ART TUTORIAL: How I Paint Trees 🌳🍃

In this video, I share my process on how to draw and paint trees using ink and watercolor.
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[@macarenagalvanmunoz6381]

Please make more tutorials and speed paintings!! I want to learn from your technique! Thank u very much

[@DannyHawk]

Macarena Galván Muñoz Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind. :)

[@varshamanikpuri1354]

Danny Hawk which brand of watercolor you used sir?

[@petrapaints]

@@varshamanikpuri1354 Schmincke.

[@juul7737]

Please make more of these video’s your work is so beautifull. I (me and a lot more people) want to learn this too...please.

[@DannyHawk]

Julia Bos Thanks, Julia! I’m glad you found it helpful and I’ll keep that in mind. ☺️

[@AlcheonArt]

I learned someting very important today. I'm using way too much water, you barely use any and i think that's why you have those beautiful colors

[@DannyHawk]

Alcheon Art I think it’s also fine to use lots of water - it’s just a different style. For me, I like being able to control things, hence the drier washes. ☺️

[@AlcheonArt]

@@DannyHawk Well, I prefer your approach more than the washy colors then. :D

[@heygirl6386]

the more water you use, the less control you have. thats a great epiphany

[@gautambarua3404]

Yes exactly what I noticed too. I think this is much better than pouring a bucket of water onto the paper thinking i will look a loose watercolor.

[@grantharper6033]

I’d love you to do a tutorial on the sketching element of your travel sketchbooks. How you simplify the scene but still get enough detail for it to be so interesting and atmospheric. You truly are an awesome artist Danny

[@SameerPattnayak]

I wish KZbin had a mega super like button so that I could like your videos even more. Hi Danny. I just discovered your channel and loved every single artwork you've put, in all of the videos. And I want to tell you that I really really love your style. This video, in particular, has shed some light behind your process and approach and I would like to say that most of us (your viewers) would love to learn how you paint and sketch these masterpieces. Whenever you have some time, please do consider making more of these videos, so that we can learn from you. I want to confess something to you, I haven't painted at all from the last 16 years. I used to sketch a lot as a child and up to my early teens and never worked with colors much. But when I really started liking watercolor, I was forced to choose my studies over art. And after that, I think I lost the confidence to hold a pencil or a paintbrush again. But I'll be turning 30 soon and I have decided to start painting again. Just a few days ago I started watching videos on watercolor and today I stumbled upon your channel. And I think this might be the happiest moment in my life after a very very long time. I want to thank you for all of your videos and all the efforts that you put in everything. And would like to request you to give us some more videos like these so that we can learn to paint like you. I know, every artist has their own style and everyone develops their own with time and practice, but your style has stood up and above of everything I've been looking all over the internet. And please let me know if you are interested in doing this commercially like on patreon or somewhere else. I'd love to learn from you. It's a humble request. So, please do consider this. And lastly thank you for inspiring me again. Thanks a ton.

[@DannyHawk]

Sameer Pattnayak Hey Sameer, thanks so much for your kind comment. That made my evening! ☺️ I’m happy to hear you’re feeling inspired, and I definitely encourage you to take the plunge into painting again. I went ten years without doing any art, and now I can hardly imagine going ten days without it! So you’re certainly not alone there. 😉 And thanks, I’ll certainly keep more tutorials in mind! Take care and happy painting! 🎨

[@PaulaJoW]

No need to worry about video or audio quality - you did it perfectly. Just look what you can create just with a small sketch book, a small tray of watercolours and some water. Charming and beautiful.

[@DannyHawk]

London59 Thank you so much! Yes, I suppose I was using a bit of the equipment I already had on me. And definitely - it’s always cool to see what you can do with some paper, watercolors and water. ☺️

[@dianagoncharova4026]

Danny, thank you so much! Trees always seem as super complicated objects, but with your tutorial it’s finally got feasible. And also thank you for showing how exactly you mix up paints (not many artists do it). I hope you’ll make more tutorials in the future!

[@DannyHawk]

Hi Diana, I'm so happy to hear that! Yes, trees were always a bit of a challenge for me until I discovered my "method". And glad you liked seeing what I mix too. Hope you have fun painting! :)

[@pattyperrier9362]

Love this. More tutorials. You are a great teacher

[@heygirl6386]

this is like the first tutorial ive seen that actually makes me feel like i have the ability to make something beautiful. like there are so many ways you can include simple trees (as shown by your work) that turns a piece of art into a masterpiece. and i now realize how depth can be added to trees! looks so complicated, but really isnt. thanks for sharing the secret.

