Geoff Kersey Watercolour Technique ⎮Summer and Autumn Trees⎮Watercolour Landscape

[@bri3268]

My daughter wants to learn how to paint landscapes in water colour. So I decided I'd help her out by searching for videos I think she should watch. I have only watched the first 5 minutes and already I am commenting because I am so impressed. There are several reasons: 1. Unlike other tutorials, you show what you started with, without a lot of extraneous gabbing. 2. You showed the selection and mixing of the colours AND your selection of paint brush. 3. You demonstrated how to hold and use the brush as well as what NOT to do. In other words, you did not talk a lot on just the technical side (color, lighting, composition). Instead you described and demonstarted the brush stroke technique to use. 4. Your first 4 minutes showed me a recognizaable tree and you have only STARTED. Your video may be almost 4 years old, but it one I am going to suggest to anyone who is a beginner and wants to learn how to paint water colour landscapes. Thank you.

[@mikecatg]

I love how he explains what other find obvious. It’s those things that make him so much better as an instructor. I keep saying “Ah ha!!” I am so excited I have found his videos!!!!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you so much for your comments! If you want to have a look at my free content on my website you can click here and sign up for a free membership. There are a few full tutorials available for free members and some tips and technique videos. Hope they help, please let me know if you have any more questions. watercolourlandscapes.co.uk/

[@MsVivian99]

Just found this! Totally agree. Going to paint some trees today! Thankyou Geoff!

[@nishusingh9129]

Learnt so much....thanks

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!!! THANK YOU, FOR EXPLAINING, AND DEMONSTRATING THE USE OF THESE LAYOUT, "CONSIDERATIONS", AND PAINTING AND SHADING TECHNIQUES. THE RESULTS ARE VERY NICE!!!!

[@mariavelazquez8995]

Beautiful, thanks

[@annhinson5670]

Your demonstration of tree foliage was very helpful. Thank you.

[@DivinaVoluntas]

Bellissimi! ...Sembra fattibile...anche per me... Mi eserciterò, speriamo bene! GRAZIE DI VERO CUORE!

[@aquachinese4410]

This is absolutely one of the best watercolor tutorial! Thanks Geoff!

[@Spinnaker79]

Love your tutorial

[@sugarfalls1]

I love how you use the grainy paper to make the tree. That's ingenious! That makes a beautifully realistic tree. I admire you for giving away your secret to how you make your tree look so realistic. Well done, Mr. Kersey! The 240 people who gave your technique a thumbs down don't appreciate how beautiful your technique or we'll never know why they gave it a thumbs down. Their loss!

[@pauldodson7701]

I have followed Geoff for years, first on SAA then on KZbin. I like his tutorials and his choice of subjects. I am now retired and have the time to pick-up where I left off, with my painting. Thanks Geoff

[@snehadeshpande750]

you brought me back to life today.. thank you so much. I used to love to paint and have won many competitions.. and got so engrossed in academics that completely lost touch of art. Working 14 hrs a day, first time in many years I feel alive and fresh! Eternally grateful to you

[@miesteinhart4233]

I really enjoyed your explanation and way of painting. Wish I could like more then once ❤

[@handmade83]

I feel like my blood pressure dropped watching this guy teach water painting. Real life experience behind the brushes, colors, and palettes. Another Boss Ross, but with water painting, lol. Good job, Geoff Kersey.

[@patdale9658]

He is so easy to listen to and he explains it so well

[@JQ-Frances]

Really love your work and teaching method...very informative yet no rubbish talk no dilly dally...fantastic subject to my interest...

[@suel4269]

This is my favorite tree tutorial. I’ve seen it many times. Thankyou

[@jennifercollings2984]

Thank you Geoff I used this with my online zoom art class which I share with military families having a fun relaxed hour or two with watercolour!!we enjoyed recreating your technique - thank you x

[@chentheartist]

Very helpful thank you so much!

