Lakeside, that is a quiet and peaceful paradise, all the music is silent, only a gust of wind on the face, bringing a slight coolness and natural freshness. In this quiet lake, when the colourful clouds reflected in the sparkling lake, reeds swaying with the wind, a light-coloured landscape painting will naturally present in front of you.
First of all, the canvas front, we might as well choose a medium thickness, delicate texture of rice paper. When painting lakeside landscapes, delicate paper can better present the transparency and layering of light colours. After selecting a good paper, equipped with a set of good quality watercolour brushes and paints, so as to better capture the delicate details of nature.
Next, we need to compose the picture. Composition is important to grasp the sense of balance and a sense of rhythm, the lakeside scene does not need too complex composition, simple and tension lines can be. Can be arranged in the picture on one side of the lakeshore dotted with reeds, on the other side of the mountain is lightly perched, the foot of the mountain is an extension of the water and sky of the lake.
Then comes the colouring. We begin by outlining the sky with a light blue and adding some gradient colours to mimic the colourful clouds. When painting the clouds, pay attention to the looseness of the edges, they don't have to be overly defined, let them permeate naturally, creating a hazy and layered feeling. Subsequently, the sky will be the tone of the reflection of the lake, pay attention to the lake colour is not too bright, to maintain a kind of light and quiet tone.
For the reeds at the foot, we can choose some light green, light yellow and warm brown to embellish. The reeds should be painted in a light and rhythmic way, trying to show their swinging with the wind. When painting, you should focus on the direction and rhythmic changes of the brush strokes to create a scene of the reeds dancing with the wind.
Finally, depict the hill. Use a more subdued colour palette to express the texture of the hills, while enhancing the sense of depth in the picture. The outline of the mountain should be strong but not too soft, and the light and shadow changes of the mountain should be handled reasonably according to the direction of the light source, so that the mountain appears three-dimensional and full of changes.
Throughout the painting, the breeze cannot be painted directly, but we can convey the presence and influence of the breeze through the curvature of the reeds, the texture of the water waves, and the changes in the clouds. The breeze in your heart is nurtured through the lakeside scenery on this canvas, so that the viewer can follow this lakeside breeze and feel the same tranquility and beauty as you.
In short, the charm of light-colour landscape painting lies in its ability to capture and preserve the subtlest and softest beauty of nature. Under the guidance of this lakeside breeze, you can slow down your pace, carefully savour the subtle layers of colour and natural rhythms, and incorporate your feelings and hobbies into your painting. Painting is not just a demonstration of skill, it is a bridge between the mind and nature. Pick up your paintbrush and start this wonderful painting journey.