WATERCOLOR PINE TREES USING THE WET INTO WET AND DRY BRUSHING TECHNIQUES/ easy for beginners

[@JackiePeacock]

UPDATED TREE TUTORIAL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mWk3WFZtZrmbs

[@rebeccalogie2485]

As a senior citizen trying to learn how to paint pine trees I love your videos. Just wish I could accomplish the effects you do.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you 😊 You’re trees will get there! It wasn’t that long ago when my trees weren’t as diverse as these ones, and with very little techniques used. But, with constant practice, you’ll develop your own take and style of trees and grow to love them.

[@consueloyoung4484]

Hi there, I am right there with you!!, let’s hang in there together (as two beautiful seniors) and become as accomplished as Ms Peacock!!. ❤

[@JackiePeacock]

You got this!

[@Sassylassie1111]

I'm a senior just learning too and this is challenging but so much fun and exciting when I get one that looks good!! Thank you for showing us so many options to try...over and over and over again! lol

[@elizac.9355]

Me too, 60s. Thanks for the tutorials Jackie!! I really appreciate it. I just noticed your paper is textured so I think I'll try that.I think it would help with dry brush technique. I'm from the PNW. So many beautiful trees! I been using a Dagger but I think I'll pick up some of your favorites for trees too. Love your videos and I'll be watching this one again. Thanks again.

[@thekatibelle]

I am also a senior started painting when I was 70. Really having trouble learning these techniques, but will keep trying. I LOVE Jackies trees!

[@JackiePeacock]

I appreciate that, thank you. I hope your tree technique is coming along 🤍🌲

[@JackiePeacock]

Let me know in the comments below whether you enjoyed this video. Was it too long? Too many trees? I want part two of this tree series to be what you’d like. 😊

[@Bearwithme560]

I live in a forest as well, surrounded by trees. Please note that most of your trees are spruce, not pine. The length was just fine. After all, one can always speed the video up. I don't know why l find them hard to paint, though; do you also find that some seemingly simple things pose a greater challenge than others? Thanks!

[@JackiePeacock]

Ahh yes, I find many subjects challenging to paint. At the moment it’s mushrooms. No idea what it is about those, but I always mess them up. What I do to challenge myself with something I desperately want to get better at is to obsess over it until I get it right. That way I’m able to get all the bad art out of my system.

[@gailbryce5842]

Absolutely beautiful 😍, I am a beginner and have learnt so much, thank you so very much and look forward to seeing more! I love trees and badly want to be able to paint them.

[@brittanypurvis3210]

Just started watercolor and trees are my nemesis!! I'm convinced that using quality paper is a key factor in getting great results like this. Being a beginner I didn't want to invest in pricy paper until I'm more confident. I may just have to break down and get some. My trees generally look like a sneezed green paint onto the paper.

[@JackiePeacock]

Aww Brittany, I totally get it. Paper is so expensive, but it really is the number one important thing in watercolor painting in my opinion. You can always by a large sheet of cold pressed and cut it up if you have a local art store near you that's where you can find them (not the big stores though - at least for me).

[@ssadvweld1]

Have you heard of Academy or Baohong 100% cotton paper? They are the closest to Arches for less money. It's good for practice but also good enough for finished pieces. I also buy full sheets of 90# Arches and cut it down for practice paper.

[@mijazaluksne8768]

This channel is a true gem for someone in love with forest & trees! Thank you - just love, love, love your tutorials! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@JackiePeacock]

Awww 🥰 I love that! And yes, the forests are my passion and joy. Thank you so much for leaving me a comment and sharing your enthusiasm for trees! 🌲🌲🌲

[@jamiwildeman8373]

I LOVE painting trees so much. I feel like I am so inconsistent so more practice for sure. This video was super helpful and I look forward to more. LOVE the different pine trees and would also love to see so Maple, Oak , or other types. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@JackiePeacock]

Glad it was helpful! And thank you so much for watching and leaving me some feedback. I might have to do a video on other types of trees. That’s a great idea.

