EASY brushstrokes for REALISTIC pine trees » how to paint watercolor evergreens for beginners

Learn how to paint watercolor evergreens for beginners with this watercolour tutorial featuring easy brushstrokes for realistic pine trees.
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  • @JuliaLisArt
    @JuliaLisArt2 жыл бұрын

    My '4 techniques to paint pine trees' video is the most popular video on my channel, so I thought I'd release a more detailed, real time version of one of my favourite pine trees to paint. Enjoy!

  • @BTiegs

    @BTiegs

    Жыл бұрын

    Adding drk green shadows under the clumps of branches creates a nice effect.

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 Жыл бұрын

    Very pretty evergreen Julia! Fun fact: years ago when I was a hairstylist if we added darker color to gain more shadow we referred to it as low lights to avoid confusion for our clients. Highlights was used to describe lighter colors in the blonde family. My stylist still uses these terms today. The other day I was listening to a tutorial and the artist also called her darker colors low lights. I thought that was great. Blessings to you and everyone!

  • @patmorehead2690
    @patmorehead269015 күн бұрын

    You are such a natural teacher. Love your video

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @dianemccabe9907
    @dianemccabe99078 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! I'm just starting out and I have been trying to paint these and always look like triangles!!! I finally made a tree this morning that actually looks like a tree!!!! I'm so happy!!!😊

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @mjrtla
    @mjrtla2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this Detail Pine Tree Tutorial!! Adding in that darker pigment at the BOTTOM really brings the tree to LIFE ! Thank you for that tip!!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I thought so too!

  • @alecspajarillo8743
    @alecspajarillo87432 жыл бұрын

    THANK FOR ANOTHER GREAT TUTORIAL! I'M LEARNING TONS OF TECHNIQUE FROM YOU 🥺❤️🧡

  • @ChristinaHerman
    @ChristinaHerman Жыл бұрын

    This is the best evergreen tutorial I have found. Thank You!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a compliment - thank you!

  • @elleneade9164
    @elleneade91642 жыл бұрын

    Ever since I've seen Bob Ross do his happy little trees I was hooked but I have found it very challenging to do in acrylic paint and in watercolors. So far you're explanation And demonstration is the easiest to follow and I'm pretty happy with my one little tree. I will practice a few more tonight. I thought they would be so much easier.Lol. Thank you

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's so awesome to hear, thank you for sharing your success :)

  • @charlottepropes8702
    @charlottepropes87022 жыл бұрын

    love this simple yet elegant painting. Can't wait to try this!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @glennjahier-jo6td
    @glennjahier-jo6td2 ай бұрын

    Love your teaching

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 ай бұрын

    :)

  • @roxannerosecrans4441
    @roxannerosecrans44412 жыл бұрын

    Omg I can't wait to do this today! Love the pine tree 🌲

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have fun!

  • @carolyndaughton3373
    @carolyndaughton3373 Жыл бұрын

    This is gorgeous! Thank you for a lovely tutorial.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @wandaspencer9523
    @wandaspencer95237 ай бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung4484 Жыл бұрын

    This tutorial was very helpful indeed. I can’t believe how much affect adding the black made on the dimensionality of your branches. I know trees are supposed to be easy to do but I personally don’t find them so easy. I appreciate how you break it all down in an intelligible fashion. Thank you, Merry Christmas 🎄 🥰

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy you found this helpful!

  • @Centannicocktails
    @Centannicocktails7 ай бұрын

    Omg! Trees gave been my nemesis!! I found your video last night. I wish I could share a picture here! It's all about the right brush. Thank you!!!!!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    Share it on instagram!

  • @Centannicocktails

    @Centannicocktails

    7 ай бұрын

    @@JuliaLisArt OK. Can you tell me how? Post on my IG and tag you? What is your OG acct? Thanks!!

  • @sallytoomey1173
    @sallytoomey11732 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Your tutorials so helpful. Thank you.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yay! :)

  • @Unleach77
    @Unleach77 Жыл бұрын

    I love your tutorials and paintings 🙌😊 Thank you so much for taking the time to pass on your skills.. Your awesome 🙏

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @lilycascio1884
    @lilycascio1884 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent instruction! This helped me a lot! Thank you!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @MoviesSam
    @MoviesSam Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. I'm just starting to learn watercolors and seeing your technique really helps.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @marycalderon6702
    @marycalderon6702 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the simple way you you did that .

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @debcavan
    @debcavan9 ай бұрын

    That makes sense. I will try it today. Thank you

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    9 ай бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @joanmac3367
    @joanmac3367 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @angiemoore1644
    @angiemoore16442 жыл бұрын

    You make it look so easy!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't overthink it :)

  • @debbietretter9762
    @debbietretter9762 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You!! Best ever!. I think I finally get it!! Really, really helped!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @Tzippi
    @Tzippi7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! This was fun and easy for a beginner!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @technobubba4
    @technobubba4 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the artistry !

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @ruthherring6035
    @ruthherring6035 Жыл бұрын

    So helpful, thank you!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @user-tg6ev6bb6q
    @user-tg6ev6bb6q10 ай бұрын

    love your techniques

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sukumac9013
    @sukumac90133 ай бұрын

    Thank you - so helpful. :)

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    3 ай бұрын

    :)

  • @dianenortness2131
    @dianenortness2131 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial thank you!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @francaiseism
    @francaiseism5 ай бұрын

    Very nice technique.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Lisa!

