Pastel Painting: How to Paint Trees - Part 2

Want to paint loose, impressionistic trees in pastel?
Part Two of, “How To Paint Trees” has arrived, and I’m here to show you how to take this coastal tree painting to the finish line, while knowing when to put down those pastels before it’s too late.
By the end of this two-part video lesson, you’ll know how to create loose painterly trees with wonderful color and bold fresh marks that sparkle against the sky.
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[@karennaturallyartby]

I've learned more about pastel painting in the last hour watching you than I've leaned in two decades. You're amazing, artist and instructor. Thank you.

[@AlainPicard]

Karen Garland that really means a lot, thank you very much! I’m so glad to hear the news. I wish you all the best! Keep painting.

[@norascarbrough6217]

Inspiring, I love painting trees and water, water colors and pastels are my favorite.

[@landonrasmussen4910]

I love Impressionism and love how you can make pastels sing like that. You’re very inspirational and the kind of guy I would love to paint with. Watching your videos are very relaxing and therapeutic.

[@AlainPicard]

Hey thanks so much, Landon, I appreciate the kind remarks. I'm really glad you enjoy the videos!

[@catherinelevison3310]

That is the most impressionistic painting I’m ever going to do. Thank you for getting me out of my comfort zone.

[@pattihowe2136]

I learned how exceptional 'suggesting' is than detail -- it's how I want to paint! Thanks so much Alain

[@AlainPicard]

Patti Howe that’s a great revelation! Give it a try, it takes time to get used to it, but so worth the effort! Let me know how it goes for you.

[@moniebaisa6564]

Yes I couldnt agree more, suggesting is far more artisitc, dramtic, fun and joyful to look at. Youre eyes becomes busy looking and it mesmerizes you all the time.

[@radstar47]

Thanks for your great instruction. You have a wonderful teaching style.

[@AlainPicard]

You are very welcome, Barbara, so glad you enjoyed!

[@Tespen42]

Once again a great impressionistic painting using distinctive marks. A great artist who provides 60 minutes (both parts) of video for no cost! Recommend this to any artist, whether pastelist, oil or watercolor painter. Teaching and explanation of the ongoing work is very transparent. Keep watching for a local live workshop with Alain Picard. Hope I will find one close to me soon.

[@LeoraLaGraffe]

Me too!

[@AlainPicard]

Don Smith thank you for the endorsement! I hope to work with you someday soon. Appreciate it, now how are your tree paintings coming!?

[@Tespen42]

Alain Picard. I am nearly done with this one. Thx for the great inspiration.

[@AlainPicard]

Don Smith that is great! So exciting. Keep painting!

[@AlainPicard]

Cheryl B there is a small arrow to the right of the video title, just below the video. If you click the arrow, it will open up the video description notes below, where you will find all the links i talk about. Let me know if you still cant find it and i will send you a direct link to download the guide. All the best!

[@jimburns6232]

Just watching and listening to you while you paint inspires me.

[@ruthweissart]

So nice to see how you vary the size and direction of your mark making. Also reminded me to SLOW DOWN

[@AlainPicard]

So glad that you learned valuable lessons from this session Ruth. All the best to you!

[@roslynburgess-clay1419]

Thankyou Alain for your generosity in freely sharing with us your painting methods 🙋🏼 l always learn something 🙏🏻🇦🇺

[@AlainPicard]

Roslyn Burgess-Clay you are very welcome! It’s a joy to share with you all. So how are your tree paintings coming along? All the best!

[@roslynburgess-clay1419]

Alain Picard I had to paint a crepe myrtle in a commission piece and didn’t want to paint “each leaf”, found your tutorial helpful in painting a suggestion of leaves and flowers. Was happy with the result. Thankyou 🙋🏼🇦🇺

[@tzieg9534]

Awesome and amazing video. For me, a miracle happens at 14:20 with the right mark at the right space. The genius of your impressionism and painterly mark making is inspirational.

