Quick Tip 156 - Foliage Strokes

A subscriber asks art teacher Dianne Mize what she means by "foliage strokes" when painting.

[@ThatOldBiddy]

You're the best instructor around. Please own how many people you truly help. No one can watch your videos without learning a ton. Thank YOU!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow! Thank YOU!

[@luiscalvillo3725]

Thank you! Every time I watch a video I feel like thanking you, because you’re so helpful and sweet!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm delighted you're finding these helpful.

[@carla3410]

What a patience Dianne, for you it is all so common. Thank you so mutch for your lessons.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@SBClaude]

I love this series. As useful as unpretentious. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for being a subscriber.

[@robinmazariegos1]

You are a fantastic teacher. Love you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😃

[@michaelhalsall5527]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience, I am learning so much from your quick tips

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am always delighted to know that folks are learning from my teaching. Thanks.

[@a.paigewhaley637]

You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@istvanjobst8037]

Thank You Diane!!! These tips are loaded with information. Very helpful. I would also like to mention, I am really enjoying your book : Finding Freedom to Create.

[@gemapale-jeppesen9351]

Aside from your talent, I'm here for your charm and energy, Dianne. Thankful for all your tips.. 💓

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Ah, thanks!

[@WonderTracks]

Without contest the best painting instructor of all the KZbin vids I've seen! Down to earth and says the fundamental stuff, damn I wish more KZbinrs were like you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

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[@monicastella9149]

You are treasured forever by your students. You are a classic!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that.

[@fcabral1989]

I just have to say I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel. I'm very new to painting so I can use every tip you have! I love your explanations and demonstrations and the tips in general. I also wanted to add that you seem like a very nice lady and I really enjoy watching you. Thank you for taking the time to make all your videos. I truely appreciate all your hard work and time!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. It's a lot of fun, too. So glad you found us.

[@alkasarin1073]

Dianne your tips are just excellent ,You are a great boon to the art world. ..,kudos to you! !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that, Alka.

[@bereal8253]

1 min into the video and i already love the education being given here. No other instructor I've come across has stressed the importance of self-expression in the way we use our tools, as you have. What you said touched ny heart as someone who considers themselves a "copy artist" fundamentally because of this reason. Thank you. I wished I had focused on this aspect more, sooner into my journey.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks! Keep cherishing the journey!

[@jimmiesutton8468]

You are just...simply AMAZING!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@adrianarestrepo3291]

Best instruction on foliage so far!! Thank you for being so clear and specific !!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@mariegamber]

Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial. You make learning so much fun! Marie

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Marie. It IS fun.

[@margaretadami6358]

I like your honesty and hunbleness...thsnks for some good tips

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome. And thanks for watching.

[@gigiscottos]

Thank you Dianne for all your time and sharing your tips..words of wisdom...knowledge.....wish you had a book. God bless

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. And just for the record, I DO have a book (two of them in fact), but check out Finding Freedom to Create.on Amazon - www.amazon.com/Finding-Freedom-Create-Painters-Roadmap/dp/1452596948/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525777429&sr=8-1&keywords=finding+freedom+to+create&dpID=41b8YrEHPHL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

[@sy2.083]

What u say makes soooooo much sense-seeing for ourselves what our different brushes can do by playing with them, then we come up with our own interpretation-this is brilliant-thank you so very much and ty for doing the various brush strokes slowly!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy!

[@anneburke2405]

Thank you once again Dianne, you've woken me up & my husband, who plays with watercolour, is reminded to play with his brushes too. Another great piece of encouragement.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@eileenschuller5309]

Love it when a teacher is serious about having fun. Appreciate your stressing that each of us not only can create a unique expression we must do so. Thank you again for a great video.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@monicaa.4378]

Oh, I am so grateful! You are amazing and help me so much. I have been playing around with paint for the past year and a half. These videos help a lot . Thank you! You seem like a lady I'd like to have tea with. 😁💕

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Monica. A cuppa would be delightful.

[@dhopetheartist]

Wow, an artist that actually tells people to get to know their brushes. I have always been partial to the filbert brush, and I can get it to do most everything I need. I have various sizes and bristles. I have other brushes too, but I keep picking up my filberts. Great video.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's not so much which brush, but what you can make it do. That's why it's important to get to know its potential. Most of us will end up having our favorite brush and I believe that's part of our expression.

[@mjjeter7169]

Many thanks for the foliage strokes tutorial. You are a down-to-earth instructor and I do appreciate your knowledge, your time, and your beautiful talent.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you very much! It's my pleasure to do these.

[@virginiarparker9503]

Thank you for your time. I really enjoy listenIng to you teach. I also enjoy watching your quick tips. I am working towards more time to open up and to be able to take a class this summer. I am tied up into May. I really need to learn my brushes. Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Virginia, I hope you can find worlds of time to paint.

