If you are painting a winter landscape where the pine tree is the hero of your project, you need to be able to paint a big, tall and gorgeous snowy pine tree. In this blog, I’ll teach you in very easy steps, how you can create an absolutely attractive and realistic looking snowy acrylic pine tree …
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We start painting this winter creek acrylic painting by creating the first 3 layers of the landscape, starting with the sky first. Layer 1: Start with white + teal blue to color the sky. Blend it random.
Layer 2: Add the left mountain with white & black mix.. add some textures with white while coloring.
Layer 3: Add the right mountain with blue & white first, and then blend in some purple. Again add more white to create some mountain textures.
Procrastination can be a common struggle for artists, preventing them from fully exploring their creativity and achieving their artistic goals. If you find yourself constantly putting off your painting sessions or feeling stuck in a cycle of procrastination, fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into valuable tips to help you overcome procrastination and …
Artistic self-doubt, a common companion on the creative journey. Many artists, whether seasoned professionals or aspiring beginners, often find themselves questioning the quality of their own work. But is it normal to think my art is bad? In this article, we will explore the common experiences of artists who grapple with self-doubt, the factors that …
To paint this almost monochrome winter lake acrylic painting, I used mostly white and black to create the misty background. With a lil darker shade of grey, create the snow land rugged edge. And then in the same brush, pick up a lil bit of teal to continue further down in the canvas to paint the lake and cover the entire canvas.
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In the vast landscape of artistic pursuits, it is not uncommon to experience periods of boredom and dissatisfaction, accompanied by a sense of uncertainty about one’s life direction. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creative, these feelings can be disheartening and overwhelming. However, it’s essential to recognize that you are not alone in …
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We will paint the background mountains in this winter cabin reflection painting, in two layers. First create the darker one in the front with blue and black, and then added a lot of white to the same brush, to create the lighter one on the back. Keep less paint in your brush and no water at all, because we want to have dry brushstrokes to create the mountain textures.
This ebook is written by an artist who loves to paint snowy pine trees but once struggled to paint them. Written in a step-by-step format, that is easy to read and understand, this tutorial is meant to help you get a hang on painting 9 different types of snowy pine trees using 4 different brushes: …