Mixed Media Christmas Tree with Gold Accents (Easy Holiday Art Journal Tutorial)

Looking for an easy and festive holiday art project? In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to create a stunning Christmas tree with shimmery gold acrylic accents - perfect for beginners or seasoned artists looking for a quick, joyful win! You’ll learn how to layer watercolor washes, use acrylics for bold shapes, add snowy textures, and dot on whimsical ornaments that shine. ✨ What you’ll learn: - How to blend vibrant watercolor backgrounds - How acrylic paint interacts with watercolor for texture - Easy techniques for creating Christmas trees with movement - Simple splatter, ornament, and star details - Using gold paint for sparkle and depth 00:00 Intro 1:28 Painting a Watercolor Background 3:13 Painting the Gold Tree 11:10 Adding Ornaments and Accents 👉 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: - Strathmore Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/strathmore-soft-cover-journal-140lb-48pg-8x5-5?_pos=1&_sid=2334ce835&_ss=r - DecoArt Extreme Sheen: 24K Gold, Garnet, and Aquamarine - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=extreme+sheen&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Media Acrylic Paints: Phthalo Green-Yellow, Cadmium Red Hue, Cobalt Teal Hue - Watercolors: The Classics and Odyssey - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/watercolor-confections-classics-tracys-favorite?_pos=1&_sid=4f14b70cf&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&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/ #artjournal #christmascrafts #watercolorpaintingforbeginners