[@anusangisrivastava5804]

Your explanation is so good...plzzz do more tutorial 😊🤗

[@jacquiebeads9649]

Thank you Danny, it was very interesting to see your approach. Would love to see more tutorials! Thank you for sharing this.

[@LorraineTapper]

Your trees look very interesting. Look forward to giving this a try.

[@bonnieshapiro3511]

Your channel just popped up. I found your process amazing and so simple. I would love to see a whole scene from start to finish. Your work is beautiful. I would love to try and follow your process for a simple scene. I hope you do more how to videos. Thanks

[@mikaelahtee3177]

SUCH a brilliant, simple tutorial! Thank you!

[@heathpaull1553]

Nice tutorial on colouring mixing, thanks for sharing!

[@aneelabalsavr1561]

Such beautiful and inspiring art. PURE candy!

[@suzanneboily5224]

your doing fine. sounds great. Excellent tutor.. Thank you

[@gayleselby1665]

I am definitely going to try this technique. Thank you for this clear and simple real time tutorial!

[@DannyHawk]

Gayle Selby Thanks, Gayle! Glad to hear you found it helpful! ☺️

[@nenaserafim1774]

You work is so beautiful, really enjoying watching you sketch and learning the technique. Thank you for posting!

[@ciaragabs9056]

Trees have always been a nightmare for me to paint this is by far the most useful tutorial ive ever seen thank you so much! And the video and audio quality was great

[@DannyHawk]

Ciaragabs Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@Jules-fl8yq]

Thanks so much for this. Am certainly going to try this out. Love the way you continuously mix the greens rather than making lots of mixes beforehand. Some of your cityscapes surrounded by trees look like amazing floating islands and that is brilliant!

[@Russellmidnight]

Thank you! Love your style & enjoyed the tutorial very much. Look forward to more.

[@user-cv2ij5fw2j]

Thank you very much for your kind teaching.

[@tanyahumenyuk4995]

love working with watercolors. thanks for teaching us new tips and tricks.

[@puppydood]

Love this. Love your work Danny. I wish you would do more tutorials. ❤

[@zahraaakeel2305]

Oh, my god!! That's so sweet

[@mischad.8421]

I always feel I have to paint every branch. Love the way you paint the trees.

[@DannyHawk]

Michele Dietrich Thanks, Michele! I suppose I try to simplify things a bit. ☺️

[@poopyfacehole1426]

Great lesson! Thanks for sharing your talent 👍

[@sadiasohail6200]

Be my teacher forever 😭

[@youarethesun5191]

More more more ! This is amazing

[@pagasa8839]

You deserve to be recognized by a lot of people. I just visited your channel and i was amazed by your works! Artists like you really motivates me to do something wonderful and fill my sketchbook, and also inspires me to love the idea of art itself even more.💛😫

[@DannyHawk]

•E s d e v a l è• Aww, thanks! You’re much too kind. Glad to hear you like my artwork and are feeling inspired. ☺️

[@eze8608]

Thanks for breaking this down. I’m looking forward to using this technique in my sketches. Well done & fun to watch. Very helpful.

[@ralphtipo6441]

I have always loved your work. Neat and composed!

[@HeliNaik]

You are simply amazing! Please create more videos. I am a self-taught artist and your videos are helping me a lot to understand how to paint.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Thank you Danny. I'm inspired by this small tutorial !

[@ginistewart9636]

Love this!

[@lynnbarclay4241]

This is terrific! Love your style, thank you!

[@adityavinod766]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you for sharing your technique! ❤️

[@julieash8158]

Just found you and your drawings/paintings. I’m learning so much

[@elizabethpowles3045]

This is fantastic, thank you! It hadn't even occurred to me to use the same color for each bush's shading - that way all the bushes can be different colors for variety!

[@kerry5586]

Excellent tutorial. I am just getting into watercolour and was trying to figure out how to do the trees. Thank you!

[@Sandrinesgallery]

Absolutely beautiful. Your paintings are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your process with us. I hope we'll see more tutorials like this in the future.

[@DannyHawk]

sandrinesgallery Thanks! Glad it helped. :)

[@mcarlson100]

Thank you so much for this! I love your work and loved seeing some of your process! More please! 😊

[@DannyHawk]

Michelle Carlson Thanks! Glad it helped. :)

[@ClaraMartucci]

I loved this tutorial!! Thank you so much for sharing your technique :) I started to learn urban sketching recently and I just came across your work and I love it so much! I really hope you keep doing more tutorials :D

[@rubaabdul1545]

The best video on how to paint trees in water color! Thanks Danny :)

[@DannyHawk]

Ruba Abdul Thanks, Ruba!

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Thanks Danny! Very helpful.

