This!! This is SO what I needed! I’m not sure how I missed this video before. Fabulous watching this in real-time! I can’t wait to have some time to apply what I’ve learned from this. Thank you, Steve!
Thank you so much that is an enormous help to me. I am inexperienced and am painting a mountainous area in Zimbabwe which has many clumps of pine trees dotted on those mountains. A huge help my gratitude.
You are such an excellent teacher. Your brush technique is amazing. It’s so light almost as if you are feathering in the paint. I’ve seen this on other of your videos and it’s a delight to watch. I feel it is so disrespectful of UA-cam to interrupt your videos with commercials instead of placing them at the beginning and end of your video.
So glad I stumbled on your UA-cam channel a few weeks ago Steve! As a beginner your videos are helpful and informative. I've been bing-watching them trying to catch up! Thank you so much for sharing.
All I can say is "Thank you thank you thank you" for sharing. I learn so much from listening and watching you. I"m not sure how you do it -- talk while painting complex scenes -- but I sure appreciate it. As I recently attempted such a woven light/dark tree-scape (that ended disappointingly), I am pleased to see this approach. Again, my thanks.
I'm writing a new song that's going to be a big hit. It's called, "Gotta Treat Leaf Clumps Like a Mass!" I may add the word "baby" at the end, not sure yet. But seriously, Steve, anyone watching this video - despite their level or ability - is going to walk away a better artist. Plain and simple. And that's why myself, and I assume many others are thrilled when you post a new video showcasing how you approach a painting. It's like finding a small key that opens just one simple lock to self-improvement. Always grateful for the inspiration and to watch you work. Great stuff right here, my friend. Thank you! :D
I live in northern California with lots of beautiful pine trees, and have been trying to learn to watercolor. This video will be so helpful. Thank you for sharing your gift.
I really appreciate the way you use photos for reference. I’ve always worked using multiple references, and it prevents getting trapped by an inadequate photo. And, I personally tend to get tight way too quickly if I only have one reference
Bravo. I learned new things with this tutorial. You can always learn new things if you open your mind and eyes. Love it when you do landscapes, and will enjoy seeing the final piece. Thanks for being secure enough to share your wisdom. Al
You are truely an amazing artist. I love your style with the illustrationist background. Your colors are spot on always. When I need to zero out my brain and get back to neutrals and reality you are always here...
You are a master at this craft! You’ve made me understand some things that I just couldn’t before. This will also apply to masses of flowers or whatever else and you explained it so well that it almost became simple! I said almost! Thank you so much for this! Very much appreciated by me and certainly by many others!
Thank you so much! Your tutorial answered so many of my questions about painting a wooded area like the one in your painting. Two thumbs up for this demo!
So glad to see this video and to hear about your full spread painting and this approach to painting a complex background landscape. Looking forward to your rock video too, Steve!
So, after watching this repeatedly, I realized I had a complex foliage scene in my own backyard that I was previously seeing as a mass of boring green. Understand that I love, love trees and foliage but the perimeter of my yard I'd ignored as a subject to paint. With this video and several others, I saw how to turn a stip of green into interesting shapes with a splash of hydrangeas, tinges of red burbury bushes, and a dogwood tree that now pops against a dark background. I also tried some Canson Moulin de Roy rough that I'd been given at Cheap Joe's to make this a learning experience from the git-go. Thumbs up on the paper and I'm an Arches' fan.
Planning and details are so important and you explained that well. One of the things I liked about this video (and other ones you have done) is how you explain your thought process as you proceed. Little details, like leaving the thin line of white as you negatively painted, and not trying to stippling the tree leaves are very helpful. I have often painted in the woods and still consider complex woods a challenge. It really helps when you explain things that are probably obvious to you, but certainly not clear much of your audience. So, thanks again for the video and congenial manner of presentation.
This is such a wonderful tutorial! I will be heading over to Patron to sign up. Also, I appreciate the scripture shared at the end of each of your video. Thank you for gently shining your Light.
Having now watched about 20 of your vids, Im worried that I might be addicted. Im heading to Mozambique for work next month and I feel bery inspired to do some plein air work while Im there.
