Easy watercolor Christmas barn in forest painting » How to paint a pine tree forest for beginners

[@JuliaLisArt]

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[@wandaeades7274]

I tried thus. Never been happy with mine before but this helped me more than any other tutorial. Thank you so much. No mine did not look like yours but I will keep painting!!! You are awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Yes keep practicing my friend!

[@amusingmother]

I just found you and I am eating up your videos and knowledge! Newbie to watercolor and this one ranks in my top 5 of how it worked out for me. I think it was the addition of the red building. So awesome! My husband came home yesterday and saw a few of my tutorials and was really impressed by the lake one with black trees on one bank (close) and smaller ones on the other bank. Your tutorials move at a perfect clip for me. I’m not painting them that fast, but you give just the right amount of information to get me to paint for inferences without belaboring details. Which is funny because most beginner videos don’t provide enough information for my success. You hit my sweet spot. Also, I have to shout out my love for your subject matter. As a Utah girl, I want to paint my mountains, my trees, my barns, etc. Thank you for giving me the tools. I’ve sent links to my daughter who is also a watercolor hobbyist so you now have 2 new groupies. How do you get your colors so vibrant? Is it the paint quality? I’m just working out of student grade paints but I’m often befuddled by the lack of green variance that I can achieve with vibrancy. I’m a fan girl.

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad my tutorials are helpful to you. I use meedan watercolor paints - I'm not sure what to say about vibrancy though - perhaps you just need more pigment and less water?

[@Susan-g3e7u]

Thank you for such a great tutorial. I am learning a lot from your methods. I really appreciate watching your paintings evolve as you go along. I live in the woods of Maine and am surrounded by evergreen trees. The trees you are painting look like fir trees. It is a small detail but pine trees look quite different from fir trees such as spruce and balsalm. Thank you again for the gift of teaching. ..

[@JuliaLisArt]

Hello fellow forest dweller! I universally call evergreens pine trees because most people refer to them as such/it works with the algorithm ;)

[@deborahjoy2013]

I really like how you paint your evergreen trees. I also love your barn!!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks Deb!

[@MaryJones-t9n]

I just started watercoloring about a month ago and I watch a lot of tutorials on KZbin. I am enjoying yours so much. Thank you for your time and attention to teaching us.

[@JuliaLisArt]

You are so welcome!

[@carolburkett7018]

Thank you Julia. I hope I’ll learn a lot from you. You’re easy to learn from. Love you colors.

[@JuliaLisArt]

I'm glad you think so!

[@tameramayta276]

I just started exploring water colors three days in. Thank you for simple but awesome lessons and examples!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy this fun medium

[@duke2011ful]

So glad I found you! Another beautiful painting!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@charlesedwards3176]

Well done Julia, you made that look very easy, which I imagine is the sign of real talent. Really enjoyable video to watch. If you can inspire me (the least artistic person I know !!) then you must be good. Have a merry Christmas !

[@JuliaLisArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Charles!

[@maryriley6163]

Lovely winter landscape! I feel like I could step right into it, it’s so atmospheric. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.😊

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you so much!

[@artbyfaith]

So beautiful. I’m going to try this. Thank you so much. I sure do appreciate you sharing this how to video.❤

[@JuliaLisArt]

Have fun!

[@raylachman8101]

Thanks for sharing some of tips & tricks ; I’ll be putting them to practice 👍

[@JuliaLisArt]

Great!

[@kiriki737]

So lovely winter painting, love your colour mixing... i´ve learn al lot from YOU!!!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Very happy to read :)

[@michaelthornton5113]

The little grassy looking thing is actually a well placed bunny. Beautiful composition! Well presented lesson, I will definitely give this a try ( rabbit and all . )

[@JuliaLisArt]

That's great to hear, thank you for watching Michael!

[@kiba1361]

Macht super Spaß nachzumalen...Danke für die tolle Inspiration😊

[@kathybornhoft7126]

Hi Julia, Sorry, it took me so long to find you but I am so glad I did! Your work is amazing and your tutorials are so helpful! Thank you!

