How to Paint a Tree-Filled Background With Just a Few Easy Brushstrokes

In today’s video, you’ll see watercolor painter Ann Pember use a single paintbrush and a few colors of green to create the illusion of a forest of trees.

I’m always impressed by artists who let their brushes do the work for them, and Ann is definitely one of those artists. Take a look as she moves her brush almost randomly, allowing small shapes and details to appear in order to give her trees a stronger sense of depth and reality:

NOTE: You can also get Ann Pember’s full watercolor tutorial at Creative Catalyst.

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VIDEO: How to Create Loose, Effortless Brushstrokes in Watercolors

In today's video, watercolor expert Betty Carr demonstrates how she gets into the rhythm of painting before actually jumping into a real painting. Think of it like warm-up exercises for your brush AND your mind. She also discusses some ways that you can keep your brushstrokes fresh, organic and lively. . . as you'll see, in watercolors, less is definitely more. Take a look: NOTE: You can get Betty Carr's full watercolor DVD tutorial at Creative catalyst. . . read more