Easy Watercolor Leaf Painting Tutorial (Beginner Art Journal Page Idea)

Create a vibrant mixed media leaf painting using Distress Oxide Sprays, watercolor, and gold acrylic accents in this quick and easy art journal tutorial! In this video, I’ll show you how to build a bold, textured background using resist spray and layering techniques, then turn it into a beautiful leafy design with simple linework and color. This project is perfect for beginners and a great way to loosen up, experiment, and create something stunning in under 30 minutes. ✨ In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to: • Use Distress Oxide Sprays for fast, colorful backgrounds • Add texture with resist spray and rubbing alcohol • Paint loose leafy vines with a liner brush • Layer watercolor inside shapes for depth • Add metallic gold accents for shimmer • Finish your artwork with splatter and sealing techniques 00:00 Intro 0:39 Applying Resist Spray 2:39 Adding Distress Oxide Sprays 8:04 Painting Leaves with Black Paint 14:03 Adding Watercolor & Gold Details 22:20 Finishing Touches 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - Surface: 7 X 10 Grumbacher Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/grumbacher-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10-in-out-pages?_pos=1&_psq=grumbacher&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Ranger Distress Oxide Sprays - Peacock Feathers, Mustard Seed, Weathered Wood, Mowed Lawn, and Lucky Clover - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/tim-holtz-distress-oxide-spray-1-9fl-oz-worn-lipstick?_pos=1&_psq=distrss&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Ranger Distress Resist Spray - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/tim-holtz-resist-spray-bottle-1-9fl-oz?_pos=1&_sid=7494d69fe&_ss=r - Watercolors - Currents - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/watercolor-confections-currents?_pos=1&_sid=6850bf742&_ss=r - DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Carbon Black & Pyrrole Red - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Extreme Sheen Acrylic Paint (24K Gold) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-extreme-sheen-metallic-acrylics?_pos=1&_sid=cfa4f8a91&_ss=r - Dorlands Wax Medium (clear wax medium) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dorlands-wax-medium?_pos=1&_psq=dorland&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Paint brushes (fan brush + 2 round/detail brushes) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - 10/0 Micron Liner Brush - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-micron-x-long-detail-liner-10-0?_pos=1&_sid=453e7b579&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #watercolorpainting #mixedmediaart #distressoxide