Watercolor Birch Trees Tutorial (EASY masking tape trick!)

In this suitable for beginners tutorial we will learn how to paint birch trees in watercolor using simple techniques including an easy masking tape trick.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Materials
3:41 How to draw birch trees
6:02 Applying the tree shadows
10:53 Painting a wet into wet background
14:50 Masking tape trick for birch tree bark
23:50 Painting fine branch details and foreground grasses
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[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Let me know if you are going to try the Birch trees? For more detail about painting distant trees try this video next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6PHXqJ5orV3nMU

[@delphinewood7519]

I watch everyone of your tutorials that comes out. This is my favorite by far. I have seen you work your magic, and this time I think I can keep up. This is a unique perspective on birch trees. I loved your explanation of how you painted in the shadows and why. I’m looking forward to trying this! Thank you, Michele. 🙏💙🌵

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh I'm so glad ☺️

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

I've seen masking but how you masked both horizontally AND vertically. Cool effect and the detail for adding naturalism makes a visually attractive difference 🎨

[@4ohgollycats]

First tree shadow and I’m hooked!

[@Hybrid6668]

This is a great effect!! Thank you for your time to share this with us. 😊❤

[@babawawa1953]

I love this. Wonderful tutorial video as are all your videos. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!

[@charlotteemerson5050]

I so love your sense humor.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you ☺️

[@audreysenior5117]

Great video Michele, and it looks like I'm not the only one who didn't think about perspective and birch tree lines. A great tutorial that can be adapted for any landscape. Thank you 😊❤️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Audrey 💕

[@4ohgollycats]

Never heard about masking tape trick!❤️❤️

[@darlenemartin8742]

I plan to paint these. I am making my drawing with you and watching the video. I love your method of using the masking tape to add the natural bark impression.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful, good luck!

[@antonioarruda7553]

Very good . Michele ! It`s beautiful work.

[@lauraholland5315]

I would love to give this one a try. Love it.

[@nadinehalden4154]

Great video. I can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks so much, I really enjoy your videos.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@darlenemartin8742]

I watched this tutorial a couple of months ago and drew the trees while traveling. I finally made the time to follow the tutorial and am working on the dark marks on the trees now. I am enjoying the process so much! I love the blending of wet on dry to fill in the background. I am finding that this technique is helping me paint more freely with less detail. I will post on your FB page when I'm finished with the painting. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the details you provide and the "whys" of the process.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

That's great Darlene :-)

[@jackiebrydon5722]

Can’t wait to try this 😊

[@Ballershorts82]

Thanks Michele! I enjoyed this video. I love watching you paint. I'm going to try this!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@lydiabond5393]

What a wonderful little technique! Love it. Going to try it on a few things I 🤔 think. Not just birch trees. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It can actually be good for animal fur too and many things.

[@barbararivera2380]

Thank you so much Michele. This was amazing yet so simple. Who'd've thought you could curve the masking tape. Brilliant!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Barbara!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Michele. Fun technique.😍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It is!

[@user-hr5rw3jq5h]

I absolutely love this, thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like it!

[@sunnycharacter]

Ooh! I never thought about the perspective of curving my birch lines! Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome ☺️

[@sonjarocher320]

Wow, thank you for this grand tutorial. I love your technique and think it is genious. XxX

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@donna5659]

This was very helpful! Thank you!🥳⭐️💫

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

So glad!

[@chrisburns1171]

Michele - you are inspirational! I am loving your lessons and learning so much. I am so happy you made this post on birch trees, but have watched loads of your youtube posts. Wonderful stuff. Thank you with all my heart.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!

[@lorrykohls]

Wonderful lesson! Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Brilliant tutorial as always, thank you. X

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tomyantzer838]

This is such a great technique. Thank You

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome Doreen!

[@irenehynes7536]

What a neat way to do birches…I will try that with the masking tape. I have painted them before …with no problem, but I do like that natural look you get. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@patriciasheridan7]

Wonderful!

[@annkarin5732]

I really would like to try this out. You made a happy forest. I love the colours and I really like the way you made it. About the "trolls" ... just ignore them. Where I worked the policy was that if you have nothing nice to say to a person, ..say nothing. That`s my message to the trolls. Ann from Norway

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Ann! Yes it is a happy forest!

[@ljschlag271]

Thank you. Very informative!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No worries ☺️

[@basenjipoppy]

Hi Michele, so much info in this tutorial, from using a cool color for shadows to starting off the edge for grass. Birch trees are one of my favorite trees and I've have been very intimidated to try to paint one that wouldn't end up looking like a zebra. I think with these techniques I should be able to paint a tree that doesn't look like it belongs in a zoo. I always learn so much from your wise words. 😊🖌

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks! So glad I could help 🙏

[@timmienorrie]

Thanks Michele. The techniques shown will prove very useful.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're very welcome!

