Fall Leaves (Beginner Acyclic Painting Tutorial Art Journal)

Create a magical fall forest with this layered acrylic painting tutorial—featuring Dancing Trees! In this step-by-step mixed media art journal project, artist Tracy Weinzapfel walks you through how to paint autumn trees using fan brushes, vibrant acrylic paints, and subtle gold highlights. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, this forest art tutorial captures the warmth and beauty of fall foliage in a fun, loose, and expressive style. In this video, you’ll learn: - How to build a textured forest background using archival ink and paint - Easy fan brush techniques for painting fall trees - Color mixing tips with warm autumn tones - How to add gold accents for a beautiful shimmering effect - Ideas for using this technique in your art journal or canvas work 00:00 Intro 3:26 Using Ink for Background 14:36 Painting Fall Trees 26:02 Painting the Forest Floor 👉 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: - Indigo Mixed Media Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/indigo-handmade-paper-mixed-media-100-cotton-hard-cover-journal-5-5-x-8-5?_pos=1&_sid=a6195fb95&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Matte Medium - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-media-matte-medium-clear-4-oz?_pos=1&_sid=6b47606f6&_ss=r - Decoart Media: Phthalo Green-Yellow, Green Gold, Quin Gold, Pyrrole Orange, Pyrrole Red, Diarylide Yellow - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+Media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Extreme Sheen 24k Gold - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-extreme-sheen-metallic-acrylics?_pos=2&_sid=4056fe98b&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Ink: Ranger Archival Inks - various fall colors - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=ranger+archival&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Sealer: DecoArt Duraclear (Satin) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-duraclear-satin-varnish-2-oz?_pos=1&_sid=f5fb4bb8d&_ss=r 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/ #artjournal #artjournaling #mixedmediaart #acrylicpaintingtutorial #fallpainting