[@susanasarquis6908]

Muchas gracias Jackie por compartir tu creatividad! Conectarse con la naturaleza, es un regalo maravilloso!! ❤

[@donnareval8687]

I love your trees and can’t wait to try these.

[@yvetteafrangui518]

I love the way you did the trees

[@stuartbell3012]

Im just getting into water colour and found this tutorial brilliant. Thank you.

[@MarkNiceyard]

The cat won! :D Very good in depth video with a lot of hard information on brushes, paper and techniques. Great! I definitely would love to see a few not mono-coloured trees. Maybe in other vids I stumble across more complex coloured trees of yours.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you for the suggestions, Mark. I’ll keep that in mind for future videos.

[@jillscheffer459]

What a brilliant tutorial! Thank you! You have inspired me to sit with my brushes and paint all different trees..I tend to do the same one over and over but seeing the wide variation with not TOO MUCH diiference in technique is just wild!

[@susielessard4304]

Jackie did you know trees never stop growing? I found your channel yesterday and watched several video’s. I honestly think you are accomplishing everything you set out to. After two video’s I got out my paint and watercolor paper and created a wonderful scene that I was so pleased with. Love your style and your channel.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much, Susie. I appreciate the feedback and even more importantly, love that you have been able to create a landscape that you love. 🤍🌲

[@janicelacy3290]

What a fantastic tutorial Jackie! I love your relaxed and serene teaching style!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Thank you for this great tutorial on pine trees. I really want to become more proficient at painting trees and so appreciate all the techniques you explain so well.

[@sawmoeminart]

Woo love it. So beautiful painting ❤❤❤of trees

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mdesnica]

Thanks for so many variations. The first tree is so good in "loose style" context.

[@JackiePeacock]

Glad you like it! 🌲🤍

[@CastleMc]

I also use and love the long rounds, but the oval wash brush was a revelation!

[@JackiePeacock]

That’s an awesome discovery! It’s a fantastic brush!

[@csiribicsiriba]

Thank you. Very comprehensive and clear explanation and demo.

[@JackiePeacock]

I'm seriously glad it was helpful. I hope to get better with my teaching and to continue to provide quality content. :)

[@stuartbell3012]

Hi Jackie. After many years I am about to start with watercolour. I watched an old Irish guy many years ago and loved how easy he made things. I have looked for many styles and you are by far my favorite. As a beginer would it be possible for you to do a tutorial on all the brushes and how to use them and what you can do with each brush ? I have a collection of aqua elite brushes with the Schmincke Horadam paints but its picking up a brush and not knowing what it does. Thank you

[@emilysescapades]

Thank you for sharing. I love trees and struggle with trees. This should help me. 🥰

[@normul5984]

I love your trees, and loved this tutorial!!! It was tons of fun. I actually like how they turned out.!! ((I love trees, too!)

[@JackiePeacock]

I so so love that response! I’m glad you’re liking your trees and your efforts. It’s wonderful when we can feel that way. Thank you for sharing 🤍🌲

[@rickdillenbeck7397]

Fantastic tutorial, thanks!

[@Laurelsyoutube]

Love the trees 🌲 looking forward to more❤ Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you! I’m excited to share more. It’s fun to try new styles and techniques. It’ll eventually lead to your own personal style of tree. 😊

[@consueloyoung4484]

Hi there Jackie, I grew up in the village of Albion in Northern California, amongst all of the trees you just painted. I practice when I can and hope to one day be as accomplished as you!.❤

[@JackiePeacock]

Ooh in Mendocino County! Love it. The Northern California coast is just beautiful. What a lovely place to grow up. Thank you for sharing and leaving me a comment.

[@travelinglovebugs7]

so happy I found your you tube, been in a slump and thought this was a great way to get back to watercolor. I live in the southwest of washington state and love our trees. I really want to jump into this and fill my watercolor journal that I made. Also, going slow is so helpful.

