How To Paint Realistic Snowy Trees & Bushes by Steve Curl
Are you interested in learning how to paint realistic winter trees covered in snow? Join Steve Curl, a watercolorist and teacher, in this tutorial as he walks you through the process of observing and painting a snowy tree. Steve emphasizes the importance of observation and taking time to study your source material, whether it's a photograph or painting on location. In this tutorial, Steve will demonstrate his process of drafting a tree and adding snow to it. He will show you how to use different brushes and paint colors to create texture and depth in your painting. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create stunning, realistic winter landscapes. So grab your watercolors and brushes and let's get started!
In this lesson we will learn:
- How to observe and study a photo or scene before painting a specific element such as a tree covered in snow.
- How to select and use various brushes for watercolor painting.
- How to draft and draw a tree shape in a natural and varied manner, avoiding preconceived notions and muscle memory.
- How to create a snow effect using watercolor techniques, such as layering and transparency.
- How to incorporate visual cues and details from a source material into a watercolor painting.
- How to paint with an open mind and beginner's mindset to allow for creativity and exploration.
Learn to paint realistic winter trees covered in snow with Steve Curl, a watercolorist and teacher. In this tutorial, Steve emphasizes the importance of observation and taking time to study your source material, and demonstrates his process of drafting a tree and adding snow to it using different brushes and paint colors to create texture and depth.