[@JuliaLisArt]

I'm glad you found my channel Kathy, hope you continue to enjoy my tutorials!

[@hawkeye9382]

Very pretty

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendabreton2954]

Stunning! ❤️🇨🇦

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@leesylvester8713]

Beautiful work, thank you!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Many thanks!

[@meliss36]

Beautiful painting!! perfection!! ❤

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you very much!

[@StefanHelldoerfer]

Very nice painting , thank you for showing us 🥰

[@JuliaLisArt]

You're welcome!

[@juliehiebner2376]

Thank you! 🎄

[@stevenshackelford1937]

This will be such a big help to me for making a few personal Christmas cards next year. You make it look so simple but it's not. Now I will have the help that I need... thank you so much!

[@JuliaLisArt]

You can do it!

[@Linda-we6en]

This is absolutely lovey, thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you for watching and commenting Linda!

[@michelenemechek7942]

Luv your painting. !!!!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks!

[@Shoofly738]

Absolutely gorgeous! ❤

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you!

[@user8542]

Well done, thank you for sharing!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@craftingwithvictoriaclark1687]

Very cool, def going to try

[@JuliaLisArt]

Please do!

[@rickdillenbeck7397]

Nice little painting, I’m going to give it a try, thanks!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Have fun!

[@darlene6969]

I really love your pine trees, I've got to practice more. Thanks for sharing. I just found you tonight, I love your art..

[@JuliaLisArt]

I've got an 8-technique pine tree painting class on skillshare (link in description for free trial)!

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

Gorgeous!

[@JuliaLisArt]

:)

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ You are new to me as of tonight… I am very impressed with your beautiful painting! I love your style of detail… You are an incredibly gifted artist!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you very much!

[@patlatour2465]

❤ lovely painting, the middle twig can become a cute bunny 😊 they are great looking trees and a definite painting for me to try, thank you for sharing.

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@christianedixon4212]

Thank you Julia , I have subscribed on Skillshare and i will check your videos. Beautiful work

[@JuliaLisArt]

Awesome, thank you!

[@janenunez7291]

Thank you so beautiful painting

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elizabethcarlone1364]

I liked your painting very much it reminded me of New England area of the United States. Merry Christmas

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

It reminds me of my village south wales 🇬🇧

[@jimharvey9894]

Beautiful

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you

[@leneprior9392]

Absolutely great! You make it understandable, not easy but obtaining journey 😊

[@JuliaLisArt]

Glad you think so!

[@elenakashpersky5658]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Glad you liked it!

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

I am new to your channel and loving it!!! I got paints and some brushes. I will get it all together and paint along! Very soon!!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Welcome!!

[@desertcandle1]

Very nice painting. Thank you

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you!

[@sharondoan1447]

Thank you for your excellent tutorial. You gave me some tips I will definitely use.

[@JuliaLisArt]

Awesome glad to help Sharon

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

Omg Julia! Really 💕 this one. You are so good at trees! My trees always look like blobs. But I am going to give this a go 😘

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you Roxanne! Keep practicing those trees!

[@robertsparks7244]

Really nice 👍

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks!

[@vehinhkhoitamgiac2889]

beautiful painting !

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you very much!

[@lesafowers8142]

Very pretty snow scene!!! 💙💙💙

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks!

[@keariewashburn4680]

Beautiful ❤️

[@JuliaLisArt]

:)

[@Caerdonn2]

Thank you very much!

[@JuliaLisArt]

:)

[@mgrayfox59]

They are called "Blue Spruce" my favorite Christmas trees ❤

[@JuliaLisArt]

Ah yes sounds familiar

[@LauraS13]

Thank you hun happy holidays

[@JuliaLisArt]

Merry Christmas :)

[@DianaSwi]

Tint great idea

[@JuliaLisArt]

I think so too!

[@adelegiomo8614]

Molto bello

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you!

