How to PAINT TEXTURE in Watercolor - Wood / Bark Study (2022)

Learning how to paint texture in watercolor is essential for wildlife art, as there's often bark or wood involved.
Invariably, your wildlife subject will be stood on a branch, or there will be some bark in the background, or even the foreground. Painting it to look authentic and realistic is important to the overall effect of your artwork. In this video, I take a detailed look at the many layers of detail that I apply to the piece of wood this Red Panda is leaning on. I use exactly the same techniques with any piece of wood, so they are really adaptable, and work well with many types of painting.
If you would like to learn more about painting realistic textures, I would recommend this video next: bit.ly/33MMWbS
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🕒 Timestamps 🕒
00:00 How to paint texture in watercolor
00:07 Introduction and the first initial details added to the texture
01:43 Building the initial layers of texture detail within the bark
03:16 Working with increasingly darker colours and tones to build texture detail
04:21 Softening details, and working on the foundation wash
05:04 Adding the second layer of detail, to start to build the bark texture
07:16 Working on a different type of wood / bark texture
08:51 The darkest detail layer
11:10 Building the darkest tones to create the finished texture effect
12:37 Adding highlights to bring the wood/ bark to life
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[@pattijoamerein5262]

I'm loving these videos! My passion is realistic, detailed effects. Your channel is the only one I've found that really shows the techniques. Thank you so much for all the expertise you are offering us. I've looked through many of your videos trying to find one that speaks to how you see or choose the colors for a painting or a specific part of a painting. Do you have a video on this? Thanks again for this channel you've created. Its great!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Patti, thank you so much for your kind comment, and I'm glad you like my videos here. Yes, I do have videos on how I match colours to my reference photos. Here is just one of the links for you, but there are others within the same playlist. Paul 🎨 bit.ly/3KUPMvN

[@punjabpainting2002]

Amazing painting dear friend..stay connected always.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I don't think you have missed one of my videos here Punjab, thank you so much for your kind support. Paul 🎨

[@45salf]

Very helpful subject and demonstration. May seem trivial but basic skill beginners struggle to master. I appreciate inclusion of mistakes and resolution.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Leslie for watching and I'm glad this video has helped you. Paul 🎨

[@kimskitchen123]

Very helpful! Loved the white… thank you!

[@justme0910]

Exactly what I needed! I've been practicing for years but always struggled with this. Thank you!

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Inda, I'm glad my little video here helps, I do enjoy painting wood textures, great fun! Paul 🎨

[@polgara28]

You are the texture king! I greatly appreciate any textures you can teach us. Loved the rust video too, it was great! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤️

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Christie, you are more than welcome. I'm glad you enjoy my little videos here on KZbin, thanks for watching. Paul 🎨

[@debbiebruce6920]

I love trees and I draw them quite often. I learned so much by watching you paint the bark so beautifully. Thanks again for another informative video. I really like your sense of humor.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you very much Debbie, sense of humour......me......narrrh. 😂

[@blackysalvat982]

Beautiful I need a brush 🖌️ very thin like this I couldn't find it

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you, yes the brush I use is a Winsor & Newton one, I do like small detail brushes. :-) I have this one within my materials list, if it helps here is the link to the items I prefer to use, including this little brush. devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/

[@TheDevonArtist]

Which texture do you struggle with the most, *leave me a comment* , and I will try to help. If you would like to learn more about painting realistic textures, I would recommend this video next: bit.ly/33MMWbS

[@mindykeys206]

Brick and stone block walls! Share your magic skills, sir!!

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@mindykeys206 Hi Mindy, I do have a play list on textures, see bit.ly/3IksjmU I do also have a PDF downloadable tutorial on painting house bricks www.etsy.com/uk/listing/978291631/watercolour-pdf-tutorial-brick-painting? I do hope this helps, and thank you so much for following my videos here. Paul 🎨

[@Parkook]

AMAZING video tutorials as always 😍🙏 What watercolour paint brand are you using?

[@polgara28]

Winsor and Newton, according to his materials list. 😊

[@TheDevonArtist]

@@polgara28 Thank you Christie 🥰

[@TheDevonArtist]

I see Christie very kindly answered your question. To be honest with you, as long as you use a good quality paint from preferably a well known manufacturer, you shouldn't go wrong. Paul 🎨