Thank you for another great video, Steve. I so appreciate what you do and how you teach and talk about technique. Your style is very comfortable and approachable compared with other instructors on UA-cam or in person. I have learned so much! It may be that I like it because you have a style I gravitate to as a new watercolor painter. Whatever, it works for me. Thanks and keep up the good work. I am glad to be a Patreon supporter.
love it steve.. another great video. your lessons over the past year have helpes me tremendously. i cant wait for the second half to go up on your patreon. thanks again steve!!
Yes, we are blessed; it is beautiful here (we're in Qualicum Beach). I haven't seen Alone, but will be sure to check it out now. ;) What I can tell you is, there are a gazillion trees here just like the ones you painted in this video. So thank you for sharing your approach & knowledge on how to untangle a forest. Very much appreciated!
Alone is one of my favorite shows. 3 seasons were shot in Vancouver Island. Its a reality competition where one or two people are left alone to survive in a remote area and live off the land. If they give up they "tap out" or ask to be picked up. Last survivor standing wins half a million dollars. Having done a lot of camping and backpacking as a teen I'm fascinated by the program. The video shots of the area are beautiful!
Well now you've really piqued my interest! We will be sure to try and see if we can view the show (cancelled cable tv last year). We also have done a lot of camping/hiking over the past several decades (with & w/o our kids), but surviving totally 'off the land' would be extremely challenging (unless you're an indigenous person) and require extensive knowledge of bushcraft, and of some of your potential roommates (black bears, cougars & wolves come to mind). I suspect these competitions did not take place during the winter (otherwise I think I would be negotiating for more prize money!) :D More specific to our area of V.I., this will be the third year of the filming of Chesapeake Shores in our 'hood', which airs on the Hallmark channel apparently. So if you're interested in viewing more shots of our area, you might try tuning in to that show. :)
I'm the stippling fool you speak of; but, it's only because I don't know what I'm doing. I will take your advice next time I do trees, your results are gorgeous. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
Great video Steve! 😁 I'm so glad you are also doing a full spread for the show. This is already looking wonderful. I hope you are doing well my friend. 🤗
You made a very complicated concept, for me, sound more understandable. Or at least less complicated. Maybe after some time goes by for your pateron subs you could post the rocks for your UA-camrs. I know it’s asking a lot but would love to see this finished. Great job as always!
I've planned to do a two-page layout sometime and am glad you went first! My fear is the crack will pool paint and darken a line down the middle. Can see I'll need to review this again before starting my own project.
Steve: This was a wonderful tutorial! Your trees are gorgeous. I am wondering about what masking fluid you use? It seems to have a grey tint. The one I use is cream colored, which is difficult to see. Thank you for all that you share with us!
I'm probably missing something obvious but what is the 'perfect' scetchbook? Is this something you put together with the wc paper you mentioned or is it a commercial item? Love the painting you did on this post. I usually lean more to abstract and or really loose type painting but this was wonderful too.
Fabriano Artistico sketchbook, originally developed by an artist in Singapore and sold as limited editions through Kickstarter. Those don't exist anymore but the brand was picked up and new versions are now sold through Etchrlabs.com
Can you please recommend a substitute brush for the Rosemary Kolinsky sable #8? This brush is no longer available to be shipped to the US. Great video!
Awesome tutorial steve,years ago we went to GSMNP and I remember trees at the top on cling man's dome? that were bleached out white from acid rain that looked like your masked trees.😀Have you ever painted with acrylics?I've been playing around with it lately,totally different than wc.
I've been to Clingman's dome on several occasions. I know the type bare trees you're talking about. You'll see them here and there along the highest elevations of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Yes, I painted frequently with acrylic as an illustrator some years ago. I would like to get back to it a bit.
I think understanding value is the single hardest thing for me as a beginner artist. As someone who has never dabbled with art before I am accustomed to seeing the world without trying to parse out what the light was doing, my brain would interpret it correctly and that's it. Now, as a fifty-year old, I am struggling to even see the different values, let alone trying to recreate it.
It can be tricky. This video has a few hints. ua-cam.com/video/jIptwuEVxlU/v-deo.html Start by identifying the lightest or brightest part of the subject then the darkest. Thats usually the easiest part. Many subtle variances of middle values can often be grouped together for simplification. Thats all a good starting place.
