic paint: White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green (other colors optional)
• Canvas
• Paint brush: round and flat, 2-24 range, mixture of large and small (see picture for an example)
• Cup of water
• Cloth or paper towel
• Palettes or disposable plates

• Cover the entire canvas with paint
• Layer, layer, layer
• Work back to front
• Let the paint dry between each section
• Paint with a mix of colors, rarely use colors straight out of the tube

1. Begin with laying down a wash over the entire canvas. With your largest brush, cover the canvas with a mix of water and blue on the top ⅔’s and a mix of water and green on the bottom ⅓. Use plenty of water and be paint quickly and freely.
2. Paint the deep blue of the mountains using blue and a bit of red. Use a flat brush.
3. Create the sky with whites and blues, blending together in horizontal streaks before the paint dries. Create details of white for clouds using a medium round brush and circular motions.
4. Draw bushes in the foreground while the sky dries using green.
5. Once the sky is dry, begin layering colors for the mountains. Use blue and a blue and red mix. Mix the blues and purples with white and black for a range of highlights and shadows. This will create an illusion of depth.

Begin creating trees for the middle ground. Draw the details of the tree tops and then paint an expanse of green just to the right of the center. Use a small flat brush and dab in the triangular shape. Next, add details to the bushes up front with mixes of green, blue, white, and black.

Lay some orange and yellow shades around the trees and bushes. Use a round brush and simply block in the colors of orange and yellow, similar to the wash we did in Step 1. Paint a red yellow area directly below the detailed evergreens. Let dry and paint a second coat with more orange and red.

Add more details to the evergreen trees. Dark shades on the left side of the tree and light shades on the right half of the tree. Dark shades are green with black, light shades are green with white.

Let dry and then begin add shades of yellow and orange. Dab your brush to create an illusion of leaves. At this point, begin to get lighter, with more yellow.

Add tree trunks and branches with white or brown. I placed 5 on the left and 3 on the right of the evergreens. Add more shades of dark green (mixed green and black) to the bushes.

When the trunks and branches dry, add more “leaves” on top and around. This time add more yellow and yellow white. Begin to cover and blend in the trunks by layering around and slightly on top.

While you let the aspen leaves layer dry, add more shades of green to the foreground. Paint in half moon shaped strokes with a round brush.

Layer more yellow leaves by dabbing. Continue to use a variety of yellow orange shades. White and yellow mix should be concentrated at the tops of the trees. Be patient with this final step, allowing to dry and then continuing to dab on top of the previous layer to create depth.

To see more of my art, you can see my Etsy Shop: Jordy Mack Art
To set up your own “Paint and Sip” party visit the Contact page.

This fall art project will delight you and look lovely on your wall!

Join this sip and paint night – no experience necessary.

Looking for fall painting ideas? We’ve got this wonderful new autumn art ready for you!

Come grab some wine and paint the night away!

Coming with a group? Check out our FAQ section below for helpful info. We also offer virtual paint and sip options!

The Tacoma studio (1121 A Street) is a 21+ venue.

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Uncorked Canvas Paint Sip and DIY Studio – Tacoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register paint and sip event?

Registration for craft classes and paint and wine events can be done online [events calendar]. You must register ahead-of-time to attend any events. For crafting at home, DIY kits can be purchased online [here].

What is included at the Paint and Sip Event?

Your tickets include everything you need to create the featured painting.

When should I arrive for a class?

We would suggest that you come in a few minutes prior to you scheduled start time to grab food or a drink (if the venue has them) and get settled before starting.

What about groups?

If you are coming as a group and buying your tickets separately, please list the names of the people in your party in the Order Notes box during checkout or email us to let us know who you will be joining. If it is a large group, we will have your seats reserved.

Are there age restrictions?

Most wine and paint events we host at restaurants are all ages, so check the calendar! Many of our Paint and Sip kits [see our Art at Home Kit Catalog] can also be mailed to you so you can enjoy getting creative with your younger friends and family

If this event must be canceled due to lack of registrations, your tickets will NOT be lost. All sales are final, but we want to be sure you get to paint. We can move your tickets to another event or send you a coupon code in the amount of your purchase to use towards our Art at Home Kits. You can see our Art At Home Kits here. To reschedule your own tickets, please email us (find more info about canceling here).

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