A watercolor Tree Swing for this Spring day! Perfect for beginners using a fan brush

Came upon this little tree swing and had to paint it, after swinging on it of course!
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[@lisamccort6777]

What a happy little tree painting. It reminds me of my childhood, I grew up in a small rural Kansas town. We had a huge tree in our yard attached a good rope and tire and had a nice tire swing. So much fun was to be had on that tire swing. Thank you for a lovely tutorial Debbie.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hi Lisa, how wonderful you must have so many hometown memories. Some of my family was from Kansas, I would have to ask Mom where specifically. I have lots of old pictures on farms, tractors and such. When I grew up a friend had a farm and dairy, cows, I would always throw up (sorry TMI) when we played on the old tire swing! I did like sneaking up into the old barn up the old wooden stairs and sneaking the icecream and treats they had stored to sell in their dairy though! Im glad you enjoyed and I hope you were inspired to give it a try :-)

[@user-uk2lx1wr7g]

I need full tutorials, not shorts. Thank you for all your teachings.

[@dottieburns3420]

Thank you for the full tutorial. I don’t understand the purpose of shorts. As a beginner, I can’t pick up on techniques in a short.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I completely understand Dottie, I much more enjoy the long versions as well. I try to make a short form the long for those that prefer the shorts, although I get it, the long versions are definitely how I learn best too. I hope you give this one a try, so much fun!

[@judithparish5697]

What an unusual ,fun looking brush. I’ve never seen one like that before. Such a great effect.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Im glad it sparked some curiosity for you Judith, Its great for grasses too! I hope you will give it a try. Happy painting friend!

[@azadehshalgooni8919]

Thanks for your efforts.Very Beautiful Spring Flowers,🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍🌹🌹

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure, I hope it is inspiring you to paint with me. I like to share both easier, fun techniques and a few challenges each month. have fun most of all friend!

[@kimlong8247]

How cute Debbie and looks easy enough to paint..Thank You!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm glad it looks easy, I like having a few more challenging tutorials for the month and followed by easy, simple and fun ones! For me as well that I/we can just have fun, enjoy and play Happy painting friend!

[@lesleytaylor1796]

I love this and your step by step explanations!😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad! Its how I learned best too. I hoe you give this a try, and awfully fun brush and technique, and quite , easyHave fun!

[@kimlong692]

Ooooo..I have a fan brush..I think I will try this..Thanks Debbie

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Mu pleasure, and Yeah for the fan brush! Its a fun easy technique :-) Enjoy Kim!

[@Mamaosa63]

Love love your tutorials. Thank you❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m glad you’re enjoying them. I’ve had some challenging ones recently so thought a nice shorter fun one would be perfect.!

[@susanamer7904]

Dear Debbie, love the effect on the Japanese Acer 😍 the fan brush is so underated as it's great for grasses, etc but it's also really good for painting fur on animals , not that I paint wildlife 😂 but anything that has fur or spikes even 😉❤️xx

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Yes, I agree Susan~ I have a tutorial co ming up and I will share three brushes and how they can be used, and the fan brush will be one of them, many times we just don't think about it.. Great thoughts Susan!

[@JanAdams-cw4vv]

Thank you debbie that’s my sat evening sorted 😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful I hope you give it a try and most of all have fun! I thought it’d be nice to have something simple and just fun after a couple more challenging pieces

[@Reeflections]

Loving this tree~ I think I have a fan brush ! I think I might play 🤗

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Wonderful!🖌️🎨 I rarely use them, but they are kind of fun for this and for grass in landscapes happy painting, Tina, and most of all have fun!

[@carlao7272]

Loved this! Thank you!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so glad Carla, I hope you will give it a try, such a fun and simple little brush and technique. Had to add in the swing since I had just co me across this little tree swing in my hiking :-)

[@cindywhite7022]

I'll be trying this later today, so cute, love it 💖💖💖💖

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so glad it inspired you to give it a try. I thought it was such a fun little piece and I’m always painting anything I see.! lol happy painting, friend

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so good, what an amazing tutorial ☺☺

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I just had to paint, we came upon this during a hike, had to swing, which was SO fun and of course paint it! Have fun friend.

[@conniemesce4093]

Nice trick, thanks! ❤

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I always love finding little techniques with different brushes so much fun! I had forgotten about this one and came across one of my paintings and thought I got to share that with you 🌿🎨

[@annemariel4972]

Thanks a lot Debbie Did not know with this brush 😊 Beautiful for tomorrow For today 6 hours is enought I paint some things for and send my mail Merci ❤ Anne Marie

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Bonjour mon ami, avec plaisir et j'espère que vous apprécierez celle-ci, je suis tombé sur cette balançoire et j'ai pensé que je devais la peindre ! C'était tellement beau, serein et amusant) Joyeux ami peintre !

[@kellygarvey9976]

Love this! Need to buy a fan brush now!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hehe I had to go back in my purchases and find the link for this little fan brush. I’ve had it for so long. I rarely use it, but it sure was fun for this and quite easy happy painting for and have fun.!

[@dottieburns3420]

Absolutely amazing how I can follow you step by step and my painting ends up so horribly bad!😂

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I'm so happy to hear that Dottie! I teach how i learned best. Happy painting friend, lets keep having fun!

[@melbabowen4389]

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[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I hope you give it a try ! Such a fun little piece 🎨🌸🖌️

[@treesapgrl]

Thank you so much, Debbie! P.S. I just ordered the palette yesterday, it should be here Tuesday! Early Mother's Day gift, IDC what anyone says! P.P.S. I just tried to print some of your outlines from your website... whew, that sure was a nightmare. I had to bag it altogether.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Oh wonderful, which pallet did you order the paints?? They are so much fun aren’t they? I can’t wait for you to get them. They are so incredibly vibrant and beautiful.!

[@treesapgrl]

@@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy I sprung for the 52 color set in a purple case, I'm so excited and can hardly wait!

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

@@treesapgrl wonderful! Cant wait for you to receive🎨🌸🖌️

[@annsimonsen3273]

Hello. I have a fan brush but my bristles don't seperate like yours do. What can I do to make them behave like yours? Not sure what the problem is. Maybe I need a new brush. I'm off to try again. Like this very much. Hugs! P.S. I used your technique to paint a back ground and was so pleased with the results. It really helped my picture. No more naked backgrounds! HA HA Thank you so much! Your always so much fun.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

I’m so glad that background technique works. I use this for years in my paintings. I’m thinking it could just be a different brand, but I do know that once you get it wet with paint the bristle stew separate a little bit more.

[@tammyfowler6416]

I am happy you did this one. Thank you so very much.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

My pleasure Tammy, it was so fun coming upon this tree swing, of course I had to play on it and then paint it. Have fun with this one! The Fan brush is quite fun to use :-)

[@ranielson2854]

Thank you ✨Debbie✨ For sharing these amazing wonderful cool ideas! You certainly bring great joy to the world through your fun spectacular artistic style and creativity of beautiful artwork… I love it! You certainly make it fun and simple!❤! Can’t wait to see what you decide on and paint on the case of your New Exciting ✨Paint Brush Sets!✨ >> That will be available soon! 😃🎉

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Ranie, I'm so happy you are enjoying my little tutorials and they are fun! Yes, I cant wait either, I have so much to play with now You all had so many great ideas!

[@cathydecker4410]

That is a fun one!😊

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Thank you Cathy, I thought so too, of course after finding it and swinging on it, I had to paint it and share :-)