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn4680 Жыл бұрын

    Love this thank you😊

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @wendychampness1901
    @wendychampness19012 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. I will be using it❣️

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @Tugboat-R-Us
    @Tugboat-R-Us Жыл бұрын

    I’m loving the Princeton brushes and just started using the brush that’s she’s using in her video and these brushes are fantastic. I tend to use too much water and this brush allows me to control my water more.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Im glad it works for you!

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn4680 Жыл бұрын

    I really like this! Thank you 😊

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @sawmoeminart
    @sawmoeminart7 ай бұрын

    Very nice watercolor painting. Like it ❤❤❤

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lulub3042
    @lulub304211 ай бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Linda-kh6rl
    @Linda-kh6rl Жыл бұрын

    It is the best ever ❤

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @juliec.
    @juliec.2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. I really like it 👍

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @agurtzanekartiber4711
    @agurtzanekartiber47114 ай бұрын

    Muy bonito te ha quedado los mios no me salen así seguiré practicando gracias por tu clase

  • @wandaeades7274
    @wandaeades72747 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @EG_art
    @EG_art7 ай бұрын

    Hi! Have been watching quite a few of your videos and I noticed in this one that your brush has a really nice pointed tip. I didn't see the type of brush you were using in your comments so I thought I'd ask. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials, very relaxed and enjoyable!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    This is a Princeton brush but the tip is deceiving - I do not recommend this brush!

  • @EG_art

    @EG_art

    7 ай бұрын

    Ok, thank you for responding to my question. The tree sure looks good!

  • @appleknocker56
    @appleknocker569 ай бұрын

    This is a very helpful video! Have a brush very close to one you are using with this long point “not a rigger” and going to try this one! Paint consistency looks more like “tea” & do you tap it on paper towel before do light tapping? Still practicing tree technique. Ty!!

  • @blasterxt9
    @blasterxt911 ай бұрын

    Amazing madam beautiful

  • @loribrewer4822
    @loribrewer482210 ай бұрын

    Hi Lisa,. This brush you are using looks different than your normal or the ones listed in supplies used ,..I like the firm point ,. beautiful tutorial,. as always Thank you

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    10 ай бұрын

    This is an expensive princeton brush that I DO NOT recommend. Maybe I got a bad brush but I really don't like it.

  • @bonniefarmer
    @bonniefarmer Жыл бұрын

    Can you share which #12 brush you are using here? Thanks. Great tutorial and I think your trunk is just fine!

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    If it's the black one - it's a Princeton but I do not recommend this brush. It's not great quality.

  • @harryvu8882
    @harryvu8882 Жыл бұрын

    Harry Vu

  • @danielalondongirl933
    @danielalondongirl9337 ай бұрын

    Sorry whats the name of the initial pointy brush? I clicked one by one in the description but it cant be just a round brush. What type of brush is this pse? Any other recommendations? Many thx

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    7 ай бұрын

    The black one is a princeton and I don't recommend it!

  • @kstutz230
    @kstutz230 Жыл бұрын

    What type of brush did you use?

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not recommend this brush.

  • @deborahhercsek4966
    @deborahhercsek49664 ай бұрын

    Is this wet on dry or wet on damp?

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    4 ай бұрын

    Wet on dry

  • @ellenkropp-rogers4808
    @ellenkropp-rogers4808 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Julia - I’m new to your channel and want to let you know how helpful your tutorials have been in my return to water colors! However, I do have one constructive comment - I think your “pine trees” would be better served if you referred to them as - “Evergreens”. “Pine” trees are just one kind of distinct “Evergreen”. I know that you’re not trying to do botanical renderings but I find, that they often may more closely resemble evergreens - other than Pine. Now, I also know, that in the greater scheme of things - this is just not that big a deal but “Evergreen” - should you choose to use it - is a more generic term and allows you to do whatever floats your boat! Without comment? Regardless, thank you for sharing your many talents and tips!😊

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ellen! Thank you for your suggestion! Though you are correct, most people refer to evergreens as 'pine trees' so I use that key word for the algorithm haha. Thanks for watching!

  • @ellenkropp-rogers4808

    @ellenkropp-rogers4808

    Жыл бұрын

    I hear ya Julia! Thanks for responding.

  • @darnissar
    @darnissar9 ай бұрын

    The branches of a pine tree are never horizontally straight.The branches have a slope.

  • @glenda7921
    @glenda79212 жыл бұрын

    aren’t darker colours called shadows? 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I don't think about what I say too much when I'm painting haha.

  • @cliveangelaedwards8854
    @cliveangelaedwards8854 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting... it looks reasonably realistic but the trunk is not quite thick enough... otherwise really lovely...😊😍

  • @peterplantec7911
    @peterplantec79114 ай бұрын

    Julia, I am a a fan of yours. Truly I am, but this was not one of your better trees. I live in the Pacific North West and we do not have, nor have I ever seen a conifer where the branches go straight out from the trunk. Also that is a pathetic trunk. A tree that tall would likely have a more massive trunk. That said, I like your darker shadow green and and the random suggestion. I know you do better trees than this. I remain your loyal fan.

  • @JuliaLisArt

    @JuliaLisArt

    4 ай бұрын

    Ah my friend - there are a lot more 'pathetic trunks' where this came from LOL. I personally love this tree but everyone of course is entitled to their own opinion. This is an old tutorial so I hope things have improved since then!