[@AlainPicard]

T Zieg thank you for the feedback and encouragement! I am so glad you enjoyed the power of impressionistic marks to suggest the sky holes through the trees. It is such a fun and impactful way to paint! Now it’s your turn! Have fun painting trees.

[@jimburns6232]

Alain your a master at work a pleasurable 60 minutes of pure magic ,my intention was to spend about 30 minutes on part one but got so engrossed in your work i had to go on into part two right through to the finish you are a fantastic teacher. thank you.

[@AlainPicard]

Glad you enjoyed it Jim, I'm honored. All the best to you!

[@margaretpollard5507]

A wonderful demo. Thank you so much. I’m just about to try my hand with pastels. Used other mediums , love art but really encouraged by your videos to give pastel a go.

[@AlainPicard]

that is great news, Margaret, I hope you will dive into pastels, it is a great medium. All my best!

[@anabellamaldonado9617]

Beautiful impressionistic style pastel painting instruction video. Thanks for your dedication in teaching and your generosity of sharing your knowledge with other artists. I really appreciated it.

[@mikenorton4861]

I learned from this the technique of using warm colors on the periphery with cooler darker colors moving in. This added excitement and volume to your trees, as well as that dynamite bright suggestion if the sunlit leaves. I look forward to someday taking one of your workshops Alain, but until then the videos are so much appreciated

[@AlainPicard]

Mike Norton that os great! So glad you are gleaning new ideas from this video for tour work. It would be wonderful to work with you in the future at a workshop. Keep painting, and all the best!

[@andrewansaldiiii7441]

Another excellent video Alain. Thank you. Your method is so interesting and I have learned much. I hope you get your landscape DVD back in stock soon.

[@AlainPicard]

Andrew Ansaldi III thank you! Glad to know you find it helpful and enjoyable! How are your tree paintings coming along? All the best!

[@andrewansaldiiii7441]

Alain Picard getting there!! Enjoying learning from an expert.

[@barbarascott1774]

Amazing thanks for all your tips and help didn’t have any of your magic liquids so I used a baby wipe and that was interesting. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks again

[@AlainPicard]

My pleasure Barbara, enjoy your creative adventure!

[@dianemannion2724]

Fabulous video and pastel painting! Thank you, Alain.

[@AlainPicard]

Diane Mannion you are very welcome! Let me know how you are doing with your tree paintings!

[@laurainel]

Thank you for another fantastic video! I love seeing and hearing your artistic process...esp. re colour, shapes, values...marks... Thank you for this, Alain!

[@AlainPicard]

Lauraine Laframboise you are very welcome! I am so glad you found it helpful. Now, how are your trees coming along? All the best!

[@sylvianblue]

Part 2! yay!

[@LeoraLaGraffe]

sylvianblue I know, I get so excited when I see a new video too!

[@Dony3791]

It's a beautiful painting. I wish I could make my colours sparkle like that. :) Thank you for sharing.

[@AlainPicard]

Di Enne thank you very much. Keep working and you will get your colors sparkling!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Wonderful 2 part video Alain, as a beginner with pastels - I normally paint in watercolour - I'm very excited to start playing with pastels in an impressionistic, suggestive way. Thanks so much for your insights and advice, really valuable tutorials :-)

[@AlainPicard]

Lois Davidson you are very welcome! So glad that you enjoyed it! Pastel is a perfect medium to compliment your watercolor work. Pastel accents over watercolor is beautiful! All the best.

[@chantalgravel4517]

Thank you Alain for sharing your knowledge. I love the mark making and loose way of painting.

[@AlainPicard]

Chantal Hunter you are so welcome! Glad you liked it. Enjoy painting your own trees!

[@billrighter]

Thanks so much for the AWESOME videos!

[@AlainPicard]

You are very welcome, William, so glad you enjoyed!

[@LeoraLaGraffe]

Thank you so much! Your art amazes me and you are such a pleasant and helpful teacher!