[@JackiePeacock]

Slumps are the worst. I’m happy that you’ve found some motivation and inspiration in my videos that you can apply to your own artistic interests. I love the journaling idea! Washington is such a beautiful state, and I couldn’t agree more. The trees of the PNW are incredible.

[@MsMerlin333]

These trees are amazing, you are very talented and a natural teacher 🌲😊💛

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you for the wonderful comments, Merlin!

[@debbiesmith425]

Love this tutorial, the best tree tutorial! Thank you.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much 🌲🤍

[@sandrasheets9185]

I learning how to use watercolor paints I have a hard time with pine trees. I'm no artist can't draw very well but having fun. I'm in my 60's. I live at the ocean and I learned that quick. You make fantastic trees I like watching your videos.

[@JackiePeacock]

You can do it! With constant practice and exploring you'll start to develop a tree you love painting. Thank you so much for leaving me a comment and sharing a little bit about yourself. And the coast must be so inspiring. Do you live in a colder coastal environment or a warmer one? I grew up with cold and misty coastal forest vibes, which is what I love and what inspires my art.

[@gailketch8644]

You do beautiful trees!!! I would be happy with just one!

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much for loving them! And I absolutely believe you’ll get the tree you’re after with consistent practice. 🌲

[@debbieabruzzini7004]

I love this video. I love you have your camera positioned close so I can see how you make your brush strokes. Thank you!

[@JackiePeacock]

Thanks, Debbie! I appreciate your feedback 🥰

[@ChristyDasan]

Beautiful and very useful tutorial.. thank you Jackie

[@JackiePeacock]

You’re welcome! 🌲

[@JackiePeacock]

And thank you!!

[@nellkrams3698]

Thank you so much for this demo!! I love to paint pine trees and I’m always looking for different ones. I love yours, they are so beautiful….I’ll be practicing them, a lot!!

[@JackiePeacock]

I hope you have a great time trying these techniques. Trees are the best. Thank you for the kind comments!

[@jeannegeorge6497]

Love this tutorial...love the fir trees, and since mine look like the first two...I'll be trying these. Just discovered your tutorials from a comment someone made when sharing her misty forest painting on Facebook.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate it and hope you’ve been enjoying the videos 🌲🤍

[@adnil651]

Thank you so much for your response. I just love this tutorial. I figured out how to get a closer view. That wet on wet tree next to the last couple of trees is BEAUTIFUL. I just found you on KZbin and subscribed before the lesson was over. I love trees too and I'm looking forward to painting them!!!!😊

[@JackiePeacock]

I'm so glad you liked them, and ever more excited for you to paint your trees. They bring me so much joy, and it's been wonderful connecting with other who love painting trees, too. Many thanks, Linda! I'm happy you're here.

[@dawnreaume2837]

Love all the different styles!❤ Thank you so much!😊

[@JackiePeacock]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! And there’s still so many more I didn’t cover.

[@muffessional]

Love this series, thank you soooo much, really have helped me x

[@JackiePeacock]

I'm so glad! Woohoo!

[@jenniferwalbourne3771]

Thank you - appreciate the brush difference 😊

[@JackiePeacock]

🤍

[@NomadLand666]

Very informative and helpful, thank you! ❤

[@JackiePeacock]

Glad it was helpful! 🌲 I appreciate you watching.

[@ciwalker520]

Nice technique instruction, thank you

[@utshamurmu1401]

Great techniques to paint the trees.

[@JackiePeacock]

Happy you stopped by and enjoyed them, Utsha! ☺️

[@lorichristani621]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot about painting trees.

[@JackiePeacock]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment 🌲🤍

[@appleknocker56]

Thank you for showing “medium beginner” but feel like newbie to doing different lil trees! Info about the Aqua elite helps as have other (holds less water) with long point! Now after much practice going back to actual fir tree photos as different in areas of country & water consistency and don’t keep adding more (then practice)! Also just been doing mostly very wet & want to try lil drier ones. Ty.