[@ciarainthebeloved]

I think what you said about checking your values for light, mid, and dark tones is really key. Lightbulb moment. 🤓💡Your artwork looks awesome. Love your style of painting. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@amjPeace]

It's snowing in NH on a Saturday morning and when I eventually get out of this warm bed. I may try my hand at this beautiful method. Thank you very much for sharing!!!

[@DannyHawk]

amjPeace Oh, hopefully the snow melts soon! And thanks!

[@evana8751]

Thank you for this tutorial! This is the first video from you I have seen, and I loved it! I admire your style and the way you „frame“ your sketches (like the Frankfurt skyline). I also liked that it was real-time! This makes it so much easier to see what exactly you’re doing. I’d love to see more tutorials or sketching (product reviews and stuff I find to be so intimidating/ non-active because then my mind thinks I need more supplies. Seeing this tutorial, I immediately want to try it out!)!

[@marizonyambao7152]

I had a youtube recommendation of your sketchbook video. I had to click on some more. Beautiful creations. More tutorials please. 😊

[@timalexander1445]

Danny, I absolutely love your process for the trees. Thank you sharing your amazing talent. C.M.H.

[@naturesketches126]

Glad to have found your channel. I always struggle with trees. Thank you for this tutorial. Subscribed!

[@aditideshpande3875]

Thanks for tutorials for travel drawing........... And this was very helpful for me

[@berylrose3213]

I have been painting a little Watercolour for several years and Have never seen any artist mix Colours in this way. So pleased I’ve come across your video. I will have a go.. Thank you

[@DannyHawk]

Beryl Rose Thanks! I’m glad to hear you like my style. Happy painting! :)

[@holas4521]

This really helped me with my tree sketching, the 3 layers technique is great, thanks a lot for sharing! Looking forward for more tutorials :)

[@metingunduzgs]

Thanks wonderful video 😊👍 next time art suplies, paints, maybe

[@DannyHawk]

Thanks, glad you like it! I'll keep that in mind. :)

[@RichardMobbs]

@@DannyHawk It looks like a Rembrandt Water colour box (Royal Talens)

[@DannyHawk]

Richard Mobbs It’s Schmincke. ☺️

[@NA-yq4pe]

@@DannyHawk love your work! Any tips on how to start and learn to paint this well? And what notebook do you use? Mine buckle and don't take water really well :(

[@NA-yq4pe]

@@DannyHawk oh also, what fountain pain / ink do you use? Haven't seen any ink yet that doesn't smudge with water put on it 🙈

[@uyulinh470]

I saw you on Instagram and I wanted to say that I really really love your art! Thanks for the tutorial,great job!

[@DannyHawk]

Thank you! I'm glad you like my art as well as the tutorial. :)

[@jessicasobel4287]

how such a simple shape can transform into such beautiful trees is amazing!!! this was wonderful

[@DannyHawk]

Jessica Sobel Yep, it’s all about simplification. :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elgabenedicta]

Very helpful! I always love the more illustrative style in painting.. thank you for sharing ♡

[@concupiscentebowieciccone3347]

Pleaaaaase! More art tutorials!! Your draws are... SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@DannyHawk]

Concupiscente Bowie Ciccone Thanks!

[@elzamuzzi]

Awsome! Waiting for more tutorials!

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Very nice! Thank you for the demo 😊

[@lilybay1]

Very concise instruction. Easy to understand.

[@vangogo6819]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing this.🖌🖌🖌🎨🎨🎨🤗

[@DannyHawk]

Van Gogo Thanks! I’m glad you like it. ☺️

[@kimharbaugh]

That was so helpful! Thank you, I hope you do more tutorials. Love your travel sketches ❤️

[@DannyHawk]

Flutehappy Harbaugh Thanks! Happy to hear it helped you. ☺️

[@liozzyM]

Love it. Will definitely try it myself

[@linchase]

Delightful tutorial. Thank you! It really helped me sort out trees and how to render them. Can't wait to get sketching!

[@DannyHawk]

Linda Chase I’m really glad to hear that. Happy sketching. ☺️

[@sunlightpavper7832]

Спасибо! Мне очень нравится Ваша манера рисования и взгляд на окружающие виды! Thank you! I really like your drawing style and your look at the surrounding views!

