In this tutorial, I return to Central Park in New York to paint a colourful late-autumn scene featuring Gapstow Bridge, park benches, decorative lamps, reflections, and the rich seasonal colours of the surrounding trees. It is quite a busy subject, but I will show you how to simplify the scene and focus on the important shapes, colours, and atmosphere. During the demonstration, I will guide you through using masking fluid for key highlights, building soft wet-in-wet foliage, painting the stonework of the bridge, and adding the smaller details such as leaves, shadows, ripples, and architectural features. This is a lovely project for practising how to balance detail with atmosphere while capturing the warmth and character of an autumn day in the park. Happy Painting, Geoff.
Watercolour Landscapes with Geoff Kersey