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Painting Trees with Watercolor | Learn to paint 50+ types of trees

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Overview

Hello, In this class, you will learn to paint more than 50 types of trees. Here is the brief overview, first I will explain the fundamental structure and various shapes of trees, we will be taking a simple approach to produce extravagant results. Light distribution is another important aspect, we will understand how to achieve perfect depth and shadows at different parts of trees. To achieve a natural-looking result, one goes in hunt of perfect but rare colors; Here, we will be using commonly available colors in one's palette in the right proportions.

Throughout the session, we will be learning different watercolor techniques, that are required to paint the foliages and branches. This session will also focus on basic principles like how one can achieve various strokes just by changing the way the brush is held.

This class is packed with all my learnings over my years of experience in painting trees. I will be guiding you with step by step instructions on how to paint a wide range of trees, with more than 50 different trees to learn.

By the end of this class, you will be equipped to confidently paint any kind of tree. This class is suitable for an aspirant at any skill level. Even if you are a beginner you can still attend this class, I have covered everything for you to get started. 

Materials for class project paintings :

100% cotton paper 300gsm 

Artist grade watercolors

Brushes : Mop brush, round brush size 8 size 4, Rigger brush for details

Syllabus

  • Sneak peek of the class!
  • Understanding basic shapes
  • Light and shadows
  • Art supplies
  • Color mixing and tonal values
  • Watercolor techniques
  • Painting branches
  • Part 1 - Types of trees
  • Part 2 - Types of trees
  • Part 3 - Types of trees
  • Part 4 - Types of trees
  • Part 5 - Types of trees
  • Part 6 - Types of trees
  • Part 7 - Types of trees
  • Part 8 - Types of trees
  • Part 9 - Types of trees
  • Class project #1

Taught by

Shanan Subhan

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