Understanding Tree Foliage Value Patterns in Watercolor. Recorded LIVE!

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Join me LIVE, May 3rd at 2 PM EDT for a mini tree workshop. We'll be talking about tree foliage, how to visualize it, simplify it and paint it using reference photos.
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@kevinevans8505 Жыл бұрын

I do literally thank God for people who know things and who are prepared to show the rest of us how to do them.

@donnabirney817 6 ай бұрын

I loved this video on trees!! LEARNED SOOOO MUCH!!!!! THANKS !!!

@candaceainslie980 9 ай бұрын

This is probably one of the most valuable tutorials I’ve seen !

@duke2011ful Жыл бұрын

I just love your style! So easy going, funny and easy to understand. Now if I could just translate it to my paper! LOL I’m new to watercolor and I won’t give up. 🤣

@texas1949 Жыл бұрын

Me, too! 😂

@Grannycowpastures 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve made my own spiral field books by cutting arches paper to the size I want and having them spiral bound at office supply store. Inexpensive and you can use your favorite paper. I use mat board as covers

@Rockymtnbloom 2 ай бұрын

What does the spiral binding run at copy stores?

@annhovland8407 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched so many artists do trees, but you are the first one to break it down. Thank you so much.

@joanncampbell2472 3 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST ever. I love his approach. It's not about technique or brush strokes, its about perception and art. Just what I wanted. All the videos are great

@lolab56 10 ай бұрын

This is so great -- I watched this when it first came out and it was incredibly helpful. Anyone, even with a modicum of drawing talent, struggles with: "[W]here do I begin?" This gives one a roadmap, not just for trees, but for any detailed object. I've been watching you since the beginning and you taught me about brushes, paint, paper, glazing, and on, and on. It's wonderful to see how much the channel has grown and understandably so!.Thank you so much for your time and clear instruction in teaching watercolor!

@job3687 Жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos for past couple of years, just saw this one today, that was streamed 4yrs ago. I am thrilled to find it! Trees are always a big issue for me. Think this will help greatly! You are such a talented guy. Thank you for sharing those things that can be taught, they definitely help even the talentless folks. Lol

@terrismith5649 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to the person that said how he made field books.

@PlacesWeveBeen 5 жыл бұрын

There really aren't that many channels that can hold my attention for two hours straight, but this is one of them. Wonderful, explanation and demonstration of value patterns. Also, I'm a big fan of Bee Paper.

@awatercolourist 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about papers made by bees 😄, but I have to agree with the rest of this comment. I like how Steve advises us not to stipple. To rephrase another KZfaqr, don’t stipple, rather have the confidence to use the whole body of your brush. I’ve tried this advise once and it does produce more mature results. I think I’ll try Steve’s method of only stopping a few leaves here and there.

@lOwlEyesl 5 жыл бұрын

Steve, you're the best. Thank you so much for this lesson.

@juststartingover2735 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Squinting made me “see” what you were talking about! Im so excited to try this now. Thank you!!

@moyke3 2 жыл бұрын

What brand Prussian Blue and Payne's Grey do you like?

@mindofwatercolor 2 жыл бұрын

M. Graham

@leilaluginbill916 6 жыл бұрын

Home, Washington...I have picked up so many hints from your videos! I’ve been painting watercolor for years with several different instructors and styles, but your videos have helped me solve so many different problems that no one else ever addressed. You are my Saturday morning ‘go to’ site! Thanks🤗

@103Ds 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! You are a great teacher. While watching I found myself appreciating the time you took to plan this lesson, in addition to your knowledge and skills.

@karenturner-cf7vq Жыл бұрын

This video was interesting. You have some useful tips. Thankyou

@lillianbuchberger665 2 жыл бұрын

The Pas Manitoba Canada. Have really enjoyed watching your videos.

@maureenserafini1949 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for responding! I am really enjoying your videos & your super personality!!

@cananimal1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve! I finally understand how to break it down....and see the values....now to become proficient 🙂

@karenowen7854 6 жыл бұрын

A friend & I are teaching ourselves how to watercolor nature journaling. Although I have several reference books to gleen from, this has been the best instruction on value shape. Your referring to Bob Ross's happy trees is perfect. I'm just now beginning to use reference photos & the tracing paper trick. Thank you for being so authentic.

