"Fox Tales" Friday 14th Nov

Watercolour Tutorial: Lantern Light & Fox Tales

A Whimsical Watercolour Adventure

Step into a storybook scene with this enchanting tutorial, where we’ll paint a sleeping fox nestled beside oversized mushrooms, bathed in the soft glow of a lantern hanging gently from a tree above. This piece is full of warmth, wonder, and the quiet magic of storytelling through watercolour.

Working in an illustrative style, we’ll explore how to create expressive, sweeping foliage and glowing light effects that bring the scene to life. You’ll be introduced to the dagger brush—a true wonder tool for creating elegant lines and organic shapes—and we’ll also use the angle brush to shape leaves and add movement to the composition.

Though it may look detailed, we’ll break the painting down into manageable steps. You’ll be surprised how approachable and joyful it is to bring this dreamy woodland moment to life.