[@cm250174]

You are my inspiration! I have learned painting pastels and english as well! Thanks for sharing your art with us!!!

[@GGGG-zy3yn]

Just beautiful Alain!

[@AlainPicard]

cindy meares thank you very much! Let me know how your tree paintings are coming along!

[@GGGG-zy3yn]

@@AlainPicard you just don't know how funny that is!! I am working on them though. When I get a good one I will let you know! Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@ToonNagtegaal]

Thank you very much, learned a lot and it’s relaxing to watch!

[@laurainel]

And thank you for the guide! It is so informative and well-organized...

[@AlainPicard]

Lauraine Laframboise so glad you downloaded it! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks! Enjoy

[@moniebaisa6564]

Thanks I enjoyed this final part of the painting, I cant explain the joy i feel in my heart just watching and waiting until the painting is complete. Like I said I am just waiting for my new pastels to arrive and I will try this myself. I hope theres a way for us beginners and as fans of your work to show you our creations and get critics and recommendations from you.. I know its a bit much and its okay if its not feasible with you busy schedule. Just so I hope we can see more videos from you.

[@shirleycoles1745]

Great video. Many thanks.

[@maryanneldred2169]

Thank you Alain. Great video, very helpful. ASsI am watching the videos, I am also attempting paintings of my own. Trying to put your mark making demonstration to work right away.

[@AlainPicard]

You can do it Mary Ann! So glad to hear that you are following along.

[@MrJairo3259]

The efects of light are fantastics!

[@AlainPicard]

Francisco Jairo thank you! Are you going to try your own painting of trees? All the best!

[@MrJairo3259]

@@AlainPicard yes 👍👍👍

[@timmoore4247]

wonderful colors..! been waiting for part 2..

[@debramoss2267]

A beautiful work of many 'wows', thoroughly inspired, thank you!

[@AlainPicard]

You're very welcome Debra! Glad you enjoyed

[@victoriagadd6831]

Beautiful Alain thanks for taking the time to share your talent and knowldeg

[@AlainPicard]

You're very welcome, thanks for appreciating! All the best

[@cindystennette6392]

Yummy trees! Loved the helpful demo - thank you!

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you very much Cindy, that's kind. Now it's your turn to paint trees!

[@cnbowles1]

Beautiful!...Thank you.!!!

[@AlainPicard]

Cindy Bowles tou are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

[@jmeetze8]

Thank you, a lovely painting and a helpful video which speaks to exactly what I am working on with my pastels at the moment:-)

[@AlainPicard]

Janette Meetze so glad you enjoyed the video! And you are very welcome. I am thrilled it speaks into your journey as an artist right now! Keep painting, and all the best!

[@patiemillen3200]

Really amazing so rich thank you I learned a lot

[@AlainPicard]

Glad it helped Patie!

[@SirisStudio]

Great painting and explanation 👍😍

[@AlainPicard]

Siri's Studio thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed!

[@lldd11]

Great work. Though I feel like purple color was missing. On your reference photo I can see lot of purplish suggestion on the left in the dark part. But overall love color combination.

[@n.j.kennedy6684]

GreatTree videos I and II

[@DrawingScenery]

like108 I Just Love it! my favourite medium is oil pastel😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cinnie2543]

So informative. Thank you! Would you mind saying where you got the paintbrush? Maybe your said in the video, but I missed it. Looks to be a great tool.

[@HilaryAllanFineArt]

When you use the paint brush to “scrub” the painting, is it similar to blending? What kind of brush do you use?