@allisonwilson6435 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ideas on achieving various color depths. You sure did help in pulling out the complexity of pictures into a more simplistic picture making it a bit easier to see the shapes.

@kathycorbin6038 3 жыл бұрын

Truly a great tree tutorial. Understand it much better now. Thank you!

@Belkysao 6 жыл бұрын

I value all your classes very much. I appreciate your generosity and dedication. Thank you, thank you very much.

@judithpool8177 3 жыл бұрын

You are an incredible good teacher. Thank you.

@anahata2009 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated all of this, but special thanks for the examples of other artists at the end that introduced me to Ian Sidaway. Because of you, I went to his website and was completely blown away by his work. Always happy to be introduced to new artists I've not seen before. So much inspiration all around. Thanks, Steve.

@enigma5651 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely illuminating!

@karenmcelroy9571 2 жыл бұрын

I so appreciated you value study on trees. I am a beginning and am working on a landscape with so many aspen trees. I stipple it to death but after seeing your demonstration, I'm going to begin again. Also loved seeing photos of how others have handling this. Great video!

@vxinos 6 жыл бұрын

i really enjoyed this tutorial after watching this i feel like i gained so much knowlege and been practicing the techniques you showed us. thank for sharing your techniques with us

@bardotte5757 5 жыл бұрын

I love my journals (at the start I was a journal junkie, had to buy what I saw & liked, from leather backed to beautiful Indian banana paper from a friend) I love to add colour & shapes to these magnificent books which I date & sign as they make an excellent record of where I have been & what I have sketched & recorded on my travels.

@jillgustavis 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I missed this video when it came out, but I wish I could like it multiple times! Very Helpful! I love the understanding, not replicating mindset.

@ajtommie1 6 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of taking Angela Fehr’s Watercolor mastery class and she did a week’s lesson on value. Your tracing paper example really makes it much more clear to me. This is another great lesson, Steve! Thanks!

@nightdragon201 5 жыл бұрын

hides my tree branch painting....... i know i'm late but great video!! when you first started your channel was around the same time i was looking into starting watercolor again, and i have to say, i enjoy every video. Wonderfully instructive, fun to watch, and easy to follow. and i constantly find myself rewatching them all over an over. Thank you for your amazing work!

@amandavernon2658 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for giving Wet Paint a shout out! I'm a MN girl and try to shop local but artist grade supplies are very limited at the local chain craft stores...usually a small selection of W&N and Daniel Smith if lucky and maybe one highly overpriced 100% cotton paper in the joint. Blick's has a selection but is a chain retailer and shopping there is a chain retailer experience . I am so excited to find out I have a Independently owned ART store that is staffed completely by artist!! I've never met a craft store employee who has any history with even a single art medium beside their school days and the guy who does frames. That's why I appreciate people like you!! A quick scan of the website checked off every box on my wish list. An hour drive both ways is well worth supporting my new store . I'm lucky I watched your worst mistake video a couple weeks ago...something tells me once again I'm going to appreciate your wise advice :).

@abcd1234783 5 жыл бұрын

Hi from São Paulo, Brazil Steve and everybody. Very nice you spending your time doing the lessons for us and more is free !!! . So good . You can not imagine how nice it is. Many thanks to you. Dina Kaufman

@apronhugsingreeenbay 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching us how a watercolorist thinks when approaching a subject.

@MariaNyceDesigns 5 жыл бұрын

WOW, did I learn something FABULOUS today by watching this video!!! Thanks & blessings for sharing this "valuable" information!!!

@brooke1969 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, such an eye opener for me, thank you so much.. I can’t imagine going further in my art without knowing this very important lesson.. Thank you so much

@zoweegeewhiz 6 жыл бұрын

Steve, what a great lesson.

@lindathaxton1994 Жыл бұрын

This was a VERY valuable lesson for me & so appreciated. Thank you for helping me improve on my watercolor journey! 🙏

@irmareitz701 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I can’t wait to put your advise into practice. Bless you!

