b Class Description

Join me as we paint the dramatic and ever-changing landscape of an active volcano in New Zealand, just south of Lake Taupo. With snow beginning to melt and spring starting to show through, this scene offers the perfect opportunity to explore atmospheric effects, subtle lighting, and textural contrasts in watercolor.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🌫️ Misty Cloud Effects – Learn how to create soft, drifting mist to add realism and mood to your mountain scenes.
☁️ Low Cloud Illusion – Discover techniques to depict low-lying clouds hugging the slopes of the volcano, giving depth and atmosphere.
❄️ Melting Snow – Understand how to paint patches of lingering snow that capture the season’s transition from winter to spring.
🌿 Foreground Vibrancy – Explore ways to brighten up the foreground with lively color and texture to create a balanced, compelling composition.

🖌️ Class Highlights:

✅ Step-by-step instruction for mastering seasonal landscape transitions
✅ Learn techniques to combine realism with expressive watercolor style
✅ Paint along and complete your own glowing, atmospheric mountain scene

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a stunning painting that captures both the power and serenity of this majestic volcanic landscape.

Start your journey today and bring the New Zealand wilderness to life on your canvas!

You Will Need

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Set of pan or tube paints
  • Set of watercolor brushes
  • Rigger brush
  • HB Pencil & soft eraser
  • Masking fluid
  • Soft lint free cloth
  • Paper towel