Let me know if you are going to try the Birch trees? For more detail about painting distant trees try this video next: ua-cam.com/video/Ard-oCmPDfc/v-deo.html
I watch everyone of your tutorials that comes out. This is my favorite by far. I have seen you work your magic, and this time I think I can keep up. This is a unique perspective on birch trees. I loved your explanation of how you painted in the shadows and why. I’m looking forward to trying this! Thank you, Michele. 🙏💙🌵
I've seen masking but how you masked both horizontally AND vertically. Cool effect and the detail for adding naturalism makes a visually attractive difference 🎨
I plan to paint these. I am making my drawing with you and watching the video. I love your method of using the masking tape to add the natural bark impression.
Great video Michele, and it looks like I'm not the only one who didn't think about perspective and birch tree lines. A great tutorial that can be adapted for any landscape. Thank you 😊❤️
I watched this tutorial a couple of months ago and drew the trees while traveling. I finally made the time to follow the tutorial and am working on the dark marks on the trees now. I am enjoying the process so much! I love the blending of wet on dry to fill in the background. I am finding that this technique is helping me paint more freely with less detail. I will post on your FB page when I'm finished with the painting. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the details you provide and the "whys" of the process.
Michele - you are inspirational! I am loving your lessons and learning so much. I am so happy you made this post on birch trees, but have watched loads of your youtube posts. Wonderful stuff. Thank you with all my heart.
What a neat way to do birches…I will try that with the masking tape. I have painted them before …with no problem, but I do like that natural look you get. Thank you!
I really would like to try this out. You made a happy forest. I love the colours and I really like the way you made it. About the "trolls" ... just ignore them. Where I worked the policy was that if you have nothing nice to say to a person, ..say nothing. That`s my message to the trolls. Ann from Norway
Hi Michele, so much info in this tutorial, from using a cool color for shadows to starting off the edge for grass. Birch trees are one of my favorite trees and I've have been very intimidated to try to paint one that wouldn't end up looking like a zebra. I think with these techniques I should be able to paint a tree that doesn't look like it belongs in a zoo. I always learn so much from your wise words. 😊🖌
You are right it looks great with the torn paper. I really hate throwing stuff away. So I am going to try to torture myself and try doing this with out the masking type :). I really enjoyed this tutorial. Trying to make my paintings look 3D is a challenge. The colors and your simple perspective comments were super helpful without being overwhelming. Thank you! Very informative and helpful.
Thank you Michele, I'm one of those thinking 'wouldn't it be quicker to just paint them' But I love the realistic effect, well worth the effort and keen to give it a go. Love the nails too 😊
I’m definitely glad to see how to use the mask tape correctly. I put it down wrong by pressing it down completely then leaving it on over a couple of days. 😬 I am going to give birch trees a try again after watching the way you did it. I tried painting the strips with just a brush & no masking tape or fluid/frisket. I did not like how the results were that way. This way looks like it gives much better results like you’ve shown. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Absolutely beautiful! The effect is irresistibly eye catching. Thank you for sharing this elite technique. Thank goodness there are artists who want to make the effort! Ignore the negatives, they are not at your level. They have a ways to go before they can understand. Merci beaucoup wonderful teacher!
This was so fun to watch. You are a wonderful teacher. I know one of the most important things I am learning as I try to develop my watercolor skills is that patience is paramount. How long did it take to paint these beautiful birch trees?
It's really hard to say with stopping and starting. Whole thing less than three hours. Bear in mind that one of my full paintings would take 15-40 hours.
Love this painting activity, but I am wondering about the few spots where there was seepage into the blue area from the branches. How do you handle that?
As soon as they happen I blot, with a piece of folded paper. Then I usually just cover them with one of the dark branches, or leave them, lots of flaky bark and leaves around trees.