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

That is a true winter scene... the snow round the house could do with improving but otherwise a very pleasant painting 😊😍

[@JuliaLisArt]

Improve it in your own painting!

[@juliehenderson1672]

Love it! Thank you. Merry Christmas! 🌲🕊️

[@JuliaLisArt]

Same to you!

[@lauriec3354]

So happy to find you on KZbin. Very calming Christmas scene. Did you have your baby yet? Thanks for sharing!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Yes I did :)

[@amywagreich9042]

Very nice

[@JuliaLisArt]

:)

[@jefffawver888]

So Beautiful.....

[@JuliaLisArt]

Many many thanks

[@Ballerina1974]

I love it! Do you use cobalt or ultramarine to get this blue? Thank you.

[@JuliaLisArt]

Not sure - I don't keep the names of the colors

[@arlenemurphy804]

Beautiful. I can see a little country church instead of barn.

[@JuliaLisArt]

Love that!

[@Raccoon4042]

Hello Julia. I’m not a beginner but I was curious as to why there is no reference to the colors you are using. I would like to know what colors you mix to achieve the colors you use. I love your subjects. I use your subjects for inspiration. Thank You for the time you put into your videos ❤

[@JuliaLisArt]

I have never worked with 'color names'. I would look at references and just use whatever shade I had that was similar and I believe anyone else can learn to do the same :)

[@Bugiddle]

Wow, those pine trees are gorgeous! I will try this. I've subscribed, and look forward to watching your other tutorials!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks Diane!

[@brendabrownartist]

Not sure if there is somewhere that you mention the paints you use and what colours? The blueish looks like a Payne’s gray? Nice piece!

[@JuliaLisArt]

No I don't do that on this channel - I don't want people to think they need the specific colors I use to create a beautiful painting. A green is a green!

[@Doggymomma52]

Loving this 🎨❤️

[@JuliaLisArt]

:)

[@dalewolfe9787]

Nice🙂

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks for the visit

[@lizdouglas1952]

Julia, This piece is beautiful. I adore your technique which makes it easy for beginners as well as lifelike appearance. KEEP your palette exactly where you prefer. 😘❤🎨

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

The lady was just giving advice.you don't have to take it.but it's nice of her trying to help uk

[@turnerschmidt]

Love the video --thank you

[@JuliaLisArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lisa-ge2bu]

Beautiful! What kind of pencil did you use when drawing in the barn?

[@JuliaLisArt]

A regular pencil. It's just stained black wood but its a plain old pencil.

[@janetkyle9932]

Beautiful. Just a suggestion, put your pallet on the right side so you don’t keep crossing over to the left in front of our eyes. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks for the suggestion but its easier for me to keep it on the left :)

[@nancywalker4224]

That doesn't bother me at all! Of course, I am left handed, so it looked absolutely normal!

[@hardybeverly]

Yes!

[@Sarita-ci9wc]

I feel you. But I make color messes crossing over like this dropping water color spots. Your work inspires me. Keep painting.

[@fatimajorge7935]

@@JuliaLisArt Pq

[@marymccaslin1690]

Probably just me, but wondering exactly what the colors are that you are using? Looks like Payne's Gray, but can't make out the others?

[@JuliaLisArt]

I don't know the names of the colors - I threw out the name card!

[@MahjoobehGohari]

❤ ‏‪19:01‬‏

[@Bugiddle]

Do you stretch your paper first? If so, how? I used to use the gummed tape on board method, but lately, I've just been taping it to a board when I work. The buckling bothers me. I end up ironing it on the backside with a warm iron.

[@JuliaLisArt]

No I don't stretch :) 100% cotton paper seems to flatten out completely after it has completely dried (at least it does for me)

[@gwenhafford4112]

Is there a place where you list the items you use in these demonstrations? Paint color names, paper size, paint brushes, etc., would all be helpful to know. Thanks.

[@JuliaLisArt]

In the description :)

[@Bugiddle]

What kind of blue are you using? On my screen it looks sort of gray-periwinkle. Thank you!

