Illuminated Forest Gouache Landscape Tutorial

Realistic Landscapes
Written By Ruth Wilshaw

I've painted a few different versions of this beautiful scene over the past several years, and it's always a joy to paint! You can find the original photograph on Unsplash here.

If you are part of my Get Gouachey group you also have access to a companion guidebook for this tutorial, with photos and tips for each step.

Happy painting!

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