In this lesson we will make a study of four different trees, so you can have an example of what to look for and how to find patterns in their way of growing. We will also get into some brush techniques, that will help to paint the trees in an easy way. Everything you learn here, you can adapt on other trees too. Maybe next time you go for a walk, find yourself a species of trees, try to understand how they grow and sketch their pattern until your hand and mind remembers it. This is all about practice!
A nice way to progress further in this way of painting is to always look what is already there and get creative with that. So, in order to create some soft clouds we are adding small amounts of white in the areas that are presenting themselves and merge the colour into the blue background. This is a very easy way to create a natural looking midday sky. In this stage we will also bring some three-dimensionality into our landscape by adding highlights to the mountains.
This session is a little bit more complex. You will learn about the movement and behaviour of clouds and how to paint them in a way they look alive and dynamic. In this landscape we will also add a sun as an active light source. We will get into a simple technique about how you can actually get the sun to shine, where the light will hit the mountains, some color theory and how to create perspective.
Canvas laminated onto a cardboard, for use with oil and/or acrylic paints.
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Oilpainting starterset. They usually all come with similar colours.
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In case you want to paint with more expensive and high quality colours.
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Alternative painting medium, that is more environment and health friendly.
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Aquarell / Watercolour Pad, for sketching, where the paint dries quickly.
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For scetching and practicing later on. Just use what you have and what you feel comfortable with.
Filbert Brush - Size 8.
All purpose brush to paint clouds, trees and foliage.