[@meri8746]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial! 💕

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@arualsetnom2605]

Thanks so much for sharing with us your huge knowledge. It's a pleasure learning from you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Our pleasure. Keep enjoying the journey.

[@almaleal1511]

Thank you for shearing your knowledge!!! YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE KNOWN!!! SALUDOS DESDE MÉXICO! !!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@margaretbutters6181]

once again thankyou for all the interesting strokes

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Play with this. It's fun.

[@jessondesign]

Beautiful, definitely an inspiration for me to keep making art videos and learning, thank you (:

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😇

[@alkasethi6615]

I am new to oil painting and have been trying to learn foliage without success... you are one of the best art teachers

[@McgeeBees]

Thank you for the lovely tutorial. I appreciate how you encourage individuality. Thanks for your time

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@PaulaActeson]

Thank you so much for providing us with these tips which are extremely helpful. I've been trying to figure out how to best do foilage (without much success I might add) so I am going to try your tips. One thing that I truly appreciate is that you want each person to have their own expression with their art, to find their own style and with your tips I'm sure I will find mine. Thanks again from a Canadian subscriber.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that, Paula. You are right. My goal as a teacher has always been to help provide tools for each artist to express his or her individual uniqueness.

[@preethas7710]

Good girl for showing these techniques- awesome teaching!! 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

Thank you, Ms Mize. I always find your programmes helpful and informative. I often pass your advice (and links!) on to our students at the Angel Academy of Art, Florence. MJA

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am honored, Michael. Thank you.

[@danm94]

The only art teacher I came to see her videos from time to time, and again because they are so really what art should be taught, IMO. Every time I watch I discover new stuff to do on the same subject. Many artists here teach what they know and some are really good but Dianne Mize goes beyond that.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thanks for that, Dan M!

[@thebestisyettocomegodisawe1081]

An excellent video! What a great tutorial! Thank you so much!😊🌹🕊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. My pleasure.

[@almblade_art]

Dianne is utterly delightful to listen to and instructive.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Ah, thanks.

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

finally someone who teaches on what we often wondered about and need to know. she is a very smart teacher............thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you, Jody. It's a pleasure to share.

[@abdulazizk6802]

Thank you so much for creativity in explaining ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@harishbahirvani6072]

Thank you madam. Anyone who watches your videos can become a master within a year. You're a great inspiration.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you, Harish. I hope you are right about that.

[@mariannecrabb8834]

Thank you so much!This is exactly what I needed! I am trying to paint leaves that I haven't seen before never mind paint before. Your 4th example is exactly what I needed! This leave has three of those points on it so now I know how to do and will hopefully get it the way I wish. :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

...treasures in the most unlikely places...

[@limitlessjewels1132]

You are an amazing teacher Diane. Thank You! I've bought some of your videos and worth every penny! my paintings have improve a lot. :) Love your approach, you make me think to learn :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you. I love knowing my teaching has helped artists improve their work.

[@adeebaanjum566]

👍👍Waoo, you are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your precious knowledge

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's my pleasure.

[@pamfendlason3817]

Thank you so much. I learned an immense amount by watching it.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

[@SashaGirlTalk]

what a wise kind teacher! thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Ah, thanks!

[@JT-il3tl]

Thank you for sharing. Like your perspective on developing your own individual technique.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@AwesomeAndrew]

Thank you, this is really useful and quality content, very timely too

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aspotlightonhopewithtinama9589]

Excellent Teacher! Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you!

[@awwabaayedaayeda2356]

Yes ..It is true ..You are the best instructor around..

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@paigieinu1988]

thank you for the detailed instruction!! it helped me a lot

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am delighted.

[@susanwong6471]

Thanks so much ! Very informative illustration ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karen1306]

So informative!! Good techniques, will surely help me when doing foliage!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it.

[@lindalou2372]

Thank you for the great lesson!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@joanntebo2835]

Thank you! I've been pondering ginko tree leaves for a painting and the last comma strokes, done both left and right, look to be perfect for their fan shaped leaves. I just purchased some filbert brushes in hopes they would be good for it. This video gives me confidence.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianebaresich1580]

This is so helpful! Thank you very much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@THEJJAL19]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're so welcome!

[@ColleenM61]

Wonderful tip! Thanks so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@spy2693]

Im currently painting a piece for a competition and I'm kind of stuck since it's mostly about nature that needed strokes for a specific details. I just find this out and it's really helpful. Appreciate this a ton!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the journey!

[@spy2693]

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[@adamtembo3880]

Thank you so much. Very instructive video.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@mehdinadimi6241]

I took a class , I asked teacher to show the brush stroke , I can never forget her look 😏 made me dropped her class and start you tub learning . So far i think is the best decision i made . I truly appreciate you 👌💕

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@gigiscottos]

Mehdi Nadimi hi, have a look at kevinoilpainting channel. He has many full lessons available...oil painting wet into wet. Every video you'll learn something New...just need to really listen and watch...