[@JuliaLisArt]

I don't know the name, sorry. I usually just blend some different blues with black. The precise color doesn't matter anyway - make it uniquely yours!

[@sheilaagee3646]

Very nice!!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks!

[@kandaceheimer4370]

What size paper are you using and what type?

[@JuliaLisArt]

I think I'm using 5x9 or similar - size doesn't matter though because you can scale it up or down.

[@natgirya]

Спасибо за урок!

[@leojablonski2309]

Blue Spruce has a blueish tint green. Short, strong, sharp needles

[@JuliaLisArt]

Yes I can picture them :)

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Very good , I love your trees. Are you kin to Bob Ross🤙🏻🙌🏻🤗 I’ll pay for some classes.

[@JuliaLisArt]

Sheila, I have a fantastic workshop available for purchase: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1349050842/winter-watercolor-greenery-workshop-step?click_key=73fa506a56924b238030cb0fac0aa967f1988ba6%3A1349050842&click_sum=91f49041&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@debbieroso8749]

Can you PLEASE tell us the exact colors you’re using ??

[@JuliaLisArt]

No I don't do that on this channel. A blue is a blue! (I don't even have the name card - threw it out).

[@debbieroso8749]

@@JuliaLisArt a blue isn’t a blue but thanks anyway

[@JuliaLisArt]

Sure it is! You're only limiting yourself otherwise@@debbieroso8749

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I have found mixed success with "cheap" watercolor paper (as in, not Arches-like expensive). Seems some techniques I manage to have the cheaper paper give up on me.

[@JuliaLisArt]

I agree, paper quality matters a lot but I think the cheaper stuff is excellent to practice on because it forces you to really fine tune your skills to adapt

[@joanoxentenko1632]

Julia, l am 66 and just started painting in January. I painted this snowy barn scene. Can l make my Christmas cards from my painting? Do l need permission? Doing photo copies of mine on yardstick if l do. Please let me know? Joanie l love your tutorials! Wish l could afford to subscribe!

[@JuliaLisArt]

Subscribing to my channel is free - just hit the button :)

[@christinetrappenfortes7761]

Your painting is beautiful. Question? Don’t you get paid from making KZbin videos? You mentioned finally getting compensated. I’m curious. 👀 Thanks

[@JuliaLisArt]

After you reach a certain subscriber count and number of hours watched in a given year, you start getting paid.

[@mikehoskins6933]

In the video it looks like you are turning it into muddy look when you try blending.

[@JuliaLisArt]

I'm glad it didn't turn out like mud in the end

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

You don't get paid from KZbin? From ads and whatnot? Just curious since you said you haven't been getting paid for your work.

[@JuliaLisArt]

I only started earning ad revenue in 2021, but it was negligible...a dollar or two a day. It's picked up a bit but definitely not enough to live off of.

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Dont you recieve complimentary paints etc from companys.if not contact them tell them you have a channel and they will send you paints etc free just to mention them thats what most ppl do

[@JuliaLisArt]

Thanks

[@cindyingram4072]

So did you make any money or is it an effort you feel wasted time? I think any teaching has to be award in itself so I for one thank you, BUT please balance the strife with your time taken with time focused on your development.

[@JuliaLisArt]

This video was released a long time ago so I don't remember what I talked about :P

[@shsummers]

Your ennui really shone through here. Sorry you're not doing great.

[@JuliaLisArt]

I hope you address whatever is troubling you and compels you to hate on people you don't know on the internet :)

[@shsummers]

@@JuliaLisArt I'm sorry...I was being sincere. You seemed down, that's all...I wasn't hating on you.

[@JuliaLisArt]

@@shsummers Perhaps I misread your original comment. Nobody is super happy 100% of the time. I think when I filmed this, I was sick with a cold that lasted for 2 months.

[@shsummers]

@@JuliaLisArt Hi - sorry to hear you've been sick...my wife had the same thing, and it really hung on and on. Hope you feel better, and I wish a happy 2023 to us all