Paint Trees Not Leaves! Learn How to Paint More Suggestive Trees

Do You have Phylliosis? I have the cure! In this video I discuss and demonstrate how to paint trees without painting every single leaf. I start with an alcohol wash and gradually build up layers of pastel. I show you how we can harness the power of suggestion to paint more expressive trees.

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1. LuxArchival pastel paper
2. Nupastels hard pastels
3. Assorted soft pastels
4. 70% isopropyl alcohol and a brush
5. Black foam core support board with black artist tape hinges to attach paper

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[jas]

I can't believe I watched the whole video! It was amazing and the final painting is just so awesome. Never used pastels, you made them look so good and handled them with such skill and ease. Thank you. Its inspirational

[dawnkieffer]

This is awesome. I even liked the 10 minute hot mess undercoat stage. I am new to pastels but this has encouraged me to keep working with them. Thank you so much for sharing.

[lisaharrison]

I love your teaching style and your use of pastels is amazing. Thank you Karen.

[GailDiCorcia]

6/27/24. 1:39am I like your style. Not a pastel painter. Acrylic is my med. But learned a lot thanks. First time I ever commented .love utube lessons. I am 86 🎉

[markthompson]

Awesome! Each of your videos keeps me glued to the screen for its entirety. I love your talent!

[sherryroberts]

You have such an enormous gift in your being able to "see" all the colors you use. Once they are all down and put together, they make complete and awesome sense! I so admire your talent! Wish I could paint as you. You make it seem so simple! And I think this work, above, has got to be probably may favorite of all of yours! God bless.

[jessicagrill]

I love the way you teach. I have missed seeing your tutorials. For some reason I no longer get notifications for the people I subscribe to on YouTube.

[dorothyg]

I'm absolutely facinated by your choice of colors as you build your layers. That along with your loose touch of applying your marks as well as your sense of having fun while painting inspires me to carry on in my efforts. Whenever anyone asks me on how to get started I always suggest your tutorials. One of your marshland tutorials is what started me on this lovely journey into pastel painting. Thank you Karen, for sharing your amazing knowledge.

[iantucker]

Excellent thankyou! So many of my non artist friends ask me when I know when a picture is finished but I actually would rather have it slightly under finished rather than overdone! I've had some pics I've not been happy with that I've totally overworked and they've lost all their spontaneity and gesture

[bllawlk]

I didn't know we could do a wet underpainting like this! Thank you Google for suggesting this video.

[DOGLOVERMACON]

Fantastic teacher! I love how you explain exactly what you are doing and why you are doing it. Perfect! ❤

[adriananowacki]

Beautiful! Your mastery of the medium is amazing to watch. I just love the finished painting. Thank you for inspiring us!!

[izabelapapalamprou]

You are such a wonderful teacher, Karen! Thank you so much for all your tips and advice!

[dbgohbd]

Thanks Karen for all the tips about painting trees.. now to practice!

[neshkavirdure]

😮I Didn't Know Using Rubbing Alcohol Can Liquify Pastels to Make Paint?!Thank You Sooo Much for This😃😊🎨

[joannschoenleber]

Wow 🤩!!! The Harriet Potter of pastel strikes again!, Thanks Karen not just for your artistry but for also being the coolest person I’ve never met!! Fantastic trees made easy!

[janethighland]

Wow, this really shows me how subtle suggestions are so beautiful and helps to engage the viewer in your painting! Less is definitely more, and you explain it all so well while we are watching you accomplish this! Thank you, Karen, your lessons are always great and I learn so many new techniques and ideas.

[SonyaBatten]

Wow beautiful ❤ at 11 min mark I thought omg what a mess and then not long after I could see it was going to be beautiful. Thanks for the lesson and I plan to paint along tomorrow. Thankyou ❤

[olddoggeleventy]

I'm trying my hand at acrylics but I think I can apply some of your suggestions and techniques to my projects. Thank you, very informative. Lovely painting.

[chrisb]

Thank you.i have suffered badly with the detailing of the leaves on trees. I'll try your method tomorrow! Thanks I really enjoyed your tutorial.