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3D Mountain Art: Landscapes Embodied in Plaster and Watercolor

The writer adapts the ancient fresco technique to create modern topographic sculptures using plaster on foam castings, producing natural-looking landscapes. These 3D pieces, enhanced by shadow and lighting effects, capture the essence of landforms. Combining watercolor with plaster makes the pieces vibrant and unique, even incorporating LED lights for added effect.

3D sculpture of land at Jalama Beach, California painted in watercolor, equipped with motion sensor light on the left side pretending to be the setting sun.

Jalama Beach at Sunset

This post describes a 3D painting of Jalama Beach in California, featuring sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and hills with a red and green hue. The artwork, enhanced by a motion sensor LED light, mimics natural shadows and is presented in a 36″ x 36″ x 6″ framed shadowbox.

a close view of the watercolor painting illuminated by light at a low sun angle

Aerial Perspective Mountain Art with 3D Lighting | Watercolor Wildflowers

The post discusses the author’s passion for mountains and innovative approach to landscape art. They describe their unique method of depicting mountains from an aerial perspective using 3D plaster and watercolor. The artwork includes LED lighting to highlight shadows and terrain features. The piece is for sale, complete with frame and lights.