Birch trees using masking tape

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[@robertchilders8698]

You struck a cord in my heart! I love it, when a person finds a new way of applying paint! I work in oils! Many years ago, when I was a 12 year old, I painted a picture of birch trees, using a pallet knife. A friend suggested that I inter it in a local art show! To my surprise I won first place ! Today I Use epoxy putty for the trunks of the treess and limbs to give it a "raised surface" to paint on. Gives it a wonderful 3-D effect! Many people don't seem to know that you can use something other than a brush to make a painting,! Might add that I am a self- taught painter with no restrictions,,! You have given me another idea to work on THANK YOU!!😊😊😊

[@joemenzaart]

Thanks for the nice comment. I came up with this idea mainly because I dislike masking fluid.

[@robertchilders8698]

@@joemenzaart I tried masking fluid several years ago. Not worth the time or effort! Might be alright under certain circumstances!

[@joemenzaart]

@robertchilders8698 personally I’d rather use white, it’s more fun.

[@peter7413]

Great painting, however I would have liked to see you paint in the "eyes" You did such a great job doing so! Thank you very much.

[@joemenzaart]

Sorry I think I forgot to switch the camera back on.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

This turned out really well, very beautiful Joe, I love the spray and stippling effects :-)

[@joemenzaart]

Thanks Lois it’s sort of painting in a madman kind of way but it all comes together

[@marilynpryor8363]

Beautiful Joe! I love birch trees so much especially in the fall with all the fall colours. Can't wait to try your technique!

[@lynncooper1781]

"Nature walks in the forest,pretty flowers,plants,wild berries,such is a spiritual way of being one with mother nature."-Lynn Joe, this is so awesome,loved the way you did the birch trees.👍👌😃

[@appleknocker56]

I like your idea of putting paint into the water of your spray bottles! Now have to try it & personally rather use tape than masking fluid. Ty.

[@joemenzaart]

I haven’t been using the bottles lately because they clog and it’s kinda messy but it does have some neat effects

[@appleknocker56]

Like trying household items & found some real sea sponges “washed them out” & do very good texture!

[@joemenzaart]

Yes I agree those are great to use!

[@jenniferjeruzal4279]

I am going to try the spray bottles with color and with the tape. Great ideas! Beautiful painting once again.

[@danakolpin1289]

This painting is amazing and I am a beginner to watercolor.. I definitely want to try this painting.

[@philipdown3147]

Joe amazing effects from this process to calmly explained what you're looking to achieve, greatly appreciated your video. Thanks greatly stay safe

[@maggimarmion3836]

Another gem!👍👍👍😊

[@retropixel6461]

Thanks for sharing buddy I will try this one

[@user-gp7od9kf7r]

Great TY

[@user-bi1wi3ur9f]

Amazing

[@rajpereira7280]

Awesome touch

[@joemenzaart]

Thank you Raj

[@cowboyblairehobbsarts5398]

Very nice work, I love this idea, I think I will try this

[@joemenzaart]

Go for it!

[@bennywest5981]

Liked the trees at the 19min mark ,,, they remind me of our ghost gum trees in Australia The yellow looks like our native wattle brushes

[@joemenzaart]

👍 I’d love to visit Australia someday

[@bennywest5981]

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[@bennywest5981]

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[@MaNa-bz6tx]

Bravo

[@joemenzaart]

Hey Everyone I hope you enjoyed this video. I am still fiddling with new camera settings. Thanks for watching and have a nice weekend.

[@desireeross9651]

I love this. Have you tried doing birch with a credit card scratching ?

[@joemenzaart]

I have but the color underneath does affect it, I have also used gouache which works and also leaving the white of the paper

[@desireeross9651]

@@joemenzaart great ideas, thank you.

[@jenniferjeruzal4279]

Did you paint the knots in the birches or use pen.

[@joemenzaart]

Sorry I think I omitted something in the edit. Yes they were painted in. I used a round brush or a fan brush.

[@chefterrimilligan8084]

Can you provide the brushes you are using as well as where to purchase the spray bottles with paint?

[@joemenzaart]

The large Ron Ranson Hake and a fan brush with stuff bristles. The bottles I got from cheap joes, I mix the paint myself by squeezing some paint and filling the bottle with water.

[@chefterrimilligan8084]

@@joemenzaart Thank you Joe for the quick response!

[@danakolpin1289]

Would painters tape work. I do rub the tape on my pants first and it works.

[@joemenzaart]

I haven't tried it but I don't see why not

[@noreenbridgeman224]

Sorry a bit confused is watercolour or acrylic

[@joemenzaart]

Watercolor. To my knowledge there would be little need to mask acrylic since you can just use white.

[@christinedelucheux4406]

Super vidéo ! J'ai acheté un applaudissement à 2,00 € 👏

[@joemenzaart]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joemenzaart]

Merci

[@veselinpopovic9571]

Good for nothing !

[@joemenzaart]

Thanks!