[@MegaMesozoic]

I like the way you show what colours to mix to get the various effects. Not many tutors do that!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank You Jane - I have an online website where I release tutorials as well as tips and tricks videos, you can check it out at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk Hope you enjoy!

[@mrshonestopinion]

Best video I've seen so far. Just loved it. Thanks for explaining so well why the light shade needs to go all over the tree and then top it with the darker value. I'm a beginner and that cleared things up a lot. Can't wait to practice.

[@jimnoel5291]

By far the most helpful video I've been able to locate. Basic, simple but complete. Wonderful! I'm looking forward to more from your channel. Thankyou .

[@josephprimavera2545]

Very helpful. I rewatch this from time to time and always learn something new. Thanks!

[@lindasmith4268]

Hello Geoff, just want to say thank you for your brilliant tutorials! I've struggled with my trees, as it's been many many years since I picked up a brush, but at last I've found someone who has shown me how to paint trees that I want to paint! I'm in my 70s now, and your voice is so calm and relaxing that I feel confident now that I really can paint a tree that I like!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you linda! I do have an online website where I release a new tutorial every two weeks as well as plenty of tips and tricks tutorials should you want to give it a go check it out at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk

[@carolebenn4038]

Came across this by chance. Found the hints excellent. Not esoteric. Very accessible. Thank you.

[@barbaralee3425]

I have really been struggling, everything ending up in the trash. I came across this video, gave it a go, and my desire to paint has been restored. THANK YOU.

[@onnasanagatha5939]

Hi, hope you doing great right now. Am actually nothing at paintings and this is the first time i tried this stuff, and your YT is quite help me a lot to do more. Thankyou, sending regards from Indonesia

[@annierodenberg2327]

Geoff, you have given the best technique I have ever seen for dry brush. The trees and foliage are outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoyceDlugokinski]

This is a really great tutorial. I am relatively new at watercoloring and appreciate lessons like this so much. Thank you.

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Just starting with watercolor and this was an excellent tutorial on painting trees. Thank you Geoff!

[@lanalawson3499]

What a great teacher. He is easy to listen too, and I also love as well how he mixes his paint on the fly too, as another had mentioned earlier in a comment. Why do why like such a thing as that? I think it is because, he is just a very genuine guy and authentic. As for myself, I'm so wager to paint that I'm always mixing my paints as I go!

[@jda974]

For months I have been seeing many tutorials about watercolour, recently about landscapes and trees. You, sir, are amazing teacher! So many great tips, I love your communication style, I'm excited to see all your other videos and wait for more.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you for your comment. I have over 100 tutorials available on my website and I am currently running a 20% off sale for membership should you want to try it. bit.ly/3OdM5Go here is the link!

[@annettefournier9655]

Wow. Incredible light in your studio. The production quality of your tutorial surpasses most television offerings. Fantastic crew and great tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@mikerusby]

looks nice . love the loose pencilwork too will get back to watercolours when I retire, have n't done a painting since the 1990s :) I might remember not to overwork this time

[@billdollar6155]

I really enjoy the way you teach this technique, I will watch your site more in the future, thank you.

[@typicalgamergirl]

man, i wish i could show you the one i drew before i googled how to do this, and the one i just did with your video...night and day! and everybody thought the first one was good lol, thank you so much

[@BethPeppersCoats]

Thanks Geoff! This is the best watercolor tree painting tutorial on KZbin!