[@juliebolton2446]

Hi Alain, excellent video. You probably won't see this as it was posted so long ago, but just in case I have 2 questions for you. What type of soft pastel do you use mostly? And do you use fixative? Thank you

[@AlainPicard]

Have you watched my video, "What Pastels Should I Use? It answers your question. Terry Ludwig, Schminke, Girault, Townsend Soft Form, Blue Earth, Great American, Unison are pastels I love. I only use Lascaux fixative when I need it for added security to ship and frame art as a final set layer. It is clear. Link to video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-TpKWtbtWeoqc

[@romelmadray6706]

Hi trying to figure something out. Can ordinary tracing paper be used instead of glasine paper and what about Acid free Archival Tissue Paper? This is for works of graphite, pastel, coloured pencil or charcoal

[@tetianaabramov]

❤❤❤💯

[@cherylshannon8505]

Thank you for the guide and You Tube paint along!!!!!!!!! Again, you are amazing because just when I think you have made the wrong mark...wha la...You add something totally unexpected and it just works... Beautifully!!! Just food for thought. It was at near the end of the video when you were making the finial mark making that I really wanted to get inside your mind and know WHY? I would suggest that more explaination be given at the finish part than on the broader parts. Guess, I will just have to start working to afford to take a class up NORTH!!!!!!!! Please tell me when you come down south like as in SC, GA, NC! :))))))

[@AlainPicard]

Chawol thanks. All I can say about the color selection is that sometimes I do choose the wrong color or make the wrong mark, then I just adjust and move forward, feeling my way with color to gain a look that is pleasing. Layering pastel is so fun. Glad you enjoyed! Good feedback too, I'll try, it's the part of the painting that really requires alot of brain power. So that's why I slowed my communication. Will think about how to share more there. Stay tuned! And yes, I get south as well, so if you join my email newsletter than you will find out when I am in NC, SC, etc. thanks!

[@cherylshannon8505]

@@AlainPicard I am on your email list. Would not want to miss any communications. My husband and I were talking this morning how hard it must be to try to talk and teach all the while being in the right side of the brain. He suggested that you draw and then go back and dubb in your technique and thoughts. Also, I know you must know this, but have you ever heard of color masking with a color wheel or a Yurmby color wheel. If not I will send on your Website the information. It is very interesting. But, You probably already do this.

[@AlainPicard]

thanks for the great ideas @@cherylshannon8505 that's helpful! No I haven't used those two color techniques, please share if you can. Thanks! Appreciate it

[@cherylshannon8505]

@@AlainPicard I will send all info I have. Have a Blessed Easter!!!!!

[@AlainPicard]

thanks@@cherylshannon8505 !

[@marylittfin2919]

I just recently found your videos and have already learned so much from watching you paint. I hope to achieve the beautiful loosen of your style. Thank you for sharing so much knowledge with us. I look forward to more of your paintings. I'm not sure if it is just me but the link to your "Step by step guide" is not working.

[@AlainPicard]

Mary Littfin thank you for the kind words! And thanks for letting me know it wasnt working! All fixed now, you should be able to use the link without a problem! Sorry for the trouble. Let me know how your tree paintings are coming along!

[@pierrepomerol9375]

Great!! Thank you so much for these videos! May I ask about the kind of paper that you are using?? Is it actually sanded as the one used for sanding wood? Thank you!

[@AlainPicard]

Manu Pombrol I am using UART400 Premium Mounted Board, and it is essentially a mounted sandpaper that is archival. All the best!

[@pierrepomerol9375]

@@AlainPicard Thank you so much, Mr. Picard!! I really enjoy just watching your technic and painterly results.. thank you!

[@418SurferGirl]

This is wonderful Alain. Where did you get the Hake brush that you are using?

[@AlainPicard]

I got it on Amazon!

[@418SurferGirl]

@@AlainPicard Thank you! You are such an inspirational teacher. I love your videos!

[@AlainPicard]

thank you@@418SurferGirl that means alot!

[@pattihowe2136]

P.S. I could not access the link to the guide.

[@AlainPicard]

Hi Pattie Howe, I am sorry you were not able to access the guide. Please email us at [e-mail] and we will send it to you.

[@AlainPicard]

Hi Pattie, the link was incorrect. This is the correct link: mailchi.mp/4ed5f02d481a/painting-trees-guide