Oh, what a waste of time. You could just paint those little marks with your paint brush... Nah, just kidding. I'm past the 22:36 mark and I had to do the joke. These marks feel much more natural your way. It also gave me more confidence to try that technique in my own paintings... :)
Let me know if you are going to try the Birch trees? For more detail about painting distant trees try this video next: ua-cam.com/video/Ard-oCmPDfc/v-deo.html
First tree shadow and I’m hooked!
I watch everyone of your tutorials that comes out. This is my favorite by far. I have seen you work your magic, and this time I think I can keep up. This is a unique perspective on birch trees. I loved your explanation of how you painted in the shadows and why. I’m looking forward to trying this! Thank you, Michele. 🙏💙🌵
Oh I'm so glad ☺️
I've seen masking but how you masked both horizontally AND vertically. Cool effect and the detail for adding naturalism makes a visually attractive difference 🎨
Never heard about masking tape trick!❤️❤️
❤❤❤ I am going to try this with it is more natural looking! Thank you so much!
You are most welcome!
I so love your sense humor.
Thank you ☺️
I love this. Wonderful tutorial video as are all your videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I plan to paint these. I am making my drawing with you and watching the video. I love your method of using the masking tape to add the natural bark impression.
Wonderful, good luck!
I would love to give this one a try. Love it.
Very good . Michele ! It`s beautiful work.
Great video Michele, and it looks like I'm not the only one who didn't think about perspective and birch tree lines. A great tutorial that can be adapted for any landscape. Thank you 😊❤️
Thanks Audrey 💕
Great video. I can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks so much, I really enjoy your videos.
You are so welcome!
I watched this tutorial a couple of months ago and drew the trees while traveling. I finally made the time to follow the tutorial and am working on the dark marks on the trees now. I am enjoying the process so much! I love the blending of wet on dry to fill in the background. I am finding that this technique is helping me paint more freely with less detail. I will post on your FB page when I'm finished with the painting. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the details you provide and the "whys" of the process.
That's great Darlene :-)
I absolutely love this, thank you so much!
Glad you like it!
Thanks Michele! I enjoyed this video. I love watching you paint. I'm going to try this!
Wonderful!
Can’t wait to try this 😊
Thanks Michele. Fun technique.😍
It is!
Wow, thank you for this grand tutorial. I love your technique and think it is genious. XxX
Thank you!
What a wonderful little technique! Love it. Going to try it on a few things I 🤔 think. Not just birch trees. Thank you!
It can actually be good for animal fur too and many things.
This was very helpful! Thank you!🥳⭐️💫
So glad!
Brilliant tutorial as always, thank you. X
You’re welcome 😊
Wonderful lesson! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
This is such a great technique. Thank You
You are very welcome Doreen!
Thank you so much Michele. This was amazing yet so simple.
Who'd've thought you could curve the masking tape. Brilliant!
Thanks Barbara!
Ooh! I never thought about the perspective of curving my birch lines! Thank you so much!
You're welcome ☺️
Thank you. Very informative!
No worries ☺️
Michele - you are inspirational! I am loving your lessons and learning so much. I am so happy you made this post on birch trees, but have watched loads of your youtube posts. Wonderful stuff. Thank you with all my heart.
You are very welcome!
What a neat way to do birches…I will try that with the masking tape. I have painted them before …with no problem, but I do like that natural look you get. Thank you!
No problem!
Wonderful!
I really would like to try this out. You made a happy forest. I love the colours and I really like the way you made it. About the "trolls" ... just ignore them. Where I worked the policy was that if you have nothing nice to say to a person, ..say nothing. That`s my message to the trolls. Ann from Norway
Thanks Ann! Yes it is a happy forest!
Hi Michele, so much info in this tutorial, from using a cool color for shadows to starting off the edge for grass. Birch trees are one of my favorite trees and I've have been very intimidated to try to paint one that wouldn't end up looking like a zebra. I think with these techniques I should be able to paint a tree that doesn't look like it belongs in a zoo. I always learn so much from your wise words. 😊🖌
Thanks! So glad I could help 🙏
You are right it looks great with the torn paper. I really hate throwing stuff away. So I am going to try to torture myself and try doing this with out the masking type :). I really enjoyed this tutorial. Trying to make my paintings look 3D is a challenge. The colors and your simple perspective comments were super helpful without being overwhelming. Thank you! Very informative and helpful.
