I’ve been painting pine trees the last few weeks. Today I have some snowy pines to share with you.
Hope you have a wonderful day friends! 💚
Before I jump into my painting I wanted to share a few tips and pics of my setup.
I started saving toilet paper rolls that have just a few last sheets on them. I keep a little basket of them nearby to use while painting.
I can easily remove excess paint or water from my brush using the tp roll. I also save and reuse big plastic yogurt tubs for my water containers.
I started at the top with small loose tree shapes using a light color. As I worked my way forward I painted larger trees with slightly darker greens.
The foreground trees are the largest with the darkest colors and most detail. At this point I stepped back for a bit to decide what was next…
Adding more color and detail to the large trees up front was next. Just enough paint to wake them up and add more interest. For the snow I used my white gouache to sprinkle on the branches.
I had to be careful to find the right balance and not overwork things. It’s often hard to know when to stop. 😊
I hope you are inspired to create art and do more of what you love. Until next time, share a smile and stay excellent!
🌸 Patty Anne 🌸
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