Have u ever done a snow scene in the woods with pine trees with branches. Having a hard time putting in background where there are a lot of pine trees. I can't put in every branch. I didn't see anything in your channel. Do u use ink to make the lines? This video is kinda what i am talking about. The front tree starts out light in color, looking like a regular tree, but do you put in needle type marks later?
Light, fine branches over darker backgrounds need to be ink or light colored gouache or even acrylic. This video deals with that a little bit. ua-cam.com/video/2HtDUQ4raO0/v-deo.html
Steve, I just love your style! You also do a great job explaining what and why you’re doing what you do. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Question: when you started painting the darker values, were the lighter value trees completely dry or did you leave them damp? I’m assuming you let them dry, but just wanted to be sure!
Hi Steve, Are you familiar with Chinese brush stroke techniques? Can you demonstrate them? Much appreciation for all you do. You're an amazing teacher.
You need a tripod with a removable camera mount plate which most have. You'll need a beefy tripod with a ball head. light weight tripods won't handle the bag weight. This is mine. amzn.to/2x4oP7D
I am being very inspired by your videos. I've been watching them in a "topical" order -- how do I find the most recent posts? I feel dumb, but I'd like to be able to see the videos listed in date order. Is there an easy way?
"Uploads" on my main channel page is in chronological order newest to oldest. Or go to the "Videos" tab and they will also be newest to oldest. You can reverse the order with the "Sort By" menu to the right side. FYI, chronological won't put my videos into any special organization. I tend to post videos on topics pretty randomly.
Thank you! This is how I aspire to paint!
incredible.., masterful, inspiring and so
much to learn.!!!!
your videos are my joy
thank you, thank you, thank you
stunning
This!! This is SO what I needed! I’m not sure how I missed this video before. Fabulous watching this in real-time! I can’t wait to have some time to apply what I’ve learned from this. Thank you, Steve!
I truly appreciate and enjoy your videos Steve. Thanks for sharing all your tips, with watercolor.
You, sir are the best teacher I never had. Thank you so very much. Brilliant.
Wow! I learned so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much that is an enormous help to me. I am inexperienced and am painting a mountainous area in Zimbabwe which has many clumps of pine trees dotted on those mountains. A huge help my gratitude.
You are such an excellent teacher. Your brush technique is amazing. It’s so light almost as if you are feathering in the paint. I’ve seen this on other of your videos and it’s a delight to watch. I feel it is so disrespectful of UA-cam to interrupt your videos with commercials instead of placing them at the beginning and end of your video.
Very nice. Thanks
Steve, you are simply amazing! I admire your patience. Thank you for an in depth demo doing it your way
Thank so much for all your videos. You are a great teacher. I am learning so much.
So glad I stumbled on your UA-cam channel a few weeks ago Steve! As a beginner your videos are helpful and informative. I've been bing-watching them trying to catch up! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Keith. Welcome to the channel!
All I can say is "Thank you thank you thank you" for sharing. I learn so much from listening and watching you. I"m not sure how you do it -- talk while painting complex scenes -- but I sure appreciate it. As I recently attempted such a woven light/dark tree-scape (that ended disappointingly), I am pleased to see this approach. Again, my thanks.
I'm writing a new song that's going to be a big hit. It's called, "Gotta Treat Leaf Clumps Like a Mass!" I may add the word "baby" at the end, not sure yet. But seriously, Steve, anyone watching this video - despite their level or ability - is going to walk away a better artist. Plain and simple. And that's why myself, and I assume many others are thrilled when you post a new video showcasing how you approach a painting. It's like finding a small key that opens just one simple lock to self-improvement. Always grateful for the inspiration and to watch you work. Great stuff right here, my friend. Thank you! :D
Bahahaha! I'll write the lyrics and you can write the tune! Thanks my friend, glad this was helpful!
M.D. Ca
I love the way you painted those trees. They look so natural and have depth. Thank you for your tutorials. They are a real help.
I live in northern California with lots of beautiful pine trees, and have been trying to learn to watercolor. This video will be so helpful. Thank you for sharing your gift.
