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. ☺️

[@pattyperrier9362]

Love this. More tutorials. You are a great teacher

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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

[@jacquiebeads9649]

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

[@suzanneboily5224]

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

[@nenaserafim1774]

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

[@LorraineTapper]

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

[@heathpaull1553]

Nice tutorial on colouring mixing, thanks for sharing!

[@anusangisrivastava5804]

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

[@Russellmidnight]

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

[@puppydood]

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

[@aditideshpande3875]

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

[@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! ☺️

[@user-cv2ij5fw2j]

Thank you very much for your kind teaching.

[@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. :)

[@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 🙈

[@lilybay1]

Very concise instruction. Easy to understand.

[@julieash8158]

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

[@sadiasohail6200]

Be my teacher forever 😭

[@aneelabalsavr1561]

Such beautiful and inspiring art. PURE candy!

[@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! :)

[@viraj4350]

Plz make urban skech in real time ur skill is masterpiece

[@walkingtalkies3566]

Wonderful tutorial. You should be doing more urban sketching tutorials or speed paints...

[@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. ☺️

[@sterrerietveld3496]

Can you make a video of what sort of art supplies you use like what sort of book/paper or paint 🤗

[@DannyHawk]

Sterre Rietveld Thanks! I’ll keep it in mind. ☺️

[@habibarifts7627]

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

[@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. :)

[@josebueno52]

I like your work a would like to see more tutorials on drawings and coloring. Thank you

[@timalexander1445]

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

[@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.

[@gcvillamor]

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

[@DannyHawk]

Gretch Villamor Thank you!

[@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!

[@tanyahumenyuk4995]

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

[@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. ☺️

[@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!

[@eze8608]

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

[@davide6250]

Many thanks Danny, you are really good. I live near the sea and I would really appreciate if you made a video tutorial on the sea and the waves, how to use colors.

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Thanks Danny! Very helpful.

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Very nice! Thank you for the demo 😊

[@mikaelahtee3177]

SUCH a brilliant, simple tutorial! Thank you!

[@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. ☺️

[@poopyfacehole1426]

Great lesson! Thanks for sharing your talent 👍

[@lynnbarclay4241]

This is terrific! Love your style, thank you!

[@moatepongen]

You should do more tutorials. Love your art style

[@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 😉😉

[@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. :)

[@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. ☺️

[@cacahuata742]

Amazing work. Love the way you blend colors.

[@DannyHawk]

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

[@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.

[@cutekitty182000]

It's very helpful.....am gonna try it ☺ Thank you Danny 🙌

[@BRFoodVentures]

Very helpful, thank you. Please do more.

[@n8nelson2003]

Great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@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!

[@elgabenedicta]

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

[@naturesketches126]

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

[@kerry5586]

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

[@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!

[@gautambarua3404]

That was a fantastic tutorial, really looked so stunning .please do one on painting buildings.

[@ajitdivakaran2713]

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

[@reetikabhatia3509]

love your videos pleaze make more tutorial videos it's really helpful

[@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

[@marizonyambao7152]

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

[@vangogo6819]

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

[@DannyHawk]

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

[@adityavinod766]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you for sharing your technique! ❤️

[@rashone2879]

Hello! I'm coming a bit late to the party here, but so glad to see this tutorial...I am accomplished at sketching and drawing, but have been slow to work with color, and trees (I'm in Florida, USA) can look like a mass of "just" green. I look at them and feel overwhelmed...what do I do with all that green...you have shown here an excellent breakdown of layers and how to get beautiful shades of trees...the idea of using one basic green and then varying it with other colors is new to me and what a much better way to work rather than visiting 6 shades of green out of tubes...thank you! I hope to see more tutorials from you, although I'll bet they are time consuming to do.

[@DannyHawk]

Rashone Thanks so much! I’m glad to hear the tutorial was helpful for you and hope you can put the lessons to use in Florida then! ;-) Have fun and happy sketching!

[@crimwolf5216]

I hope you do more tutorials I love your sketchbook tours

[@RobertMurraytheFrugalArtist]

Many thanks. A great demo.

[@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!

[@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!

[@louisegabriellediaz1491]

Please make architecture tutorials I seriously just love your work T.T

[@ginistewart9636]

Love this!

[@abandonedaccount747]

lovelovelove your style.

[@DannyHawk]

APristineBanana Thanks! ☺️

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

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

[@indiantiger10]

I tried this and it turned out so beautiful... I can't take my eyes off it. And it was so satisfying. I am gonna draw more trees. Also I noticed how less water you use and realised I was using too much water. Tried less water and my paper is not bunching anymore! Thank you so much for this video. Also looooove your sketch book videos.

[@DannyHawk]

vandana sharma Thanks, I’m glad to hear the tutorial helped! And yes, I tend to use drier washes. I guess both are fine depending on what type of style you want to go for. 😉

[@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 :)

[@ralphtipo6441]

I have always loved your work. Neat and composed!

[@mb3938]

I just subscribed!! I hope you can make more tutorials. You art is beautiful! Greetings from Atlanta!!!

[@DannyHawk]

GV MB Thanks and welcome! I’m glad you like my artwork. Greetings back to Atlanta! ☺️

[@daniellebuck2554]

Love your style would love to see more tutorials xx

[@ruru9796]

Please make a tutorial about how you draw the castles. They were sp beautiful. All of the places you've visited is my dream place visit also

[@d.smilezzz]

Würde mich über mehr Tutorials freuen genau sowas suche ich gerade! Ich lerne zurzeit zu zeichnen malen etc und kommst wirklich wie gerufen ich danke dir! Mein ziel ist es nämlich die orte an denen ich urlaub mach oder die ich interessant finde zu dokumentieren indem ich es in mein sketch book einmale und ich hoffe ich schaffe es bald bzw bekomme es hin😂 ich danke dir aufjedenfall für das Tutorial war echt gut weiter so!

[@DannyHawk]

MajesticPsycho Vielen Dank! Das behalte ich im Hinterkopf. Wünsche dir viel Spaß und Erfolg beim Malen und Zeichnen. :)

[@supriyaswain600]

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

[@rubaabdul1545]

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

[@DannyHawk]

Ruba Abdul Thanks, Ruba!

[@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. ☺️

[@juliastrumska8222]

This is so helpful tutorial! Please do more👍

[@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!

[@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.

[@peredefoix]

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

[@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!)!

[@uhavemooface]

This is really easy looking. You make it seem simple enough. Now all we have to do is separate the trees so we can add houses and buildings in between the trees to give more depth to the trees.

[@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. ☺️

[@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! 😍😍😍😍

[@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. :)

[@viraj4350]

Wonderful art bro❤️❤️❤️❤️