Hi Colin, Thanks for posting and I'm glad you like the technique. I was on a slight slope which is what I normally recommend. However, this technique could be done flat which would help prevent the water running to the base of the tree trunk. Try it both ways! Hope that helps. All the best, Steve
Hi Stephen, Im having trouble getting the correct "plum color". it becomes very purple. I 've used Winsor Newton ultra marine blue and a light red from another company (mission gold). should I try other color brands? I also have Daniel smith thanks
Hi Linda, Don't worry if your "plum" isn't quite the same as mine. Light red in particular does differ across the brands and you may get slightly varied results. For example, if you use the Professional series light red by Winsor & Newton with ultramarine it produces more of a grey colour. The Cotman light red is much warmer and you end up with the "plum" that you see in my work. You can try getting some Cotman light red of course but I usually advise against having too many colours. It only adds to the confusion! Best wishes, Steve
Very inspiring. Love the way you created the effect of bark on the trees. I will give it a go. Thanks!
Nice tutorial Stephen, I'll give it a try.
Oh I love this. Definitely inspired. Thank you.
Beautiful!
Really like that blending technique for the tree trunks. Is your board/paper angled or flat?
Hi Colin, Thanks for posting and I'm glad you like the technique. I was on a slight slope which is what I normally recommend. However, this technique could be done flat which would help prevent the water running to the base of the tree trunk. Try it both ways!
Hope that helps. All the best, Steve
This one was very helpful, thanks so much!
Love it! Thanks
Thank you
Hi Stephen, Im having trouble getting the correct "plum color". it becomes very purple. I 've used Winsor Newton ultra marine blue and a light red from another company (mission gold). should I try other color brands? I also have Daniel smith thanks
Hi Linda,
Don't worry if your "plum" isn't quite the same as mine. Light red in particular does differ across the brands and you may get slightly varied results. For example, if you use the Professional series light red by Winsor & Newton with ultramarine it produces more of a grey colour. The Cotman light red is much warmer and you end up with the "plum" that you see in my work. You can try getting some Cotman light red of course but I usually advise against having too many colours. It only adds to the confusion!
Best wishes, Steve
Fabulous, thank you.