Quick Tip 502 - Foliage in a Forest

[@pamelabritton1230]

One reason I love your videos is because they translate into other media (I mainly do acrylics). So basic, basic! I am relying on some of your basics videos to help me understand how to teach my beginners (adult) art class. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! I love passing it on.

[@evealton2712]

This was so helpful. Music and nature are my 2 deepest loves. I love this technique. I learned a lot from this. As I've said, I love the way you teach. Thank you Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with this.

[@debbiekey5255]

Thank you so much, Dianne (and staff)! I always have such applicable take-aways for your teachings!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Our pleasure, Debbie. So glad you find these helpful.

[@heinzerfurt5225]

By far the best video about painting foliage. Thank you, Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@EllenR654]

An excellent “quick” tip; well a lot more than that, as always!! Thank you, Dianne 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanninef2110]

Thank You Dianne!! Always so helpful!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@mailie6403]

Thank you for all the very helpful information.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariannecovo6960]

Fantastic lesson! Thank you! :) Will you do a Quick Tip on how to detail the leaves after this first light-shadow process?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure! I'll put your request on our filming schedule.

[@mariannecovo6960]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thank you! Looking forward to it.

[@debrahoffman9056]

Great techniques. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks so much😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun!

[@mortysnerd]

Always nice to refresh approaches with your help. Thanks.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@korukiwiarts]

I am so happy to be watching this. You have certainly taught be a thing or two. Thanks for this wonderful quick tip 💯🎨

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure!

[@Taka_Takata]

Great! I would love to see your solution for this question in watercolor, with the same degree of analysis and hands-on instructions... 🎄🌲🌳🎋

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great suggestion! I'll put it on our filming schedule.

[@bonniecherniss6139]

Thank you so much. Amazing tips

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@annrossilli7981]

very helpful!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it.

[@christinekennedy1266]

Hello Charley💕

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

meow 😸

[@greenmacaroni8872]

Hi Dianne, I have actual ADD and have trouble figuring out how to tackle some things. You have given me the best plan for painting lots of foliage and trees. I get overwhelmed by all of the details and tend to lose my place. The colors tend to be too similar and it just becomes a blob with sticks coming out of it. Thank you for another wonderful quick tip! Hugs, Julie 🥰

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@Wonkabarn]

I love your videos ❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@HasanEtr]

Thank you for helping us to understand or discover our common fault. My fault and challenge was mostly focusing on details, that's why i couldn't dare to spend time on my painting works. The idea is to beginning from shadows and lights in general 😌🤲🙏👍🙂

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yep! Have fun with it.

[@chayita7]

Thanks for the interesting technique, Dianne. I don't suspect I'll have a problem doing the exercise with tombow and q-tip-water removal. What, however, do I do for the lift--out in the oil paint version, since I am allergist to solvents? I'd be most grateful for your advice. Carol

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Carol, if you are allergic to solvents, then the oil version won't work for you. Try water mixable oils mixed with water. I recommend the Cobra brand.

[@warmteacosy]

Yes, my Mum uses that brand of water mixable oils and they're good. 👍

[@margaretbutters6181]

thankyou loved it

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@lynnmanning2795]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome

[@apinklady5]

This video was so helpful thank you! Can you please share the two brushes you have used? I ordered some from Rosemary, but they were way too soft for my liking. I wanna order the right ones next time around. I appreciate your guidance.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

The brushes are Rosemary Series 274.

[@chayita7]

Dianne, I really like the painting procedure you use to produce the appearance of a dense forest rich in foliage. Wouldn't it be possible for me to do the exercise with a Tombow pen (the lift-out with water) --- then paint over it with regular oil paint? Does this sound doable to you? Thank you so much, as always, for your clear input. Carol.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, Carol. That will work.

[@chayita7]

Great! Thanks, Dianne. Have a fulfilling week!@@IntheStudioArtInstruction

[@lindasuemac]

This was so helpful! Could you show us how to do the foliage in more detail?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Linda, if you begin with the values and colors you see in light and shadow, then within each of those areas, find the variations in each value and color, then look for edges within those, you will have the foliage in detail. The trick is not to look for foliage, but look for values, colors and edges.