Art Journal: A Journey Through Autumn ☕🖌️

Hello, Hiver friends and fellow art lovers! I hope you are all doing well. I’d like to share my new coffee painting that I just finished today.

The rich aroma of coffee often evokes feelings of warmth and comfort. However, did you know that coffee can also serve as a powerful medium for artistic expression? This captivating piece of coffee art showcases the versatility of this everyday beverage. By using only coffee and water, I was able to create a serene landscape. The subtle variations in tone and shade give a sense of depth and realism, transforming a simple brown hue into a breathtaking autumn scene. The winding path, delicate trees, and soft light all contribute to an overall feeling of tranquility and peace. It serves as a testament to the power of creativity and the surprising beauty that can be found in unexpected places. This piece invites us to pause, appreciate the details, and find beauty in the simplicity of nature, all captured in the rich, earthy tones of coffee.

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, sketching Paper, or stretched canvas
👉 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 as the foreground.
• Once the first layer is completely dry, you can proceed to paint with a darker shade of coffee.
• Then add details to bring your painting to life. 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.

This is the finished coffee painting

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!

@caydenshan