[@comedygumballmachine4748]

I just LOVE painting trees, mountain scenes, water scapes (lakes, streams, ocean) - ANYthing in nature, really, including wildlife, but have had a hard time finding tutorials online that explain the sequence & timing of each step - and really have had a hard time getting my pine trees to look less flat (like a comb) as well as achieving that depth without getting my colors all muddled. After watching your video (which happened to come up in my feed), I Subscribed! I'm going to try some trees right now using a few different water color sets while keeping in mind; 1. Mix your colors first 2. Wet the area with clear water 3. Start at the center of the tree & work your way outward 4. Use the side of the paintbrush (not the tip) to scumble in the color for texture & spacing 5. Lay down the lightest color first, then the darker tone on the shadow side, then touch in the highlights using the tip of a smaller round brush 6. Fill in gaps with suggestions of the trunk all the way around and up 7. Touch the base of the foliage where it meets the trunk with a bit of main tree color to blend over the top of the trunk so the trunk appears to be behind the foliage. THANK YOU! VERY Helpful! :)

[@devgowri]

Thanks for the summary 👍

[@caroldooley8495]

Have always had trouble painting trees. This was a great lesson & am anxious to try it.

[@Sebastian-vi2jh]

I’m very new at painting and have been searching for tutorials. I really like the way you teach and can’t wait to try this as my trees look terrible but now I know why.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you, Hope you enjoy the other tutorials if you want to find some more you can visit my website at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk.

[@mariegiros1480]

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[@Donna-cc1kt]

I’m looking at your art around the room and how you relate to a beginner with your instruction. Wow your generous in how you speak to a untrained artist. I’m grateful for your reasoning, speed, and clarity. Wonderful! You make me think perhaps I can paint a tree like you. Humn, my potential has exploded. Ha ha ha. Upon execution I suspect oncoming humility. Thank you.

[@JayashaniMandila]

You are such a great teacher not because you’re talented (ofc you’re talented no doubts) but because you explicitly reveal what to be done and what not to be done and why without hiding anything ❤️❤️❤️

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you Jayashani, I have an online tutorial website at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk should you want to find some of my other tutorials. Thank you for your kind words.

[@doloreswhite3919]

I can't wait to put his instruction into my attempt at painting watercolor trees.

[@labtrainer09]

I'm a total beginner who is trying to teach himself the "big-brush" or "fast-and-loose" style of watercolor popularized by the late Ron Ranson. Hence, I have watched many, many videos on various aspects of watercolor painting. Geoff, this is absolutely, positively the best tutorial on trees that I have EVER seen! Moreover, I think the vast majority of your techniques will "translate" well into my work with the 2" goat-hair hake brush (supplemented by a 1" flat brush and #3 rigor). Thank you VERY much for your clear, logical explanation and demonstration.

[@patstokes3615]

thank you from an American cousin. I've been looking for someone that can paint a clear, yet simple, evergreen.

[@danakolpin1289]

I am a beginner watercolor. You make painting the trees look easy

[@joudazizi4253]

It was so interesting watching this video, thank you so much for sharing with us your beautiful drawing technique.

[@charlesford5300]

My first effort to enter the world of water color and this instruction captured my attention. He made the concept very exciting, interesting, and encouraging for a beginner in his seventies! Thanks Geoff Kersey.

[@danakolpin1289]

I am a beginner in watercolor and this lesson has been great in starting to paint trees. You make it look really easy.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank You Dana, I have an online tutorial website with a new tutorial released every 2 weeks suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced it you would like to give it a try you can sign up for free here www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk

[@Sanjanavrma]

Everything about this video is perfect...the instructions..the camera angles. Just great.

[@Cheryldianeb]

Your voice is very soothing, your tips are so helpful, and your trees are fantastic! I’ll be coming back for more lessons if you have others. You definitely have a way of taking the nervousness out of it for me if I mess it up. Thank you!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Hi Cheryl, Thank you for your kind words, I have one full lesson availbe on my KZbin Page and an additional free one if you sign up as a free member to my online tutorial school at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk I am also currently running a 20% off discount for annual membership using code AUTUMN20 at the checkout. So glad you enjoyed this, Geoff

[@bobo-hh9nt]

You explain everything precisely and clearly without over complicating things, thank you. You have a new subscriber.

[@jeanmiller5120]

Thank you so much for demystifying the tree. The scumbuling effect makes a hugh difference. Its nice to hear why it is important to do something rather than just being told to do it. You are a good and true teacher.

