In this article I share how simple and fun it can be to layer watercolors and mix colors to create a fall pumpkin. This is a very relaxing activity for adults and even a great activity to do together with teens and tweens!

“Fall Pumpkin” artwork with Holbein Set of 12 watercolors and painting accessories by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:

marking art size for eventual matting & framing;
good watercolors to use for color mixing;
color mixing tricks;
wet and dry brush techniques;
wet vs dry paint application;
light-source considerations;
lifting color back up to lighten areas;
and more…

Fall Pumpkin in Watercolor Workshop Video Replay

Below is the full video workshop of my Amazon Live painting session, now on YouTube. The paints, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨

Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:

0:00:00 - Intro To Holbein Watercolors and Supplies
0:12:33 - Orange Color Mixing and Pumpkin Painting
0:22:11 - Green Color Mixing then Paint the Leaf & Stem
0:31:55 - Purple Color Mixing and Shadow Painting

Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍

Here is what this cute fall pumpkin painted to a 4x4 inch size looks like in an 8x8 inch mat:

“Fall Pumpkin” watercolor painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Supplies List for Watercolor Fall Pumpkin Workshop

Here are links to the supplies list for the papers, paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Blick Art Materials or Amazon.

Holbein Watercolors Starter Set of 12 in 5ml Tubes - https://amzn.to/46QaAB5
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Cold Press Paper 140lb 5x7in 100% Cotton 15 Sheets - https://amzn.to/46Cwol1
Canson XL Watercolor Paper Cold Press 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3WlPWDY
Picture Mat White Acid Free 4x4in Hole in an 8x8in Mat Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4gWyO1k
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Graphite Pencil Set of 12 in Tin - https://amzn.to/48KDvcj
Staedtler Mars White Eraser Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4pQL4o9
Holbein Soft Tape for Watercolor Paper 3/4in x 60ft - https://amzn.to/3IxTjol
Corelle Rectangular Serving Tray / Paint Palette 10 1/2 inches Long Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/4nZP7fT
Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/4o2YWd0
Faber Castell Clic N Go Collapsible Water Cup - https://amzn.to/4mL4t7f
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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