#16 How To Paint Leaves on Trees | Oil Painting Tutorial

In this oil painting tutorial I'll show you how to paint leaves on trees. Using various oil painting techniques, you'll see how to create photorealistic tree details.
I'm a professional landscape artist with over 20 years of experience in oil painting. My KZbin Channel is dedicated to helping people learn how to paint in oils. I really believe that everyone can learn how to paint!
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[@leannastrydom1057]

Wow am a 69 year old just beginning to paint ( self taught) and so much info gained from this ...... very grateful.

[@MrKhadija]

Me too!!

[@kjzach11]

I am 75 .just started painting water falls on a wall. It ended up like nayagra falls on a huge circular wall.

[@sbstone3888]

I'm still with ya too Michael. I see Elizabeth is 70, and I am 76. Oldies but Goodies. Having fun with your techniques. thanks for all you do!

[@eyeonart6865]

Your trees are just awe inspiring. your willingness too share how you do it is so wonderful and giving. it is so appreciated.

[@tommm369]

currently working on my "emerald water scene" painting gone bad...beginner here, was frantically searching through tree painting videos and came to this one. I feel empowered to fix my painting which I thought had become an UNhappy mistake. thanks for recording these and making them available to all.

[@fannyhanover8653]

Your underpaintings look like almost finished impressionistic or plein air pics. Very nice!

[@maryweir2808]

Fantastic Michael and love your sense of humour too.

[@anth5122]

Wish I could spend some time in the presence of this great artist

[@patchingmagic]

Your videos are invaluable for learning as I can go backwards and forwards again and again to really understand the process.

[@Figgatella]

You are definitely the best realistic painter I have ever seen! Love to watch you! Thanks for bringing this to us!

[@robertwillard8011]

Nice work! Your underpainting is incredible.

[@annespics4u]

Brilliant! As usual Michael...have another cup of tea! You are very helpful, thank you.

[@user-ro4lm3ul5t]

You are talented - I like your style.

[@jeffryalvarez7919]

There's an after and before I knew your work. Awesome!

[@nayanparekh4145]

You have a unique technique of tree painting, the trees looks real! I would definitely like to use this technique in my next landscape. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@kanakkaul4129]

Hello Sir, I had seen lots and lots of artist paintings but when ever I watch your video my heartbeat go fast ....your painting is awesome. Water, tree, grass, stone, cloud, rocks....looks so real. Just hats up to u r talent. I love color, u r style, technique and u too.....keep on sharing more and more. I am from India and learn so many technique from you and respect u as my professor.

[@arvindsahai552]

seeing you painting is really satisfying. Well done.

[@repperlouise-andee7079]

Votre talent est remarquable. Vous m'avez donné le gout de ressortir mes pinceaux. Merci pour votre générosité.

[@zeynepmt8171]

it certainly deserve praise.I wish you could teach me to paint..you are one of the best painters I know

[@Taichientaoyin]

Just what I was looking for.

[@darrenhughes1908]

Amazing art work, I love the way you just bring it all to life.

[@gigiscottos]

So beautiful, the leaves look real. A real joy watching you paint them...mesmerising...3:28am and watching this video a few times now...I can't stop..☕☕

[@joyepittura]

I could watch you for hrs painting those leaves...just amazing...they look so real...thanks for posting your vids.

[@joaquimalbuquerque172]

São diferentes de tudo o que tenho visto e com um resultado formidavel.

[@denisebutler5533]

I tried your technique of painting under painting in acrylic, It saves a lot of time, Love this video...

[@aldezines]

This is great!!! Thanks so much for sharing your technique. I learned a lot from just watching this. Your work is beautiful!!!

[@Leofraga172]

wonderful Mike!

[@jauharacare2679]

Thanks again Michael!

[@sandiroush8094]

Your paintings are so beautiful! Watching you paint makes me want to be more patient with my work and add more details for a more dramatic effect.

[@elizabethconnolly2189]

Thank you so much. I learned alot but have much more to learn. My trees still don't really look like trees yet. At 70, I just retired and am a beginner but loving it and, with your help, will get better.

[@yongyi4086]

Elizabeth Connolly hahaha I am just retired too. I bought all the paints and brushes before I retired. now, I am watching color tubes and brushes every day with white canvas. sometimes i hold the brush and acting like a painter, painting trees, clouds, flowers---. the problem is, the canvas is still solid white when i put the brush down. hahaha

[@tsancheteresa758]

I love how you painting! Tank you. You are really a master painter!!

