#7 How To Paint Trees Using Layers | Oil Painting Tutorial

[@deborahdavis467]

I'm so glad I discovered you on KZbin. I'm watching you work with layers of trees/tiny life-like leaves. Once upon a time, in a land of diapers and bottles and kids growing up, I painted. Now I've picked the brushes back up and am practicing your techniques. They are so helpful! I'm partial to landscapes and seascapes. Yours are magnificent. I hope you learn to paint as fast as you speed up the video so, as you said, you can become a wealthy man. Thanks for taking the time to teach us novices, and best wishes. (Saw your baby with you; didn't see the date it was captured. Such a beautiful child. All the best. And congratulations.)

[@guntherdrawert2041]

Michael you are my hero O.M.G. I have no words. You are amazing. Yours painting looks like a real pic from a cannon camera or Minolta H.D. ❤I love your woods trees lakes rivers pounds

[@AL9862]

Mesmerizing watching you paint these tree's. Big thumbs up and thanks again for sharing your talent.

[@darbharamani24]

Dear Michel...so artistic and minute detailing is sooo well mastered...sincere appreciation..

[@theophilemignon3027]

Magique formidable quel bonheur.👍👍👍👌

[@carole.kratzkd6992]

Brilliant method,you have taught me so much,my trees have improved no end,I don't care how long it takes to get a good result,not a patch on yours Michael,I hasten to add!

[@dianehoweart6084]

Another great video and I really love that bank of darker trees in the background the colours are amazing.

[@matinaspk]

Michael, your work is beautiful,its tedious,very detailed but at end you get a masterpiece each time.

[@patrickmann1583]

Hi Michael. Having watched a heap of your videos (thanks, by the way), I wanted to go back to the first few and catch up a bit on your techniques. As always, they're great instruction and it's beautiful to watch the images come to life. Thanks again!

[@peterknight1991]

Michael I love watching you work. You are brilliant, thank you so much for sharing and giving me some ideas when I get round to painting again

[@wahinenuiloa]

Glad I found your videos! Very informative and inspiring. Thanks for posting.

[@AmelieArt]

Magnífico tutorial! Gracias Michael!

[@raryriri7758]

Thats so awesome i cant find a word for your talent!!!! very very nice !!!! wow

[@aljohnson8473]

Man does this take a lot of practice ! Great work.

[@thomasoshea6585]

hi michael first saw you in artists & illustrators, so glad you are making these videos. it would be nice to see one from start to finish. no pressure then ha! keep up the the great work.

[@ВладимирИльич-ю4к]

What realistic! This is GENIAL! You are Great Master!

[@luzbarrionuevo3175]

Un genio de verdad!! De Catamarca Republica Argentina

[@wilmerjosecalderonguzman5578]

Bravo muy buenos son esos tutoriales, e aprendido mucho.

[@janey2562]

The most awesome work I've ever seen here in KZbin.

[@harifinrustanto7023]

Saya berlatih dengan teknik anda, saya terus belajar meski usia saya sudah lanjut. Terimakasih 👍

[@doreenchristie1260]

Watching you painting trees awesome thank you

[@sheilashirley2105]

Enjoying your videos. Awesome teaching videos! Wish I could see your palette on this one!

[@harrisjohn19]

Hi I have been a wildlife painter for a while I admire you work and techniques, best wishes

[@artesBrasil310]

this explanation very closely was the best you showed ,, was show congratulations

[@Freedommjw]

Just found your channel and I am very impressed. Just making a quick scan, I didn't see a video on what materials you use and why. Would absolutely love to see that and get your thoughts. I'm sure there are other folks interested as well. Thanks so much!

[@villaistanabungalembangbandung]

very good painting Hopefully I can learn from this video

[@doreenchristie1260]

I like your painting of the trees thank you

[@agneswypior5191]

that is amazing, thank you for this video ,it's going to help me with my trees which i always struggled with

[@MrAlexu20]

ok, so this is an amazingly beautiful oil landscape, u showed us the technique but what I find difficult about painting is the color combination!

[@MrAlexu20]

can't wait! thanks!

[@ifcards]

amazing details. make + videos! it's helpful

[@deniss7442]

Amazing I like this guy

[@Marilyninco]

The background trees colors are very realistic. What colors did you use? Our mountains in Colorado are similar in the distance. You technique is fascinating. Thank you for sharing.

[@junalonzo6136]

god bless u...u shared ur talent...

[@fluffymittens24]

That is remarkable.

[@khawarsuleman7912]

What a great work

[@razvanovidiuneagu7862]

Thank you for inspiration !