[@riccihershey405]

Wow! This might be the most helpful lesson I've seen. Thank you. I can't wait to try this.

[@Handotr]

Best tree tutorial I have found. Thanks

[@callie8848]

Thank you so much for your tutorial!! Extremely helpful. I really appreciate the fact that you show how you work through little mistakes here and there, as it's a lot more realistic; I think many artists (beginner artists, etc) feel as though when they make a mistake, their artwork is gone. It's refreshing to see how those mistakes can be utilized in a painting, instead of *ruining* it. Your art is beautiful! Thanks so much again. :)

[@poppyburns3807]

Wow ! Just found your channel. You are a wonderful teacher you are answering all questions, Value, paint consistency, brush handling and strokes. I am new to watercolor painting and all painting and your teaching style is exactly what I have been looking for. I am excited to see more of your excellent videos. Many thanks!

[@notme3252]

The last tree was my favorite!

[@patriciakelly5451]

Wow. I thank whoever for finding me your video. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

[@eliev7844]

I think I’ve just found my favourite Art Teacher! I’ve totally clicked with your way of teaching and have learnt more in this one video than in all the others put together! Thank you and please keep sharing your amazing talent.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Hi Elie, Thank you so much for your kind words I'm so happy my way of teaching is able to help you. If you want to look at more of my tutorials I have available on my website at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk. Thank you again for your words.

[@suzanneboily5224]

Always loved watching you tutor. So beautiful and relaxing. Thank you!

[@ellencheng3271]

Very enjoyable watching your skiled technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@craz2311]

You are so good at teaching. Thanks 🙏 I really want to learn more from you. A warm hello from Vietnam. Hope you and people around the world will be safe and peaceful during the hard time.

[@madhumaladutta8361]

Sir,you taught so beautifully .I could make out my faults.Thank you so much.

[@sizzles48]

That was amazing. So helpful. I've watched quite a few beginners watercolour videos in a the last few weeks and this was by far the best. Technically easy to understand and well explained and presented in a beautiful studio. You have really inspired me. I've just started art again while in lockdown. Last foray? Five decades ago at A Level. Thanks so much.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you for your kind words Lesley, if you want to try more landscapes with me I have a tutorial website at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk . So glad you're enjoying art during lockdown.

[@krishnamurthy6536]

Thank you Geoff, for your honest and detailed tutorial. I am from India, trying to follow your techniques and learnt many things from your tutorials. Thank you so much. Krishna murthy.

[@danaaldridge5857]

Thank you so much for the demonstration. Very helpful and appreciate how you move it along at just the right pace.

[@jjohn5762]

Wow. Thanks Geoff. Can't wait as a brand new begginer to try these techniques out. Colour mixing especially. Looks fun. Your teaching tech is so clear. Again thank you from John. 69 years and never to late to learn something new.

[@andreycaissie987]

Un bon professeur! Merci, je vais m’essayer prochainement!

[@barbarareynard1916]

Watching you paint the trees was a wonderful lesson. I can now see where I have been doing it all wrong. Thank you so much.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you Babara - I have lots more tips and tricks videos available as well as fortnightly tutorials of many different locations on my website bit.ly/2BfBs06 for all abilities!

[@enricaandreis2049]

thank you very much for your lesson...it has been a pleasure to attend to; very instructive

[@celestemcdonald5984]

You are a not only an extremely talented artist; you are a phenomenal teacher, too! Your explanations and instructions along with the multiple camera angles made me feel like I was getting a private lesson! (Also, your accent is nice, too!). Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you Celeste - I run an online tutorial website with new tutorials uploaded every two weeks at my website here bit.ly/2BfBs06 we offer a free membership or a paid monthly/annually membership Glad you enjoyed this video - this was a bonus techniques video on my website

[@kimpriessloft371]

Excellent! You are a fantastic teacher. Thanks... 🙏😃

[@da-madmodler4692]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve just started watercolor and going from video to video learning how to make more water less paint and more paint less water wet dry paper to say it’s a lot to take in s an understatement. Thanks for your time and knowledge I look forward to attempting these trees in today’s lesson. Thank you again.