Glad you liked it!
Lovely tutorial loved watching stay safe
Thank you! You too!
Thank you Michele, I'm one of those thinking 'wouldn't it be quicker to just paint them' But I love the realistic effect, well worth the effort and keen to give it a go. Love the nails too 😊
Thank you 🙏
This is a great effect!! Thank you for your time to share this with us. 😊❤
Thank you
Thanks Michele. The techniques shown will prove very useful.
You're very welcome!
Love the effect you achieved with this technique and we’ll worth the effort! Big fan of your videos.
Thank You!
I’m definitely glad to see how to use the mask tape correctly. I put it down wrong by pressing it down completely then leaving it on over a couple of days. 😬 I am going to give birch trees a try again after watching the way you did it. I tried painting the strips with just a brush & no masking tape or fluid/frisket. I did not like how the results were that way. This way looks like it gives much better results like you’ve shown. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you, and good luck :-)
Really enjoy these tips...mikelle art mom👩🎨🎨✍
Thanks so much 😊
This was great. I am going to stretch some paper tonight after work and then give it a try this weekend.
Oh, good luck!
Fantastic, I was spell bound watching this. I definitely will try this!
Hope you enjoy!
I love having a project like this to follow when i feel ‘stuck’.👍
Yes we all like something simple at times :-)
❤️ and appreciate your channel!
Thank You!
I have used masking fluid or masking tape on the trees as it’s easier
Beautiful
Thank you
Such a unique approach! Great tutorial! Thank you 🙂
Glad you liked it!
I’m going to try this now. Love the technique.
Good luck 🙂
Absolutely beautiful! The effect is irresistibly eye catching. Thank you for sharing this elite technique. Thank goodness there are artists who want to make the effort! Ignore the negatives, they are not at your level. They have a ways to go before they can understand. Merci beaucoup wonderful teacher!
Thanks Tabassum 🙏💕
I do plan to try this! I am really enjoying these tutorials ❣️
That's great 🙂
Very nice tip with
Couldn't get back, Newaygo the tip about masking tape along vertical part of tree with the mobility of it. Lovely painting.
New subsciber,found this video very helpful..thank you!
Thanks for subscribing Susan :-)
Beautiful! Love this!
Thank you ☺️
Thank you. Great tutorial
No problem!
Hi! Thankyou for your lovely videos. I Will gives you a tips. Buy MT washi tape -Blue för your maskings.
Thanks 🙏
very nice
Thanks 👍
This was so fun to watch. You are a wonderful teacher. I know one of the most important things I am learning as I try to develop my watercolor skills is that patience is paramount. How long did it take to paint these beautiful birch trees?
It's really hard to say with stopping and starting. Whole thing less than three hours. Bear in mind that one of my full paintings would take 15-40 hours.
Very helpful as always
Glad to help
Love this painting activity, but I am wondering about the few spots where there was seepage into the blue area from the branches. How do you handle that?
As soon as they happen I blot, with a piece of folded paper. Then I usually just cover them with one of the dark branches, or leave them, lots of flaky bark and leaves around trees.
I’m going to read all the troll comments too so I can stay up at night as well!🤣🤣
🤣
Beautiful trees for Trolls to hide under! 😬
Sneaky trolls 😂
I buy low tack tape would fhat work as well as sticking it to your jumper?☺
It should, always best to test on a scrap!
Sometimes you crack me up with little comments thrown in!
Use painter's tape instead.
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Oh, what a waste of time. You could just paint those little marks with your paint brush... Nah, just kidding. I'm past the 22:36 mark and I had to do the joke. These marks feel much more natural your way. It also gave me more confidence to try that technique in my own paintings... :)
It's great fun, and can be used for other stuff too :-)