@robertterrell3065 5 жыл бұрын

Values have shapes. This is really good! It's helping me understand how value and color work even after being an artist for over 50 years. And, in art school back in the 1970s we studied negative space. It's not what he's teaching here, exactly. But it really dovetails with values have shapes. Actually it's like teaching the same thing but from a different direction.

@joycegary5793 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is so informative. I've been struggling with painting trees.

@gitikaasiwal6746 6 жыл бұрын

This is such a wonderful tutorial. Thank you Sir. God bless you.

@traceymars 5 жыл бұрын

I bought one of those unicorn Arches watercolor sketchbooks from Amazon. I thought it was super expensive so I didn’t buy all of them. Now I kick myself for that. I HAVE painted in it and the paper is AWESOME! 🙀👍

@upsong1 5 жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful lesson for a beginner like me. Thank you so much!!!

@pisdamati 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!!! I spend so much time watching them, that I don't have time to do any painting and try your suggestions.

@richardbailey2624 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I've learned a lot from you. Putting them to paper Is another thing altogether ! But I'll keep trying ! Thanks....your a lot of fun too..which is what really matters.

@SouthernArtGallery 6 жыл бұрын

Value Patterns are so imporant. Great lesson.

@pattycyr8662 6 жыл бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher! Patty/Arizona

@canniemawson6380 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Such great suggestions tracing paper, value shapes, detail on edges if I just practice those 3 things I think there will be an improvement and it takes the overwhelmingness out of tackling trees.

@susanbradford4543 6 жыл бұрын

When I first began watercolors I did value studies with a whole range of Tombow gray markers before every painting. I have since decided that a value study could be done faster with just two markers identifying lights left white, midtones with #55 and darks in #77. If really needed you can do a second coat of the darker marker. Goes fast & gives you a few minutes to plan your approach.

@andreajlmoore 6 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I have found your channel! Fantastic. So informative.

@ChristinaTodd1970 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my God! That Arches field book.....! Yes! I did hear the angles singing. Mind......blown!

@carolspell9239 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful for this video. My great granddaughter wants me to paint from a watercolor painting and I'm a newby watercolor painter. This is Perfect! Thank you so much. I love all of your work and you are an excellent teacher.

@neerugrover5194 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for teaching about foliage painting

@SusieDiamond221 6 жыл бұрын

Just watching now, Steve, Ithaca, NY here!! Love your videos. You have amazing talent, thank you for sharing and showing so much of your talent and knowledge.

@philmendez4771 6 жыл бұрын

Watching you from Finland. I love the way you teach.

@joys4524 6 жыл бұрын

Ontario, Canada. Thank you, Steve! I can't get my head around negative painting, this makes sense.

@kjellkanin 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I am a dabber, like your first example, which has never served me well. But I've been struggling to figure out how to paint trees in a different way. This is super helpful and very well explained!

@somacarr7528 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this through workshop!

@davidprice9444 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Im'e david price from Bucks in England.I really enjoy your tutorials

@womaninattic 2 жыл бұрын

Woot for Wet Paint! Hello from Minneapolis, MN USA!

@Linda-qq5mg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much for a wonderful informative video. I have learned so much, all the while thoroughly enjoying your instruction!

@hankvana2149 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve - really enjoyed that! Now I have to paint a forest... one tree at a time :-) Cheers from Ontario Canada.

@DistractedDaisy 6 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful tutorial.. you broke it down in so many ways..

@bethjames9246 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Thank you for teaching us to understand!!!

@Ruby-wise 6 жыл бұрын

Love these paints! , as I often paint in softer values...also, I have some of D Smith’s Primatek..they are all wonderful..!

@Ajax98 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Time to get practicing! Thank you!

@terriminkus3315 6 жыл бұрын

Love your talent!

@claychick100 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Steve, what a great tutorial and one that opened my eyes to how to approach seeing values. Thanks so much!

@mindofwatercolor 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathryn!