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you for your kind words! If you do want to learn more I have a website www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk for all abilities should you want to check it out you can sign up for free and take a look, there is a students forum plus new tutorials every 2 weeks. So glad you enjoyed this tips and tricks video.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Fantastic lesson

[@Dannytsister]

I am just starting into water colour and your videos are so helpful. Please make more. You are an amazing artist! Thank you for your help!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Hi Melissa, Thank you for your comment, I'm glad I can be of help to you. I have an online tutorials website where a new tutorial is uploaded every 2 weeks should you want to check it out the website (it currently has over 50+ projects available) The website is www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk. Hopefully there are more tutorials that may help you out. Thanks again for your kind words.

[@MsHeidyn]

This is so beautiful! The explanations are so clear and straight forward. Its so clear that from basic strokes, you can control more complicated paintings. I am enjoying every single video you do. Please do as many as you can. Your work is amazing. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@pennysouza2140]

Clear and careful presentation and I enjoyed seeing the pictures in the background

[@mushroom7186]

All your paintings are so beautiful!

[@elianecosta5972]

Thank you Mr. Kersey for your tutorial! I loved so much!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

You’re the absolute best instructor! Love watching you. I’m a beginner and this has been so helpful!

[@shubhangimisale6578]

Excellent explanation and technique. I made a successful first attempt to paint similar trees. Thank you

[@ironhorse19]

Excellent video. Easy to follow and very informative many thanks for sharing

[@silashouse1054]

I am new to water colors so I am glad you go into detail, but done a lot of acrylics thanks .. John in NZ

[@avelenarachel]

I first subscribed to his watercolour tutorials because of this tree tutorial video. I am not arty at all, never painted anything in my life, but now I’m painting landscape scenes I’ve never imagined myself doing before so this has been so amazing

[@ashuhasib11]

I was struggling with trees all this time...n u made it so easyyyy for me... Thank youuu so muchhhhh

[@donnaohl2042]

With your wonderful tutorial, I was FINALLY able to paint a tree! Thank you!

[@helanna9843]

Thank you from a beginner. Very helpful.

[@ums4491]

Lovely ..... simple instructions. I like the way you have shown how to mix colours.

[@radharcanna]

Nicely explained. You have a very pleasant teaching style.

[@bradcampbell261]

I can't wait to watch more of your videos. Very inspiring and you are great at teaching what you love down to the detail.

[@susannangle9807]

Really enjoyed your demo many thanks love the use of the brush strokes.

[@taehyungkim4267]

Man I love water color , like look at it it's so nice and this tutorial is so wonderful and great to understand

[@jasperwood2584]

Excellent tutorial for a complete beginner, thank you.

[@bettycotton4323]

Appreciate this tutorial. So helpful in creating this tree watercolor method...never really encountered this in other tutorials. Very helpful! Thanks!

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you Betty, I have an online tutorial website where as a member there is a new tutorial every 2 weeks available plus lots of tips and tricks videos; If you want to check this out it is www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk there is a free membership should you want to try it. Many Thanks

[@sarayoung9942]

Hello Geoff wanted to say a big thank you I have really struggled with trees but I follwed this and the result was amazing I was really pleased thank you so much for sharing your skills xx

[@geoffkersey2244]

Thank you Sara, I do also have an website where I release new tutorials every 2 weeks plus tips and tricks videos at www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk

[@arqalgemiropadilla]

Eres todo un genio amigo..!🙌

[@veroniquejeannedemarbre5630]

Many thanks for sharing this class. Your technique is good and great.

[@p.vaghei4392]

you are very very good teacher thank you so much for your knowledge sharing

[@LilianaB2008]

Muchas gracias por el tutorial. Es perfecto! Claro y preciso. Es Ud. un gran maestro, gracias por su generosidad.