Art Journal: "Autumnal Reflections" | Coffee Painting ☕🖌️

6 days ago (Edited)

How are you there? I hope you are having a wonderful day.
This coffee painting depicts the serene beauty of an autumn landscape, inviting us to pause and reflect. The warm, earthy tones of the coffee evoke a sense of quiet contemplation, wrapping the viewer in a comforting embrace. The central tree, with its leaves gently drifting onto the water, serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate passage of time and the changes we all experience. The calm water mirrors the surrounding scenery, instilling a feeling of peace and tranquility. Overall, the artwork exudes a sense of peaceful beauty, enhanced by the unique texture and warmth of the coffee medium. It encourages us to appreciate the fleeting beauty of the changing season and find solace in its gentle transformations.
I used three types of painting brushes for this piece, and it took me an hour to finish it. For those who are interested in trying this unique medium, you can follow the step-by-step basic methods below.

Materials Needed:
👉 Watercolor Paper or sketching Paper
👉 Pencil and Eraser
👉 Coffee Powder
👉 2 small cups ( lighter and darker shades)
👉 Ruler
👉 Clean Water
👉 Rag
👉 Paper napkin or paper towel

Brushes:
👉 Flat Brush /small #10, 10/32 / 8.0mm
👉 Liner Brush #2 / 2/32" / 1.6mm
👉 Filbert brush

Note: Keep all the materials ready before you start painting.

Basic Procedure:
• Outline or sketch your painting reference.
• Paint using a lighter shade of the background by creating a beautiful texture.
• On the middle ground, paint the first layer of the subject.
• The same procedure with the foreground.
• Once the first layer is completely dry, you can proceed to paint with a darker shade of coffee.
• Then add details to come alive of your painting. I used a liner brush for the thin details.

Take note: In putting details, you cannot have sharp lines and shapes unless it is completely dry.

Painting Process:

This is the finished coffee painting

Wall Photo Frame

That's all for today. I hope I have inspired you with this simple art using a unique painting style. Thank you for stopping by, and God bless, Hiver friends! Happy Painting! 😊

Thank you for your continued support of my art.

@caydenshan