Art Journal: "The Stillness of the Lake" | Original Coffee Painting ☕🖌️

Hey art enthusiasts! I hope you're all doing well. I'm excited to share my original artwork composition that I created today.

The painting unequivocally symbolizes solitude as a place to find quietness and peacefulness. It boldly represents a respite from the stresses of the world, a place to find rest and comfort.

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 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 painting of "The Stillness of the Lake"

In 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 to everyone who has always supported my art.

@caydenshan