[@Debbyiamme]

Yong Yi, have you tried painting on paper first with acrylics? You can use watercolor paper and just start painting. You can try some decorative one stroke painting, too. I am a beginner, as well. I've got some canvases but hesitate so much. I did paint one painting on a canvas board and it really wasn't too bad. Everyone seems to like it. Acrylics dry fast so use a spray bottle or a sta-wet palette. Or you can just dampen a paper towel and put wax paper on top of that on a plate or even a paper plate. But make sure it's just damp. Mine was very damp yesterday and my paints were too wet. I swapped it out with a much less damp paper towel and just occasionally spray it with a mist bottle of water. If I want to go get a spot of tea or something then I put another plate over top upside down onto the other to make like a cap. I was away from it for 3 hours yesterday and my paints were still wet. Just paint, paint anything. It won't hurt anything. I was like you but then realize, no one has to see what I did and I enjoy painting. If I don't like it, in the trash it goes. When I feel confident enough to use my canvas then I will. Good luck. You'll do fine.

[@kiriakizikou2447]

What you're saying here is a true help for all beginners including me :P Awesome idea with the plate-cap! I'm using wax paper too but somehow it rips on me while painting and that makes my colors full of paper scrumbs :/ I use it without the paper towel under it could that be the reason? your last lines are what everyone has to remember whenever scared of trying something new! And watercolor paper is cheap enough to just not cry over it later indeed! :D

[@Debbyiamme]

It could be but don't press too hard on your paints on top of the wax paper. Yep, the damp, (not wet) paper towel under it helps to keep the paints wet so that us newbies can take our time while learning how to paint. LOL happy painting. Cheers

[@danijelac3511]

Man!You are the Master!

[@NSResponder]

Even though I'm watching you and seeing exactly how you do this, I have a hard time believing it. Absolutely brilliant!

[@alexgolubski]

Love the atmospheric background areas.

[@susangulick3874]

Magical! thank you for reminding us that a single blade of grass is so important and beautiful!

[@maldoori238]

Yes Michael Imdid enjoy watching and like your technique. I also like the choice of music. You have a good taste.thanks for sharing

[@agradoville]

Digging the music in this one.....kind of a james bond meets austin powers with a little pink panther mixed in....RANDY! beautiful work by the way as always!!

[@gaviota3317]

FANTASTIC.

[@Brokenwing20051]

Wonderful! Most photo realistic technique i’ve Ever seen. I’ve also been able to adapt some of your techniques for watercolor (& gouache) when I need to paint light on top of darks. Very nice.

[@vflytrap7158]

I love the look of the block in stage

[@RaymondOreFineArt]

I should be painting but I'm being mesmerised watching all your videos. So keen to try this technique myself.

[@user-dw2ss4rb3r]

Happy 1 million !!!

[@barbarac5809]

I stumbled onto your sight and enjoyed your Technique. I am so happy to finally see a way that I can transform my paintings period thank you for sharing.

[@Irbis-p9o]

Michael you are the best of the best. I love your vision of the world :)

[@angelapeardon1119]

Beautiful

[@simoneandrade6426]

I love jazz...and, of course, your paintings

[@GoldStarWork]

What amazing detail you do. I agree that rigger brushes are great for trees. I love to use them with my acrylic paints.

[@sarahmurphy1943]

wonderful!!!

[@elezianenicolau9767]

Maravilha de obra! Que diferencial! Amei!

[@vanessadorminey]

I enjoy your videos very much! Thank you for sharing your talent and techniques!

[@bonwolf197]

Outstanding! Thank you. ☼

[@kunhana599]

a master of using green colors!!!!!!!!! amazing

[@wilmaferrell7868]

Fantastic! I Love your painting! Thank you!

[@sudeeptasbhargava1725]

Your knowledge is commendable, superb thank you sooo much for sharing your knowledge to this world🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rihamothman5065]

I like the way you show the leaves easily. Great!

[@olamahmmod2186]

Your wife is Avery lucky lady , coz she get to see you paint every day Greetings from the other half of the earth

[@charlesmorland7117]

Excellent teaching of value.

[@artfortheheartpainter677]

Beautiful work...can't stop watching you paint...even the video setup is wonderful...Thanks for posting these...I can watch you paint for hrs. Greetings from NJ...

[@emintosuner]

wonderfull technique!

