✨ paint soft glowing skies
✨ create beautiful color harmony using a limited palette
✨ use wet-on-wet techniques for atmospheric effects
✨ soften masking fluid edges so they blend naturally
✨ paint realistic golden metallic surfaces
✨ create depth with color and value
Full step-by-step video tutorial
Materials list with alternative supplies
Downloadable sketch + reference photo
This class is perfect if you...
• already know the basics of watercolor and want to create more atmospheric paintings
• love magical and dreamy scenes
• struggle with soft backgrounds
• want to improve your use of color and light
• would like to paint alongside me from start to finish
Hi, I'm Elina.
I'm a watercolor artist and teacher, and I especially love painting dreamy landscapes, soft light, and magical scenes like this one. Over the years, I've taught thousands of students through my online classes and courses, helping them paint more confidently and create atmospheric watercolor paintings.
This tutorial is one of my favorite projects, and I'm so happy you're here. I hope you enjoy painting it as much as I enjoyed creating it.
"Elina is a superb teacher, so organized and calm in her teaching style. The soft music and to-the-point explanations made for a very relaxing class. I was able to get a good result on my project. I just loved it!"
- Marie Kusters
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"I LOVED this class. Elina has a way of making a complex painting so do-able. I learned so much. Elina is magic. Thanks so much for this class!"
- Emily Mau
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"I find the warm and inviting atmosphere in Elina's paintings truly inspiring, and her love for painting is contagious. She'll know how to teach and guide you with genuine patience and kindness, as this is exactly the person she is every day"
- Françoise Blayac, Watercolor Artist & Teacher
Yes.
About one hour.
No. Throughout the class I suggest alternatives and explain how to achieve similar results with materials you may already have.
It's best suited to adventurous beginners and intermediate watercolor painters.
Join me and let's create this magical watercolor scene together.