How to Paint TREES AND LIGHT

in #art5 years ago

In this video I show you how to paint trees and lighting effects using oil paints. This painting features willow trees growing in a New Zealand mountain valley where the evening sun is bathing the foliage in light and shining through the leaves of the tree canopies.

In the video I will explain the following:

  1. Composition
  2. Colours and brushes
  3. Blocking in the painting
  4. Adding detail
  5. Adding final details

The inspiration for this painting came from a location just a five minute drive from my art studio in Queenstown, New Zealand where I live. I happened to be driving through the valley one evening when I noticed the evening sun shining through the willow trees.

Given it was spring and there was fresh foliage on the trees, the different hues of greens where really vibrant. I pulled over at the side of the road and took some photos. The idea for a painting was born!

Check out the written notes that accompany this video. Please feel free to use the reference photos if you would like to have a go at painting this.

If you would like to see more of my art work check out my website.

Check out my painting tutorial videos by following me on YouTube and LBRY

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@tipu curate

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Thanks :)

You are very welcome! Beautiful work. 😀

The trees definitely look very tree-like XD

and you have to post into a community from the posting form, there should be a dropdown or something for it near the title

You really are spoilt for scenery to paint over there.