[@michellerainwaters9646]

You are magic!🌿

[@avrilretief732]

Magnificent stuff...........................

[@adolphus8829]

Beautiful, thanks for the detailed video.

[@agradoville]

Wow....so inspired watching you work. Do you think this technique could work with all acrylics" I've never used Oil paints. Might have to take a try with oil. Love your work and patience definitely does pay off. AMAZING!

[@_arte_ao_sagrado_]

Thanks! I'm practicing

[@5driedgrams]

amazing work!

[@Vman7757]

Michael you do amazing work. I do enjoy watching your videos. The piece of wood you use to protect the painting, that you use an a had rest? Are there rollers to help the board move back and forth? I assume the the wood in not touching the work.

[@antonfedko]

Thank you very much! Very interesting!

[@arlsergio1307]

Wonderful method with great results. Do you use round bristles brushes or red sable liners? Thank you!

[@eltonarts2241]

Beatiful Art .

[@maribelrivero7844]

Me encantaría entendernos mejor, no hablo inglés y me cuesta seguirle, pero me gusta muchísimo su trabajo. Gracias por compartirlo, aprendo, que es lo importante.

[@khacnguyen8406]

Thanhk you teacher verygood em

[@GRPhotography2222]

First I love your videos. Your instructions are very concise. I could sure use some help. I cannot get my bristle brushes to act like your brushes are acting when it comes to putting on leaves. What can I do?

[@angelabrann3457]

great work!

[@bonwolf197]

Outstanding! Thank you so much.

[@nehasharmaart]

stunning !!!

[@verasantanna1407]

Parece técnica do pontilhado. Parabéns.

[@deusemaravilhoso1171]

Kkkķkkk é não ele usa uma técnica bem diferente, vc deve ser principiante.

[@neenabidikar]

you are magical

[@paintwithrog1432]

Hi Michael Great work. Do you use the same process for close up trees ?

[@lanefaulhaber875]

Wow! Incredible stuff! Do you have any tips for painting water? What values do the colors usually take on when they are reflected on water, like how things at a distance become more blue, what can be said about water? Great video, I loved it! You have an amazing gift!

[@krzysztofhalupka]

Fantastic !!!

[@glecyaileengonzales8297]

AWESOME!

[@Schirleyi8]

eu que agradeço por compartilhar. Gratidão

[@lesliesaunders7625]

Another excellent tutorial Mike! What colours were you using for the highlights?

[@eleojay401]

Hey, Mr Smith! Love your work. Please tell me who made the music to this video. Its very nice and relaxing. thanks.

[@endeen9274]

Wow!! I love this technique. Thank you for sharing so much. I am totally intolerant of turps (get a crashing migraine after 10 mins). Do you have any suggestions for a substitute?

[@robhov188]

Very informative. What type of brushes do you find most effective for your foliage?

[@youmarc11]

You have more patience than I do!

[@farnazvincent9606]

No kidding. I get tired by just watching.

[@andersonrocha9111]

great stuff

[@golfradar77]

Hi a t 3 : 46 are you going back and forth from the paint mixture of ivory black and sapgreen or using a lighter green?

[@marciahorton2203]

Sometimes you use white spirits to thin the paint other times liquin, under what circumstances should you use each one?

[@robertlawson6114]

i think your works of art is just beautiful, but you start off some of your painting with layer and i am wondering i how do i get to the point that you first start your instructions of how to paint thank for sharing Lawson sr 1

[@thadastory]

thanks again

[@conniep2951]

Amazing video! What type, size and brand of brushes do you use?

[@kenscheper]

How do you get the thicker highlight paint to stick to the thinner shadow paint?

[@debrastough5407]

Do you refer back to a photo as you paint? Or do you just wing it?

[@carlanunnelee6595]

Beautiful! Do you offer online lessons with live feed for following along with you? Do you only paint landscapes?

[@carlanunnelee6595]

Never mind my last question. I just found that you do do more than landscapes.

[@garyhopkinson4087]

Hi did this painting ever get completed on KZbin? I would like to see the finished painting

[@keerthyvulli2616]

Hello Michael ...your work is awesome and I loved it...I'm going through your videos and I love to try them..... May I know the brush size... And will this work with acrylics?

[@TheDavit16]

yeah lve created the same in acrylics if it helps!

[@shibaak]

Oh my god. So mamy thanks. I've been looking for this answer for so long. Do you use open acrylics or slow dri mediums or the retarders? Please help me. Thanks so much.

