Watercolor Mountains

by James H. Pence

In last week's video tip we learned a simple technique for controlling watercolor. Today, we'll apply that technique to a painting of a series of overlapping mountain ranges.

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How to Draw a Mountain in Chalk, Part 1

Jul 26, 2011 12:41:45 PM

by Jim Pence

Chalk Mountain with White Snowcap

I love to draw mountains. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because I live in North Texas where everything is flat. But there’s something majestic about mountains that evokes a deep sense of awe in me. And so, I enjoy incorporating them into my chalk drawings whenever I can.

This week, I’m going to show you how to draw a simple mountain, using 1”x1”x3” lecturer’s chalk (the kind that gospel chalk artists use). If you don’t have any lecturer’s chalk, pastels will work just as well...

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