@jenniesebrasky6023 5 жыл бұрын

Steve, often view your channel but never have commented before. This session is excellent. It's exactly what I needed. Just came home to Ohio from a visit to Texas hill country, and want to capture that landscape in a watercolor. Thank you so much for this.

@NYtalk60 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was a great resource since I'm just starting!

@suzannestevens8257 Жыл бұрын

Thks very much. I've learned a lot.

@crystallp6274 6 жыл бұрын

Gosh, I wish I could have tuned in during the live broadcast! Great information as always! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@br.talsania 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@mariusvaiciulis5072 6 жыл бұрын

loved it! especialy the detail hinting part.

@carollen5633 2 жыл бұрын

Just relax, you know us... we love you.

@user-tf1gd6vh3l 6 ай бұрын

Really interesting also the style is just what I like, thank you. Sue

@duke2011ful Жыл бұрын

Whooo hooo! This is great. Thank you.

@claudiaphillips3344 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from beautiful British Columbia. Love your videos and learn so much. Very grateful!

@janejit5756 4 жыл бұрын

Bangkok,Thailand. Thank u for this vdo. It is very useful. Now I understand how to paint a tree. I will practice more and more. I wish u and your's family have a good time.

@ItsOnlyMeAgain 5 жыл бұрын

Steve all you need is a zutter bind it all machine and you can make those books yourself and it’s so easy. Machine is available on Amazon. Great video again, I always felt like I was a rubbish artist coz I can’t draw from my imagination so I was happy to know I should be studying more. Thanks for being such a great teacher

@paulapost8004 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I am seeing trees in a totally different way now. While out walking this morning I was saying to myself "umbrellas" "fingers"....and actually noticing the shading. I love trees but have been am a new painter and have been intimidated by trying to paint them because I felt like i was just being very haphazard. Using the tracing paper is such a great thing! I know understand the process much better and need to practice and practice. I tried a small tree today and using the process here it was much better than previous efforts! Thank you for your presenting such clear techniques in your videos!

@irmareitz701 5 жыл бұрын

Paula Post . Me too Paula. I’m also seeing trees in a new way. This tutorial has definitely made a huge difference in how I handle trees and like you it is no longer hit and miss but I can approach it with confidence. ❤️❤️❤️

@macarthurkaren 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve....so instructive.

@worldgonemad1977 5 жыл бұрын

Hi from Scotland uk. Enjoying your lessons🌲🌳🌴

@cathyb7806 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve! Hello from Oklahoma! Thank you, for a great tutorial. I have a new understanding and approach to trees. maybe now my trees won't look like green popcicles 😉

@pjlewisful 4 жыл бұрын

"detail drunk"...love it!

@ruthdallas6125 Жыл бұрын

I found this lesson exceptionally helpful.

@anthonykoeslag 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I used it as company and inspiration while I was sketching today :)

@cmeblu75 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, this actually helped me so much with a shell I’m drawing, was stuck in the details & heard you in the background “value study” and all of a sudden…. I have a 3D shell & it’s the values that made all the difference, not the stupid details

@n.caronnelson9690 Жыл бұрын

I like the tracing paper process''; it has multiple applications. Tx😊

@t2terri 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your talents! Great tips, help motivate me to get it right,

@soniamoore9776 2 жыл бұрын

I found this really useful to watch. I will start using the tracing paper and value exercise .

@USvitoria 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your live , I will tray to do it. You inspire me. Congratulations

@RebeccaSB 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks muchly! Great teaching for trees which can be difficult but applies to everything!

@craigpotter4056 6 жыл бұрын

I'm lovin this!

@janparker3214 Жыл бұрын

Love your work!

@thelmablake7045 6 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos! Very informative! I am from Virginia! Neighbor!

@lorimarum6261 6 жыл бұрын

Very good explanations for value and highlights in very detailed subjects...thank you

@mossmade5x5 3 жыл бұрын

T his video is ROCKING MY WORLD. I have an OCD strick that stops me more and more as I age. I love detail but it gets exhausting so I WON"T even sit down to paint> I should be able to sit down and enjoy painting< now that I have a new understanding> How precious a gift!!! THANK YOU>