[@JackiePeacock]

Absolutely! It’s definitely all about playing around with brushes and water, and paint. You never know the type of tree you’ll end up getting and loving.

[@mariahdavidson1315]

ah this was so helpful thank you! very beautiful work. :)

[@JackiePeacock]

I'm glad it was helpful, and thank you so much for leaving me a comment. 🌲

[@anitadavidson1266]

I love the misty forest look, and as a beginner, I’m very pleased t have found your channel. I will start here and keep going in the hope I can produce a reasonable rendition of a misty forest for my daughter’s Christmas gift this year. I have so much to learn, but you do demonstrate things very well. I’m a new subscriber hailing from Scotland, where we too have many species of pine, along with beautiful deciduous. 🌲🎄🌳

[@JackiePeacock]

Hello Anita all the way from Scotland! I wish you many happy tree paintings, and especially for the one you’ll create for your daughter 🤍 Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment. I appreciate you being here, and that you’ll continue to be inspired 🌲

[@adrianfbird]

Really useful tutorial 👍trees are my nemesis haha!

[@JackiePeacock]

Nemesis 🤣 You’ve got this!

[@wendiebs]

Ive learned so much from you. Thank you!

[@maggiecarter3432]

This was GREAT. I've been wanting to practice and learn more about trees and you have the best hints. I tried the "tongue" brush (mine is Neptune) and while I was skeptical I found I could do it and enjoyed it. Thank you. I look forward to more.

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much! I wish you many happy tree paintings. 🌲🌲🌲

[@JuanitaGoldy]

This really helped with my trees.

[@tamilouduplechin7927]

Super helpful! Thank you!!

[@JackiePeacock]

I’m glad it’s helpful! 🤍

[@Kwood10]

Very helpful thank you 😊 Looking forward to the next episode

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment. I do have a more recent tutorial on trees if you haven’t checked out that one. 🤍🌲

[@ladypatty1]

your trees are beautiful !

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you! 🤍🌲

[@quinnfitzpatrick7507]

This is great, I look forward to part 2! And thanks for listing materials used in the description. Happy to support you if you ever post affiliate links.

[@JackiePeacock]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Part two will be here shortly so stay tuned. And wow, thank you! Happy to help anyone learn or inspire new ways to paint.

[@horses2by]

I love your informative video so helpful, I’ve been having so much trouble with my pine tree painting 😢

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment. I hope these tree techniques that I use will continue to help you with your own trees. Pine trees are honestly hard if you're first starting out with them. I also find that it's been my brushes, too that can give a tree a different look.

[@horses2by]

Okay thanks, I will try different brushes 😀

[@jwright5886]

Wonderful, thank you so much!❤

[@JackiePeacock]

Absolutely!

[@suegeew9727]

Great tutorial! Glad I found you. Will be practicing with this for next few days.

[@JackiePeacock]

Hi Sue! I'm so glad you found me, too! Oooh let me know how it goes. The dry brushing can be a bit rough on the brush, but it can create a beautiful effect.

[@elenakashpersky5658]

Thanks! Very helpful !

[@JackiePeacock]

You're welcome!

[@craftytraveler9238]

I have enjoyed watching you paint different evergreen trees. I am wanting to paint redwood trees. I live in N. Ca. around redwood trees.

[@JackiePeacock]

I do love the redwoods

[@cjmac9641]

Just discovered you! This was so helpful! And I can’t believe how many different types you captured! Looking forward to seeing more of your tutorials. Thank you!

[@JackiePeacock]

Hello new friend! Thank you for spending time with me. SO glad this was helpful, and I hope to continue to provide valuable content. :)

[@1357mike10]

Thank you for this video I’ll try it. Mike

[@JackiePeacock]

Welcome! Hope you do.

[@beckyg.6991]

Do you have a video available that just shows brush strokes to practice, before applying them to painting a tree? I feel like a need to practice for brush control. Thank you!!!

