🍂 In this tutorial, we’ll paint a pair of whimsical pumpkins surrounded by golden sunflowers — the perfect way to welcome Fall! I’ll also walk you through why painting on 100% cotton watercolor paper (Arches) makes such a difference compared to student-grade paper, especially when it comes to creating soft, smooth color blends. One pumpkin is painted in rustic autumn oranges and browns, while the other has a fun twist with blue and turquoise shades. The sunflowers add warmth and tie it all together for a beautiful seasonal painting. 🎨 What you’ll learn in this tutorial: Why cotton watercolor paper gives smoother blends than student paper How to paint pumpkins in both traditional and playful color palettes Simple layering tips to add depth and richness to your watercolors A fun fall composition with pumpkins and sunflowers 🖼️ Line Drawing Tracer: Members of my Sketchbook Club on Ko-fi get access to this tracer (and over 90 others!) 👉 https://ko-fi.com/paintingcrafty 💌 Stay inspired! Subscribe for more whimsical watercolor tutorials: 🎨 Tutorials You Might Like Fall Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-oGlLDkf21kJ607wjEZ4WqCxxq3Q_ztm 🖌 Supplies I Used: Amazon affiliate links: a commission may be earned if a purchase is made after clicking a link with no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting my channel! Arches Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3UFfRG3 Princeton Long Round 8 Brush https://amzn.to/3HoJ0Cr Tim Holtz Paper Distresser https://amzn.to/4fLDmXL LED Tracing Light Box https://amzn.to/448vXO6 Canson Watercolor Paper 9x12 Pad https://amzn.to/4k88Sj3 Princeton Watercolor Brush Set https://amzn.to/44xfjqq Faber-Castel Kneaded Eraser https://amzn.to/3Tgm1vK Student Grade Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/4lyn6Lq Mini Desk Vacuum https://amzn.to/3ZWN6I1 Blk Ink Micron Pen Set https://amzn.to/3TB9XW5 White Ink UniBall Pen https://amzn.to/4etp39t Saral Transfer Paper https://amzn.to/44nt8az Bohin Chalk Pencil https://amzn.to/4eu0oS7 Ranger Heat Tool https://amzn.to/4l4O1yp Prismacolor Pencils Set https://amzn.to/4fizT2o 🩷Let' s Be Friends🩷 Facebook https://facbook.com/paintingcrafty Pinterest https://pinterest.com/paintingcrafty Instagram https://instagram.com/paintingcrafty #WatercolorTutorial #FallPainting #PumpkinsAndSunflowers #PaintingCrafty #WatercolorForBeginners

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