[@janten6554]

I love this!!! Thank you so much!!! This is very useful!!! 😊😊😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@mickefy682]

I am now woke to the stroke! Woooo! Thanks! 🎨❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@ameyachavan6636]

what a wonderful teacher..

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@mikep6843]

Very helpful - thank you once again

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet.

[@NYtoNC]

Just a beginner painter, thanks for your help!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Always helpful. Easy to understand 😊 Gerry

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks

[@timothybodey2959]

very helpful. I have been trying to paint foliage totally wrong, Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@Honey_1012]

This so awesome I am def going to pull my paints and brushes out and try this

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Give it a good workout. You can put all sorts of variations on this one.

[@cherylj.harris4967]

This is so helpful. I've been struggling with foliage. Will check out your website.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great! Thanks.

[@hvilletrumpet]

I appreciate your videos.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@nint2]

Did I ever tell you you're great? thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that! Let's keep enjoying the journey.

[@meri8746]

Wow! What a great channel!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@adu2526]

Very useful video, Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are welcome!

[@toughlittlecookie2456]

Señora encantadora!! Me dá taanto gusto verla pintando y mejor aun enseñando todavia , la felicito por mantenerse tan activa 😙😗 y mostrarnos su arte..saludos desde Mexico 😉😀🇲🇽 ( soy abuela y me encanta la pintura tengo 59 y estoy aprendiendo mucho..)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Muchas gracias por las amables palabras. Me alegra saber que todavía estás aprendiendo y disfrutas haciendo arte. ¡Feliz pintura!

[@family.travels.009]

Thank you so much! Love from India !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching from India!

[@CapitalRev]

Thanks for yet another great video! You're a brilliant teacher. Could talk about atmospheric perspective at some point? Maybe how you handle it in a forest vs. in a wider vista? Anyway, many thanks again for yet another excellent video. Take care.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. Atmospheric perspective would make a good quick tip. I'll put that on the schedule.

[@stacihopper5167]

Absolutely! I can draw but when it comes to painting I’ve been doing along with my daughter she’s amazing, for about 3-4 years and am still Struggling ugh so I agree 100% get to know them brushes and what they do and the effects they’ll give off … great video thanks😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That's how it works with tools. It helps to know what they can do.

[@ME-fo7si]

Also know how you compare to someone else, works with the same brush. Same brush can work so differently depending on who is using it. 😊

[@hattorihanzo8385]

Brilliant and thank you .. ❤️🙏

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Welcome!

[@user-yf3xr9qs9u]

Thank you very much. It is really helpful 🙂

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are welcome!

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Ur personality is soo beautiful😍

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you.

[@abdullahbhatti6154]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction no need

[@suegreen9742]

I just love your quick tips. How about a quick tip on how to handle bare winter trees against a light sky.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'll put this one on the schedule. I do want to say here, though, that there can't be just one way to paint bare winter trees against a light sky. The time of day, weather, whether cloudy or in direct sunlight, and species of trees as well as technique all play a part.

[@Muriellehoodfar]

Thank u very much it help me a lot.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad to hear that.

[@rommelsace8349]

Thanks Ms. Diane Mize.. 😍

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@skylarmccready]

haha love that quote! Lovely tip

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😇

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skylar mccready 😁🤗🤗🤗Lets all try painting with a broom! Lol

[@joaneklein4280]

Excellent, thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

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Very helpful indeed, am impressed

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

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Amazing!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@Mindfullchatter]

Thank you queen !!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@jimblowers9914]

Very informative thank you ma'am!

[@jimblowers9914]

I painted with a broom!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Helen Van Wyk's teacher told her that you can paint with a broom if you know what you are doing.

[@dixi3150]

Great help...thank you sincerely...Germany

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are welcome! My pleasure.

[@lauracunneen7275]

thank you you make it so simple

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@hz7237]

Thank you. Awesome 💕

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😊

[@SamarWrites]

Beautiful and easy leason

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you! 😊

[@rajpereira7280]

Effective tips . Thanks

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You’re welcome 😊

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[@justinmechanic17]

So pretty

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Thanks.

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Thank you very much.

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Oh you precious, I’m from Georgia too 🥰

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Hello fellow Georgian! Thanks for watching!

[@Higherseeker]

Thanks for sharing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet

[@shannonmay6300]

Thank you for all your instructional videos! So much appreciate them!! Question: can you share brushstroke techniques for painting evergreens/conifers like pine, cedar and hemlock?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Shannon, I usually look at the image and ask "what do I know a brush will do to create that shape or texture. Try splaying the bristles of an old bristle brush, dipping the tips into the paint and placing just the tips to the canvas, give it a slight press and a flip in the directions you see the evergreen needles moving. I will put your request on our filming schedule, but there are so many ahead of yours plus we film these weeks in advance, so it won't appear until November or December.