[@JackiePeacock]

I don’t believe I have a video like that. I might have to do one! Thank you for the suggestion

[@joanmoser6890]

Wonderful information!! Thank you! So, if I want to make the trees in background - I should use wet on wet?

[@JackiePeacock]

You’re welcome, Joan. Using the wet-into-wet technique is a wonderful way to create distant fuzzy background trees, but it’s only one way. You can always create softer trees in the distance by using a lighter wash of color onto dry paper. So many ways lol. I’ll have to include that in a future video. 🌲

[@susanasarquis6908]

Jackie, cuál es el pincel que usas para pintar los abetos? Muchas gracias.

[@bethschwacke65]

Thank you

[@Patekdesigns]

Love the trees. Crazy, question. As a photographer, could you consider doing a video on how you set up your camera to record you painting?

[@JackiePeacock]

That’s a great idea. I’ll think about that for sure.

[@JJ33438]

thank you for the wonderful lesson.

[@JackiePeacock]

Glad you liked it! 🌲

[@yvetteafrangui518]

I love the way you paint trees I would love to take classes with you to teach me how to paint them can you tell me how much will be thanks in advance

[@JackiePeacock]

I appreciate the interest, but I don’t offer private lessons/classes at this time. Might be something I will look into for the future.

[@tomradek8986]

Loved the excellent lesson. Do you do one on deciduous trees?

[@JackiePeacock]

Not yet! 🤍

[@luannemartucci9991]

Love this. I just starting paintings a few years ago. I find you instruction very helpful. I'm also from New Paltz. Do you ever host workshops?

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much, Luanne! I don’t have any workshops planned, but have wanted to do one. I’ll have to seriously think about that for the future.

[@adnil651]

Love the tree tutorial. I wish the camera could go in closer so we could see the strokes better.

[@tracyknopp5454]

How do you slow down the video like you suggested?

[@bellanina1271]

Thank you for sharing your amazing skills! I'm a new subscriber and love misty moody scenes plus tree obsessed! Roman Szmal round 911 series. curious about the velvet touch though. What's the moody watercolour private group you have, I would like to join. Tried these trees and will add photo somehow to share. :)

[@JackiePeacock]

Ooh I haven’t tried those brushes before. I love my velvetouch brushes, but I mostly prefer any brush that’s a long round. The FB group is called Painting Moodscapes and you can find it under my FB account Jackie Peacock Art

[@saswatibanerjee5250]

Thank u for teaching

[@JackiePeacock]

Absolutely!

[@mihaelagrozdanova4059]

Wow thank you

[@JackiePeacock]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Bearwithme560]

Trees are hard to paint! Many thanks.

[@snakewomangirl]

In the video the brushes seem to have the number 4 printed on the brush, or is it my eyes?

[@JackiePeacock]

You are definitely not wrong, so don’t worry. It is a size 4 and all of the materials should be corrected in the description of the video. 😊

[@snakewomangirl]

@@JackiePeacock Thank you for your reply, I am going to purchase the brushes & follow your amazing technique. Excellent teaching xx

[@yvetteafrangui518]

I would like to take classes with you to learn pine trees or evergreen trees please let me know what do you charge thank you in advance

[@mpbrouwer6162]

Are there already part 2&3? ❤❤❤It

[@JackiePeacock]

I don’t say part 2 or 3, but I definitely have a couple more tree videos on there.

[@yvetteafrangui518]

What size brush the cat tang bbrush

[@JackiePeacock]

I should have all the materials listed in the description of the video for reference. I made an error in the video when talking about the size I was using, but it's noted in the description. :)

[@michelleburkholder2547]

They are cedar or hemlock trees.

[@djshepard4243]

What is this velvet touch brush??

[@JackiePeacock]

The velvetouch brush is a series of brushes by Princeton. It's just a style of brush I prefer to use, but there's plenty out there that are great. I love a good long round brush with a fine tip. :)

[@christinecarr4593]

Great tutorial just feel some of them are a little too symmetrical and no indication of the branches coming more in front or coming out of trunk at different areas vs only branches coming only from left and right side of trunk

[@zhiyunma1950]

Could you please write down the water color name? Thanks.❤

[@JackiePeacock]

I believe I'm using perylene green and deep sap green by Daniel Smith watercolors.