[@DannyHawk]

Sunlight Pavper Thanks! Glad you like it. :)

[@ajitdivakaran2713]

A very unique style of drawings that really admire of😘😊😊

[@amyk5434]

OMG. The joy I have from finding your youtube channel. I would love more tutorials! Your IG stories are the closest thing I have to live tutorials :D

[@DannyHawk]

Thanks so much, Amy! :-)

[@markdonovan1540]

An excellent tutorial and so helpful to hear you talk through your process while you paint. This is only the 2nd of your videos I've watched, the first one was in German. In both videos, my impression was that the technique reminds me of colour pencil colouring, but with more blending and subtlety of tones and values. Your mixed mediation approach, by using fountain pen underdrawing, provides the framework to "colour in", just like in colouring books. It's a wonderful technique to bring out detail and show more representational paintings, yet the use of a limited palette and your skilled colour mixing really allows the watercolour medium to bring the whole thing to life. Excellent content: subscribed!

[@jangie9894]

Very helpful. Wow. ✨🌳🌲🎍

[@chrisrichardson5302]

Excellent, thanks for sharing this. I’m really excited to have found your channel, love the artwork. Looking forward to trying some of the tutorials

[@DannyHawk]

Chris Richardson Thanks, Chris! I’m glad you found the video helpful and like my artwork. Happy sketching!

[@cacahuata742]

Amazing work. Love the way you blend colors.

[@DannyHawk]

Art de la Vaillance / Art of Valor Thanks! Glad to hear that. :)

[@moatepongen]

You should do more tutorials. Love your art style

[@daniellebuck2554]

Love your style would love to see more tutorials xx

[@Muskit12]

Look at how many different colors came from the same pallet! Nice! I’d be mixing all over the place! 😊

[@DannyHawk]

Muskit12 Yep, that’s the beauty of mixing. ☺️

[@juliastrumska8222]

This is so helpful tutorial! Please do more👍

[@nathaliavaneijsden6849]

Definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing!

[@DannyHawk]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful. :)

[@lambmaster27]

What a very nice relaxing tutorial! Thank you so much man! It was very pleasing to watch

[@DannyHawk]

lambmaster27 Thanks so much! I’m glad to hear that.

[@wendygirling5664]

love how u do ur trees...such depth x just discovered u a couple of days ago and enjoying watching u sketching and painting and thanku for sharing x 😉😉

[@supriyaswain600]

Thanks Danny for the tips and tricks... Your urban sketching always amaze me :)

[@viraj4350]

Plz make urban skech in real time ur skill is masterpiece

[@RobertMurraytheFrugalArtist]

Many thanks. A great demo.

[@tomv4876]

Amazing 😉 thank you for sharing with us

[@totymiro814]

Its too helpful.. keep going 👍🏻♥️

[@habibarifts7627]

Really helpful....thanks for sharing your knowledge (experience)

[@MadhuriTarimane]

This was such a great tutorial!! Thank you very much. Hoping to see more ...

[@DannyHawk]

Madhuri T Thank you! Glad you liked it. :)

[@abandonedaccount747]

lovelovelove your style.

[@DannyHawk]

APristineBanana Thanks! ☺️

[@crimwolf5216]

I hope you do more tutorials I love your sketchbook tours

[@gcvillamor]

Would like to see more tutorials. Your artwork is amazing and clean

[@DannyHawk]

Gretch Villamor Thank you!

[@traceygurley1]

This is an awesome tutorial, Danny! I’ve been a fan of yours for quite a while on Instagram. Thank you!!

[@DannyHawk]

Thanks, Tracey! Glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[@jaqfahey9558]

Thanks Danny...loved this tutorial on trees 💕. Would love to see some tutes on buildings and perspective.

[@DannyHawk]

jaq fahey Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind. ☺️

[@vivilev8031]

My God!!!!! You are soooo amaaazing!!! Im so happy youtube recommended your channel. New subscriber here. More tutorials and speed painting please!!! And materials please thank you! 😍😍😍😍

[@dacham7020]

Wow, lo encontré °^° Genial!!! 🖤🖤🖤✨

[@gammasBeardedBabies]

Wow! You definitely have a gift! And I would have never guessed you were just using your cell phone to record either! It did super great! Sure hope to see more tutorials soon!!!

[@DannyHawk]

amanda lane Thanks! I suppose I was trying to make the best of the equipment I already had on me. ☺️

[@MonkeyOnTheContrary]

Thank you so much. This was really helpful! And your personality is lovely :)

[@kindle7191]

Hi Danny, I live in Canada and love trees! Your video is going to help me with my watercolour practice today. Merci!

[@DannyHawk]

Hey there! I'm so glad to hear you like the video. Canada is definitely a great place to practice sketching trees. ;) Greetings from Germany!

[@peredefoix]

thank you very much for sharing. you are extremly talented, congrats!

[@kuhukeka1]

this was a Beautiful tutorial, I am definitely going to try this process ... Thanks a lot.