[@carollycett1329]

Lovely tutorial loved watching stay safe

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! You too!

[@dianesilvestri8849]

I’m going to try this now. Love the technique.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Good luck 🙂

[@ginapyle8635]

Love the effect you achieved with this technique and we’ll worth the effort! Big fan of your videos.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank You!

[@miriamwettenstein4856]

Beautiful! Love this!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you ☺️

[@pamelabuckmaster1727]

Very helpful as always

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad to help

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Thank you

[@isabeltipple9942]

I love having a project like this to follow when i feel ‘stuck’.👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes we all like something simple at times :-)

[@stacys447]

You are right it looks great with the torn paper. I really hate throwing stuff away. So I am going to try to torture myself and try doing this with out the masking type :). I really enjoyed this tutorial. Trying to make my paintings look 3D is a challenge. The colors and your simple perspective comments were super helpful without being overwhelming. Thank you! Very informative and helpful.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@marilynbeeby6435]

Thank you Michele, I'm one of those thinking 'wouldn't it be quicker to just paint them' But I love the realistic effect, well worth the effort and keen to give it a go. Love the nails too 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you 🙏

[@doctordashiell]

Fantastic, I was spell bound watching this. I definitely will try this!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hope you enjoy!

[@margaretball8835]

Such a unique approach! Great tutorial! Thank you 🙂

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@carollegros8671]

Thank you. Great tutorial

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@wendychampness1901]

I do plan to try this! I am really enjoying these tutorials ❣️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

That's great 🙂

[@catherinegoodsett-wein3313]

❤️ and appreciate your channel!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank You!

[@nattyw495]

Really enjoy these tips...mikelle art mom👩‍🎨🎨✍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabethd2916]

This was great. I am going to stretch some paper tonight after work and then give it a try this weekend.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh, good luck!

[@tabassumiman5531]

Absolutely beautiful! The effect is irresistibly eye catching. Thank you for sharing this elite technique. Thank goodness there are artists who want to make the effort! Ignore the negatives, they are not at your level. They have a ways to go before they can understand. Merci beaucoup wonderful teacher!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Tabassum 🙏💕

[@norinemueller4588]

Beautiful

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you

[@danakolpin1289]

I have used masking fluid or masking tape on the trees as it’s easier

[@rebeccashaw957]

Very nice tip with

[@rebeccashaw957]

Couldn't get back, Newaygo the tip about masking tape along vertical part of tree with the mobility of it. Lovely painting.

[@susanmartin5392]

New subsciber,found this video very helpful..thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for subscribing Susan :-)

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

I’m definitely glad to see how to use the mask tape correctly. I put it down wrong by pressing it down completely then leaving it on over a couple of days. 😬 I am going to give birch trees a try again after watching the way you did it. I tried painting the strips with just a brush & no masking tape or fluid/frisket. I did not like how the results were that way. This way looks like it gives much better results like you’ve shown. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you, and good luck :-)

[@lauriehuber8048]

I’m going to read all the troll comments too so I can stay up at night as well!🤣🤣

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

🤣

[@suel4269]

Beautiful trees for Trolls to hide under! 😬

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Sneaky trolls 😂

[@jasong3109]

very nice

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks 👍

[@margaretstewart4058]

This was so fun to watch. You are a wonderful teacher. I know one of the most important things I am learning as I try to develop my watercolor skills is that patience is paramount. How long did it take to paint these beautiful birch trees?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's really hard to say with stopping and starting. Whole thing less than three hours. Bear in mind that one of my full paintings would take 15-40 hours.

[@louiseostman1082]

Hi! Thankyou for your lovely videos. I Will gives you a tips. Buy MT washi tape -Blue för your maskings.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks 🙏

[@lisarunions5735]

Love this painting activity, but I am wondering about the few spots where there was seepage into the blue area from the branches. How do you handle that?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

As soon as they happen I blot, with a piece of folded paper. Then I usually just cover them with one of the dark branches, or leave them, lots of flaky bark and leaves around trees.

[@4ohgollycats]

Sometimes you crack me up with little comments thrown in!

[@anni50ful]

I buy low tack tape would fhat work as well as sticking it to your jumper?☺

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It should, always best to test on a scrap!

[@MarkMcMillen2112]

Use painter's tape instead.

[@petronyte1485]

Hi, I've sent you a collaboration offer to your email. Hope to hear from you soon 😊

[@ECRandomBits]

Oh, what a waste of time. You could just paint those little marks with your paint brush... Nah, just kidding. I'm past the 22:36 mark and I had to do the joke. These marks feel much more natural your way. It also gave me more confidence to try that technique in my own paintings... :)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's great fun, and can be used for other stuff too :-)