[@TheDavit16]

Just ordinary acrylics, Windsor Newton etc, ok good luck :)

[@gg1gg2gg3gg4gg5]

what brand brush do you use? Mine does not hold paint that well and tip bends easily. Thanks

[@eyeonart6865]

I have a green utility box i would like to paint with foliage leaves would you show how i might go about it?

[@RealSamDon]

Honestly, this video of MJ is comparable to the moonwalk dance of MJ.

[@zuludelta1]

what colour do you use for distant hills

[@RichardPhillips-ve4ru]

What’s the paint consistency for painting grass

[@SteveBuchananArt]

I love your paintings Michael, the first layer of leaves is wet on dry, are you applying the second layer on wet paint, or do you wait for the first layer to dry?

[@SteveBuchananArt]

Many thanks

[@farnazvincent9606]

You are as patient as a saint.

[@talliart4633]

Please advise colour mix of your furthest background trees. Lovely cold grey green colour. I struggle to get that colour in my landscapes. Thanx love your work from South Africa. Please come visit us on the Cape.

[@amykoenig8942]

Amazing! just found your channel today! do you block in with oils or with acrylic? Thank you.

[@amykoenig8942]

Thanks, any brand preference? I've never blocked in but can see where it would be easier to add detail. Thanks again.

[@camhoff]

how did you do the trees at the very back? is there a video on that?

[@tomhighsmith]

# 6 the previous.

[@ajupudur9457]

extra ordinary person in this planet.

[@GingerRogers]

Hiya Michael, I've watched all your videos. thank you so much for sharing they're great BUT... I have tried and tried to 'do' trees... I get how you do it, dark, then build up colour, then the minute leaves... I've spent hours and hours copying you and I just can not get it right. I've tried little brushes, a rigger... carefully, taking my time with it. Nope looks bloody awful. Is the secret the brush (what brush is it?) is it because its Oil? (I use acrylics) are your strokes really TINY? I don't know help me HELP ME!!! Love your work X thanks so much!

[@shibaak]

Hi. You do acrylics. So do you think that such a work can be done with acrylics as well? Having the goal of doing this realistic landscape painting, do you think acrylics have this capacity? I'm trying to choose between the two, but I have no answer and I have noone to try the two before buying the supplies. So I need someone who is trying to do this kind of work to tell me if they can do this with acrylics. Pleaaaaaaase answer my question.

[@infowazz]

the problem is acrylics dry fast and keeping mixed colors can be difficult. u need to have a wet type of paper under teh paints on the palette. not sure where to find it, saw it in a video. oil is better for realism but much messier. acrylics are good if you have a small space and don't want to worry about ventilation. the key is to keep the mineral spirits covered up. when i was starting i was doing a big painting and kept jar open. the next day i felt sick all day long.

[@1sacoyle]

Yes this can be done with acrylics.I have used acrylics for many years and found them to be every bit as capable as oils. You just have to work with a medium long enough to get to know it.

[@elainemcbride6517]

For acrylics, you need a "wet palette". It's a shallow flat container (sides about 1/2" high), with special wet palette paper. It comes with a thin sponge that fits the flat tray. You wet the sponge, pour off excess, lay the palette paper waxy side up, and place your paint puddles on the paper. It has a lid and will keep your paints wet for at least a week. You will love it and find you can't paint without it. Available at Michaels or any art store that sells acrylics. Enjoy!

[@DJSHADDY2K7]

Hi am i want to no if this can this technique work in acrylic?

[@neenabidikar]

can you please show how to do the distant mist kind of a feel

[@farnazvincent9606]

Hi there, this might help #60 Oil Painting | Start to Finish | Michael James Smith, How to paint fall Landscape. It's on his list of paintings.

[@adisadis6313]

Do you wait to dry each layer?

[@JshhsbsHshsheh]

جميل

[@ajurveda1]

Je to paráda.

[@salwaa.a574]

various green colour ,how I get it

[@4gon1]

no pintas muchas marinas ? You do not paint many marinas ?

[@neenabidikar]

what is the size that you generally use

[@michaelwould]

Did you ever think about doing the Wet on Wet technique for Oil Painting?

[@michaelwould]

I must say after watching most your videos you are pulling some amazing detail out this way, but it does seem like a Tedious method, but it has great results.

[@ahamill2662]

Looks like you're basically using a pointillism technique to indicate the leaves of the trees. Is that correct?

[@franzreynaga8570]

mis respetos

[@raryriri7758]

can you paint somethinh with acryl too??

[@ahamill2662]

You can use acrylic paints like oils if you want. The only difference is using water to "think" the mixture down to a flowing consistency.

[@ahamill2662]

D'oh! "think" should be "thin."

[@diocelior]

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[@JulezJulezz]

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