Birch Trees - Watercolor Tutorial with Sarah Cray

[@katedundas6218]

I never knew I could watercolor until I got the Let's Make Art box and watched your tutorials! Thank you so much!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Isn't it amzing what happens when you just go for it?! We really do believe everyone can be an artist ♥️

[@itsagogoforevermore2544]

Had a blast painting this. You guys brighten each Wednesday with your enthusiasm and laughter. And the explanation of those "techy terms" is so informative. And yes contrasty is a word... it's a Sarah word.

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

thanks for another amazing art lesson using all of the “technical terms.” I’m so happy that Steve made you guys laugh. keep spreading joy!

[@barbarakoch5726]

As much as I found this difficult and frustrating, I loved the lesson on value. So much to learn. Thank you Sarah and Keenan for teaching us

[@gingerbuchanan2795]

The illusion of depth is lovely! Thank you for such a positive space, interesting banter, and inspirational instruction. Simply beautiful, twiggy birch trees too!

[@joannesarlo518]

wonderful tutorial Sarah. I love birch trees and you explained really well, how to break down the different values to achieve this look. thank you!!

[@captkristipaints]

I searched for Keenan Ice Bucket Challenge...no dice :) It was only a few days ago that the man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge passed away from ALS. Amazing how one person can touch so many lives. Worth noting - You guys are my favorite KZbinrs - wonderful tutorials and I have learned SO much already. In 2 months I am turning out works of art. It's incredible!! Happy Holidays and Sarah I hope you get better soon!!

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

This is one of my favorite trees, thank you Sarah for a really good how to.!

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Glad you asked because I learned something new as well!

[@rbertolero]

You are adorable, and a very good teacher. Thank you!

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Oh, and loved this tutorial by the way!

[@mariecordray6278]

I had commented on the sunflower video that I would love to learn how to paint a birch wood forest. I continued to look through your selection of videos and found this. Thank you! I am so excited to learn!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Wonderful! You obviously have great taste.

[@franwendland4044]

I like love the project. my first shot I got lost in the trees need to use a darker watercolor pencil so I could see where I was going. Thank you Sarah Cray for your caring for all of us. Hope that cold passes fast.

[@AwakeLazarus]

I love monochrome paintings, it is so helpful for discovering all the tones you can get from a single paint colour.

[@isalawton6239]

Love you, you are talented and adorable. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@gailh4978]

this was great Sarah. Feel better.

[@judybreedlove5348]

Great tutorial on value. The marks made on Birch trees are usually caused by bark pealing off and by branches breaking off. These marks are called "eyes" because when you see them they are somewhat eye shaped. Just thought you'd like to put that in your book of knowledge, Sarah. Hope you feel better soon.

[@pemssong]

This was great. I am just learning water color and this was a great exercise in working w values. Plus I love the look of birches so the subject was a great draw.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danakolpin1289]

I am a beginner to watercolor. Would the birch tree painying be a good painting to start out with?

[@luisnegron8844]

Thank you for share your wonderful thoughts and knowledge.

[@cherienicholas5649]

That is just so pretty. Thanks for the tutorial! Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas to you and all at Let's Make Art. Take care and have a happy healthy holiday!

[@Emswell3789]

Hi! I know you may have a next video planned out... but I would really like if y’all would do a horse in a bay or chestnut. NONE of the tutorials tell the colors, and I love the way u do that videos! I made a fox and gave it to my art teacher. She LOVED it! ❤️ Thanks for reading

[@LetsMakeArt]

It is only the head but there this may help give you a portion of what you are looking for: www.letsmakeart.com/blogs/make-art-matter/lets-make-art-matter-for-linden-from-wisconsin

[@franlily8774]

Yes ..Well done your a fine teacher. I learned a lot. Inspirational…Thanks

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@personthatmakesstuff4186]

Excellent tutorial 👌

[@001Coleen]

This was so much fun to do.

[@sj4177]

Well done!

[@highonart2204]

I love it!! So enjoyed it.😄

[@lpc051996]

thank you! Please remember to tell us what number brush you are using; I'm an absolute beginner...2 or 6?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the reminder

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

Do Aspen trees look like birch trees ?

[@danakolpin1289]

What size of watercolor paper did you use for birch tree painting?

[@mjspock]

9x12 inched

[@eunicenield3592]

Is there an Outline for the trees?

[@mysticmoonpanda]

Eunice Nield no, it’s free handed.

[@emilys1190]

Love your Chanel! Just discovered it. I live in Alaska, can you do some Alaskan animals? Like a moose or polar bear? Maybe a narwhal?

[@t1tanpsl89]

The new month subscription has a narwhal in it!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We will get those added to our request list.

[@hollys.7387]

Let's Make Art - I second the MOOSE request! Thank you, thank you for considering this request!!!! ♥️

[@perrosyjoyas]

❤️Steve...

[@readpostcard]

STEVE!!!!!

[@lindaloumontana6698]

i really liked the finished painting, but there was so much chatter that I just sped through until the end. Good advice, but it would be better for me if you could talk while painting. Thank you.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sorry to hear that

[@angelagarner6248]

“I’m not trying to brag, but I’ve used pencils.’ 😂

[@aufan7134]

Where the limbs are connected to the trunk is called the crotch. I think. Lol

[@aufan7134]

You really make learning fun. I love watching your witty banter! Love your work, especially the old pickup truck.

[@jinxmas]

The 60's. She set the bar in the 60's to be "twig thin"

[@LetsMakeArt]

That's perfect to know, thank you!

[@marieoleary962]

Sarah, you are a cutie, but tooooo much chatter! Just explain what you are doing and not Steve chatter. I just want to paint

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@YenNguyen-ri3nw]

She is a cutie,but I don’t think she is too chatty though.

[@lauraargir5565]

Too much chat. Just talk paint.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the feedback

[@SophieBird07]

Twiggy: the beginning of anorexia! You couldn’t be too skinny and frail appearing.