I really appreciate the way you use photos for reference. I’ve always worked using multiple references, and it prevents getting trapped by an inadequate photo. And, I personally tend to get tight way too quickly if I only have one reference
Bravo. I learned new things with this tutorial. You can always learn new things if you open your mind and eyes. Love it
when you do landscapes, and will enjoy seeing the final piece. Thanks for being secure enough to share your wisdom. Al
You are truely an amazing artist. I love your style with the illustrationist background. Your colors are spot on always. When I need to zero out my brain and get back to neutrals and reality you are always here...
You are a master at this craft! You’ve made me understand some things that I just couldn’t before. This will also apply to masses of flowers or whatever else and you explained it so well that it almost became simple! I said almost! Thank you so much for this! Very much appreciated by me and certainly by many others!
Thank you so much! Your tutorial answered so many of my questions about painting a wooded area like the one in your painting. Two thumbs up for this demo!
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing ❤
Beautiful, thank you 🌲💛😊
Constantly impressed by your control of brush and color. Well done sir.
An excellent tutorial from an artist Clearly explained and using subtitles Thankyou very much
So glad to see this video and to hear about your full spread painting and this approach to painting a complex background landscape. Looking forward to your rock video too, Steve!
So, after watching this repeatedly, I realized I had a complex foliage scene in my own backyard that I was previously seeing as a mass of boring green. Understand that I love, love trees and foliage but the perimeter of my yard I'd ignored as a subject to paint. With this video and several others, I saw how to turn a stip of green into interesting shapes with a splash of hydrangeas, tinges of red burbury bushes, and a dogwood tree that now pops against a dark background. I also tried some Canson Moulin de Roy rough that I'd been given at Cheap Joe's to make this a learning experience from the git-go. Thumbs up on the paper and I'm an Arches' fan.
Planning and details are so important and you explained that well. One of the things I liked about this video (and other ones you have done) is how you explain your thought process as you proceed. Little details, like leaving the thin line of white as you negatively painted, and not trying to stippling the tree leaves are very helpful. I have often painted in the woods and still consider complex woods a challenge. It really helps when you explain things that are probably obvious to you, but certainly not clear much of your audience.
So, thanks again for the video and congenial manner of presentation.
Thanks Jim. Glad it was helpful!
A huge thank you Steve for this video. Your insights into the mind of watercolor are invaluable and so very much appreciated. 💞💫
Beautiful painting and beautifully taught!
fabulous Steve, Thank you again!
This is such a wonderful tutorial! I will be heading over to Patron to sign up. Also, I appreciate the scripture shared at the end of each of your video. Thank you for gently shining your Light.
What a marvelous teaching video....thank you so much!!
Excellent video, which will help my watercolor paintings immensely. Happy painting!
Great instruction for trees and again use of masking fluid, thank you
Enjoyed this video. I will be watching it a few times to get it in my head. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Wonderful Steve, the technique of value cannot be overstated. Thank you for sharing
Wow my friend, an excellent video, you are the real Sensei of water-colour, Thanks.
I really appreciate all the information you give us, Thank you!
Just absolutely gorgeous!
I’ve learned so much from your tutorials - thank you!
Excellent video...really enjoyed your approach to doing the background..will give it a try! Thanks
Thanks Steve. I ran into this problem with my last painting. Ending up just changing the look to my skill level. Now I know what to do next time :)
Wonderful! I've been working on my trees lately and this video helped.Thanks!!!
Oh my gosh, it is so beautiful, I hope you will show the finished painting. Love it, thanks so much!
What is scabies?
LP What is scabies?
You are a fantastic Teacher!
Beautifully detailed piece, Steve! I love it spanning the two pages. It's nice that that sketchbook lays so flat!
Thanks Denise! Glad you stopped by. It does sit pretty flat. Best part is its made with Fabriano Artistico paper.
Enjoyed this once again Steve, many thanks.
Having now watched about 20 of your vids, Im worried that I might be addicted. Im heading to Mozambique for work next month and I feel bery inspired to do some plein air work while Im there.
Totally engrossing and wonderfully instructive!
As always amazing!!!!
