How I Created a Glowing Watercolor Forest (Full Tutorial)

🎨🖌️ Let’s paint a forest that feels like it belongs in a fairytale. In this step-by-step watercolor tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a loose, glowing magical forest using light layering, soft edges, and luminous contrast. We’ll walk through every stage—from the misty background to the glowing trees and dreamy atmosphere. Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who want to add a touch of fantasy to their landscapes. Grab your brushes, aqua friends, and let’s step into the woods where magic lives in every brushstroke! 🌲✨ 🎨🖌️ Here are the watercolor products I used and as part of the Amazon affiliate program I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Visit my Amazon store for a visual guide for the supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/creativelass Hahnemuhle Paper Watercolor 140 lb cold pressed: https://amzn.to/3pr5BCr Aussie Red Gold: https://amzn.to/47c41ZC Transparent Pyrrol Orange: https://amzn.to/3mtGn4s Marine Blue: https://amzn.to/3JPqhfq Indigo: https://amzn.to/3z6q1nC Neutral Tint: https://amzn.to/3H9puE6 Dagger brush set: https://amzn.to/45ZflcD Artegria Watercolor Brush set: https://amzn.to/4fBrMN8 Script liner: https://amzn.to/3ekvnlA Da Vinci Watercolor Flat brush size 20: https://amzn.to/4gS1gQH Magic Erasers: https://amzn.to/3SotitF Magic eraser sheets: https://amzn.to/4kY23BD Water container I use: https://amzn.to/3Enrfvv Artists tape: https://amzn.to/4a3pvaI 🎨🖌️ You can also find me here: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativelass/ I am on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeLass-104981757754217 Contact me: nicole@creativelass.com 🎨🖌️ About me: Hey there! I'm Nicole Courtemanche, a self-taught watercolor artist. I've been smitten with watercolors since high school, and they hold a special place in my heart. I've also explored sketching, charcoal, colored pencils, and pastels. I'm part of local art leagues and the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, and I've sold my art at shows. Pet portraits and digital art are my jam too! Join me on my ongoing artistic journey. Let's have fun with colors and creativity! 🎨🖌️ Chanel Tags: #watercolor #watercolor tutorials #art 🎨🖌️ Credits: Music by Epidemic Sound