Place white paint on palette paper and mix with modeling paste to make it thicker. Use a palette knife to cover the canvas. Keep the sky and grass areas smooth.

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While working with the modeling paste add tones of brown and Gold to build the mountains. Set it aside to dry overnight.
TIP: Try not to over mix the tones as they will look muddy. If you don't like something, simply use the palette knife to lift off the paint and texture, discard and start over. You can always add more paint layers and texture after it dries.

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Add blue and green paints using water and a brush to accent the sky and grassy area. Also add additional white to the tops of the mountains to reflect snow. Let dry.

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Paint trees along the mountain side by dabbing paint into a spruce shape.
TIP: Your trees do not need to be perfect. Some of them will be covered up so they mainly are transitional to the mountains.

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Now you will begin to add the faux dusty miller stem pieces to make trees. Cut off small pieces of the stem and layer into a tree shape. Use hot glue to attach them to the canvas. Place trees where they look best on the canvas. For smaller trees use fewer floral pieces.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

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To create the blooming meadow, cut off floral buds and glue them to the canvas. Mix floral tones and shapes.
TIP: Before you finish take a photo of your painting to see it as a whole; then make any desired adjustments.

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Finish your painting with a bit of modeling paste and paint on the sides for additional 3D texture. Let dry overnight.

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3D Floral Mountain Painting

Instructions

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS