Art Journal: Wildlife at Sunset | Coffee Painting ☕🖌️

Hello, art enthusiasts! I’m excited to share my latest artwork crafted with exceptional precision using coffee powder. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this artwork.

This piece showcases the rich, earthy tones of coffee, perfectly capturing the warm, golden light of sunset. It depicts wildlife silhouetted against a vibrant sky, with the details of the animals subtly rendered to allow their forms to stand out against the textured background. The unique properties of coffee create a powerful sense of depth and movement, effectively mimicking the intricate shifts of light and shadow during the golden hour. The result is an artwork that radiates warmth, tranquility, and the profound beauty of the natural world.

This coffee painting is not just an image; it’s a sensory experience that engages the viewer entirely. The rich aroma of coffee, the warmth of sunset colors, and the serene beauty of wildlife combine to create an immersive and evocative piece. It stands as a testament to the versatility of coffee as an artistic medium and the captivating beauty of nature’s twilight hour. I invite you to explore and appreciate its depth.

I used three types of painting brushes for this piece and it took me one hour and a half to finish it. For those who are interested in trying this unique medium, you can follow the basic methods below.

Materials Needed:
👉 Watercolor Paper or sketching Paper
👉 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 with the foreground.
• Once the first layer is completely dry, you can proceed to paint with a darker shade of coffee.
• Then add details to come alive of your painting. 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.

Painting Process:

This is the finished coffee painting of "Wildlife at Sunset''

In Wall 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! 😊

Thank you for your continued support of my art!

@caydenshan