Thank you for another great video, Steve. I so appreciate what you do and how you teach and talk about technique. Your style is very comfortable and approachable compared with other instructors on UA-cam or in person. I have learned so much! It may be that I like it because you have a style I gravitate to as a new watercolor painter. Whatever, it works for me. Thanks and keep up the good work. I am glad to be a Patreon supporter.
Thanks so much Michelle!
Great video. Learned a lot. Now to see if I can apply it to my painting.
love it steve.. another great video. your lessons over the past year have helpes me tremendously. i cant wait for the second half to go up on your patreon. thanks again steve!!
Thank you, Steve that was awesome, like alway you make it very enjoyable, interesting and inspiring.
Your skills blow my mind! You're so inspiring!
This is so helpful Steve. I love the way you explain everything, you make me feel that I just might be able to do this. Keep up the wonderful work.
Thanks, Steve. I learned a lot from this one!
Steve, as a resident of Vancouver Island in the Pacific Northwest, this video was extremely helpful. Thank you! I hope to see the rest someday.
Beautiful area! I've been treated to views of it on the TV survival show, Alone.
Yes, we are blessed; it is beautiful here (we're in Qualicum Beach). I haven't seen Alone, but will be sure to check it out now. ;) What I can tell you is, there are a gazillion trees here just like the ones you painted in this video. So thank you for sharing your approach & knowledge on how to untangle a forest. Very much appreciated!
Alone is one of my favorite shows. 3 seasons were shot in Vancouver Island. Its a reality competition where one or two people are left alone to survive in a remote area and live off the land. If they give up they "tap out" or ask to be picked up. Last survivor standing wins half a million dollars. Having done a lot of camping and backpacking as a teen I'm fascinated by the program. The video shots of the area are beautiful!
Well now you've really piqued my interest! We will be sure to try and see if we can view the show (cancelled cable tv last year). We also have done a lot of camping/hiking over the past several decades (with & w/o our kids), but surviving totally 'off the land' would be extremely challenging (unless you're an indigenous person) and require extensive knowledge of bushcraft, and of some of your potential roommates (black bears, cougars & wolves come to mind). I suspect these competitions did not take place during the winter (otherwise I think I would be negotiating for more prize money!) :D More specific to our area of V.I., this will be the third year of the filming of Chesapeake Shores in our 'hood', which airs on the Hallmark channel apparently. So if you're interested in viewing more shots of our area, you might try tuning in to that show. :)
Your insights are so valuable, thank you!
Superb teaching. Bless you
Thank you. I learn so much from you.
Great information! Thanks.
I'm the stippling fool you speak of; but, it's only because I don't know what I'm doing. I will take your advice next time I do trees, your results are gorgeous. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
Michael Wilton I’ve been there, done that trust me.
Great video Steve! 😁 I'm so glad you are also doing a full spread for the show. This is already looking wonderful. I hope you are doing well my friend. 🤗
Hey Val. Yeah I'm happy I did a full spread too. It was really a blast to do. Thanks!
Well done!
fantastic! such beautiful painting.
Wow!!!
Absolutely love your tutorials, I've only recently discovered them, new subscriber x
yes, great idea ! thanks!!! very nice demo!! Brigitte
I like to use alizerin crimson on my trees. Sort of reddish violet too.
Awesome as usual!
Wow! Love it. Magical is correct. :)
I will so grab my watercolors tomorrow. Wonderful painting! 👍
I like the video's, but the music isn't needed.
Very nice video!
this was inspiring!
Thank you.
You made a very complicated concept, for me, sound more understandable. Or at least less complicated. Maybe after some time goes by for your pateron subs you could post the rocks for your UA-camrs. I know it’s asking a lot but would love to see this finished. Great job as always!
Never fear! I’ll do more rock tutorials for everyone at some point.
You have taught me so much about watercolors. Thank you also for the bible verses!
My pleasure!
I just discovered the perfect sketchbook. I hope he intends to create more of them.
Great class. I’ve learned some more techniques for my landscapes. Thanks once more. -OkieSketcher1949
I've planned to do a two-page layout sometime and am glad you went first! My fear is the crack will pool paint and darken a line down the middle. Can see I'll need to review this again before starting my own project.