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

I love your trees but I just can't get them right

[@JackiePeacock]

Hi Paula! For most of the trees, I'm using a dry brushing technique. Try this: mist your watercolor paints (not pools of water in them), then dip your paint brush into water, dab most of the water off on a cloth, pick up some moistened paint (shouldn't be dripping), and then lightly mist your paper before applying the paint. This should create those fun lightly feathered out trees. Have you watched this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6vSm3WHmrWFrqs In the second painting, I break down the trees here, too. But I must admit, that it has taken me a long time to get to these types of trees. A lot of experimenting and playing around with different brushes and water to paint ratio. You'll get there Paula. And you'll end up discovering your own style of tree that you love along the way. :) And most importantly, there's no wrong or right way to paint your trees!

[@adnil651]

Please disregard my comment about the closeup idea--I figured out what I was doing wrong. Sorry.

[@JackiePeacock]

Hi Linda! I’m always happy to receive feedback! I definitely plan on continuing to better those camera angles. It’s important to get those close ups.

[@pandapuffs710]

U say both size 6 but both have a number 4 on it. I accidntly bought the wrong one bc of this i sadddddddd

[@JackiePeacock]

Oh no no no! I'm so sorry. Thank you for the reminder that I kept saying the wrong number. I'll pin a comment letting others know. I hope you can return it, but if not, then the larger sizes are wonderful too. I'm so sorry about that.

[@pandapuffs710]

@JackiePeacock thanks for the apology♡ I really appreciate it. I was so confused lol. I've been wanting these brushes for forever now but since finding ur tutorials, I Said f it.. lemme grab em bc I've also been focusing a lot more on my watercolors. They should actually mostly all be here today including the ones gotten in error. These are what I've gotten Long round size 6 velvetouch Long round size 2 velvetouch Round size 4 aqua elite Long round size 4 velvetouch Round 6 aqua elite

[@JackiePeacock]

@pandapuffs710 I love all those brushes! I hope you love them too. I find the larger sizes are wonderful when painting larger paintings. Hard to paint larger trees with the smaller sizes so I hope everything you bought is beneficial for all sizes you do.

[@pandapuffs710]

@JackiePeacock lol I def request more tutorials w these sizes I put above pweaseeee. See I always say the art materials don't necessarily make the art but I find everything I know to be true goes out the window w watercolor. The brushes really do make a difference

[@jant4741]

Late to the party. Video is not too long nor are there too many trees for me. 👍

[@JackiePeacock]

Haha thanks, Jan!

[@Wonderfulgirl12]

Не получается 😢

[@JackiePeacock]

Ooh no! What brush are you using?

[@Wonderfulgirl12]

@@JackiePeacock different brushes 😔 my trees looks very bad. I can’t understand how to do it better( maybe the paper is bad, maybe my arms

[@JackiePeacock]

I’m just now seeing this comment and it’s been a couple months, but how are your trees coming along? I hope they have improved to your liking.

[@anncranford1005]

It's probably me , but you go away to fast for me. I'm just learning and it would be helpful if you showed the strokes s-l-o-w-e-r. You paint beautifully, and I love all your trees .

[@dehweh2297]

"wonky" :-)

[@dbell1213]

Sure would rather just listen to you without the tunes

[@JackiePeacock]

Absolutely agree. I have music in my older videos, but over the last few months I've tossed it. I find it distracting and not really the aesthetic I'm going for.

[@donnastrohmeier8739]

Thank you for your terrific explanation, very easy to understand. I will definitely be practicing these techniques. 🪶🙏

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you, Donna! I’m so glad you got something out of it. 🤍🌲

[@yiwenyoga9617]

Love this video! Thank you for sharing!

[@JackiePeacock]

Thank you so much, Yiwen! 🤍