[@suecurtis1496]

That has really helped me I'm painting a garden with loads of trees !!! Thank you

[@francescapratesi8375]

Thank you so much. I find your videos very clear. I hope I'll improve with your help.

[@msdeeandfamily]

Excellent! Just the tip I needed to paint rhododendrons in the woods on my current project.

[@Mistuff100]

Fantastic videos. You're one of the best

[@adbarrett5498]

Here's the thing... just like when I listen to certain Classical Music, I cry when I watch you paint. You are so talented. STUPID talented... OMG... thank you for sharing you! :)........

[@billlampe3418]

Gorgeous!

[@renuverma7079]

Your hand moves as magic moves in a way

[@kritikakhanna04]

just started watching your videos..impressed and learning so much..thanx micheal...and keep up the good work

[@lakeinsky4150]

lots of time in that and it shows = absolutely great and tutorial as well - thanks for putting it on you tube .

[@5850terry]

Your videos really help a lot, thanks.

[@camillaplaza412]

I just learned about you love your style

[@susan1965sc]

Fantastic 👏👏 so love your work. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@lucianaranucci244]

Estou amando assistir seus videos, até voltei a pintar seguindo suas dicas....meus quadros melhoraram muito,mas os riachos com pedras ao fundo estão sendo meu desafio!!! Obrigada por compartilhar sua tecnica, amo muito suas obras.Seja eternamente feliz .

[@LordjiesArt]

Wow.. beautiful Painting..

[@jayronimo5667]

much Love. you are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. big fan.

[@oksanabilous]

MERAVIGLIOSO!!!

[@elmac455]

Nice technique!

[@samylvr]

I just found you!!!! LOVE your techniques. Thank you.

[@user-du1zi7ss8o]

Как реалистично! Вы настоящий Мастер!

[@chocolatcats]

I could listen to Mike all day.

[@ryantprawira]

this video inspire me, i want to try your technique.. thanks for sharing..

[@bonnieeggers2387]

You make it look so easy. Enjoyed this one too.

[@user-gc2wd8um7n]

Thank you so much it's wonderful

[@wagnernadai7993]

Parabéns, muito instrutivo,aprendo muito com suas técnicas.

[@HLLKYCAT]

Really cool tech, thank you for your videos, awesome results.

[@fitzgeraldmalgon6059]

amazing talent & skill,= amazing painting.thank you for sharing.

[@alessandro7p]

you're so amazing!

[@annievalentin3008]

woderful... the best

[@johnlazenby723]

18 dislikes? Why would anyone dislike this. This is fine art at it's very finest.

[@shibaak]

They might be from the people who believe paintings should not resemble reality to the extent that the audience wonder whether it's a photograph or a painting. I personally love Michael's work. It's amazing.

[@johnlazenby723]

Me too. I paint realism too. I draw and paint what I see. To me this is really good art. Art at it's best.

[@FunStuffForDogscom]

You may be right. That used to be the standard of a painter's talent. Then came photography, impressionism, surrealism, modern art, and now we scorn realism, the most challenging art form. Too bad.

[@chocolatcats]

IDIOTS dislike...people who don't pain!...GITS

[@FreedomOfSport]

64 now. They rather shit on a canvas and call it art.

[@jayasreenair]

So beautiful.. Thanks for this video

[@christinakistermann1297]

👍🎨 danke schön für das wunderschöne Video...😘

[@maldoori238]

Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt from it.

[@christopherhereford1803]

Hi Mike! Thank You! I've learnt a lot from watching your videos. Credit needs to be given where it is due! Much appreciated!

[@masterartistrachamin5998]

amazing! so life like!

[@alex_pvp_8003]

I love your tehniques

[@jacquelynrayunas9056]

Love the trees

[@asuenmeloti]

O seu trabalho é fantástico. Continue colorindo a vida de quem conhece suas obras. Obrigada por postar. neusa meloti

[@franciscaviani786]

Oh yes I like your painting very much. Fran

[@avrilretief732]

Absolutely awesome...........................thank you

[@lilivdl]

Great video editing, such a pleasure to watch you paint :)

[@maryjanep.pascua9088]

i love to watch ur videos... ur paintings are so amazing..

[@harunzaid]

Hi Michael..Thanks for great video..what the good and different about you is a sharing your talent with us...Thanks a lot..May God bless your talent and lives...

[@PowerDesignVN]

Amazing! As photos!

[@philsmith9832]

You made it look so easy the under painting made it look great