It did a little on the before and after pages at the stitching, but nothing is standing out on the main spread.
Steve: This was a wonderful tutorial! Your trees are gorgeous. I am wondering about what masking fluid you use? It seems to have a grey tint. The one I use is cream colored, which is difficult to see. Thank you for all that you share with us!
Where can I see part 2? Gorgeous work and instruction!!!
I'm probably missing something obvious but what is the 'perfect' scetchbook? Is this something you put together with the wc paper you mentioned or is it a commercial item? Love the painting you did on this post. I usually lean more to abstract and or really loose type painting but this was wonderful too.
Fabriano Artistico sketchbook, originally developed by an artist in Singapore and sold as limited editions through Kickstarter. Those don't exist anymore but the brand was picked up and new versions are now sold through Etchrlabs.com
Can you please recommend a substitute brush for the Rosemary Kolinsky sable #8? This brush is no longer available to be shipped to the US. Great video!
I like Escodas too. Not cheap but this is a good brush amzn.to/3zvxtqP
Awesome tutorial steve,years ago we went to GSMNP and I remember trees at the top on cling man's dome? that were bleached out white from acid rain that looked like your masked trees.😀Have you ever painted with acrylics?I've been playing around with it lately,totally different than wc.
I've been to Clingman's dome on several occasions. I know the type bare trees you're talking about. You'll see them here and there along the highest elevations of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Yes, I painted frequently with acrylic as an illustrator some years ago. I would like to get back to it a bit.
Nice video !
原來Tom是畫家，回台見！☺️
I think understanding value is the single hardest thing for me as a beginner artist. As someone who has never dabbled with art before I am accustomed to seeing the world without trying to parse out what the light was doing, my brain would interpret it correctly and that's it. Now, as a fifty-year old, I am struggling to even see the different values, let alone trying to recreate it.
It can be tricky. This video has a few hints. ua-cam.com/video/jIptwuEVxlU/v-deo.html
Start by identifying the lightest or brightest part of the subject then the darkest. Thats usually the easiest part. Many subtle variances of middle values can often be grouped together for simplification. Thats all a good starting place.
@@mindofwatercolor Thank you so much for that advice and the link. I appreciate it!
Just found this! 😊
Oops.....I should have scrolled down to see your supply list. You already answered my question!
Have u ever done a snow scene in the woods with pine trees with branches. Having a hard time putting in background where there are a lot of pine trees. I can't put in every branch. I didn't see anything in your channel. Do u use ink to make the lines? This video is kinda what i am talking about. The front tree starts out light in color, looking like a regular tree, but do you put in needle type marks later?
Light, fine branches over darker backgrounds need to be ink or light colored gouache or even acrylic. This video deals with that a little bit. ua-cam.com/video/2HtDUQ4raO0/v-deo.html
"WOOD" you look at that,its perfect.
:)
Absolutely lovey, ....great instruction
. I enjoy your videos very much
What kind of watercolor journal are you working in?
Steve, I just love your style! You also do a great job explaining what and why you’re doing what you do. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Question: when you started painting the darker values, were the lighter value trees completely dry or did you leave them damp? I’m assuming you let them dry, but just wanted to be sure!
Yes, they were dry.
Hi Steve, Are you familiar with Chinese brush stroke techniques? Can you demonstrate them? Much appreciation for all you do. You're an amazing teacher.
Kind of familiar. Probably not enough to demonstrate.
Thankyou Steve. Expensive, but worth it. How do attach the case to tripod?
You need a tripod with a removable camera mount plate which most have. You'll need a beefy tripod with a ball head. light weight tripods won't handle the bag weight. This is mine. amzn.to/2x4oP7D
I am being very inspired by your videos. I've been watching them in a "topical" order -- how do I find the most recent posts? I feel dumb, but I'd like to be able to see the videos listed in date order. Is there an easy way?
"Uploads" on my main channel page is in chronological order newest to oldest. Or go to the "Videos" tab and they will also be newest to oldest. You can reverse the order with the "Sort By" menu to the right side. FYI, chronological won't put my videos into any special organization. I tend to post videos on topics pretty randomly.