Bill shares some thoughts on the use of a black canvas. … [Read more...]
Keep the top of this tree breezy.
Bill changes to an open leaf tree and emphasizes the importance of keeping the tree open so the background will show through. This is an easy technique to do using the Alexander 1" foliage brush. … [Read more...]
Highlighting the Fir Tree
After creating the basic shape of the tree, Bill gives life to it by highlighting the fir tree. He also discusses when it's time to reload your brush. … [Read more...]
Creating A Fir Tree
Still using the "chiseled brush tip" Bill shows how to create a fir tree. This creates the basic shape. Highlighting will be covered in the next video clip. … [Read more...]
Creating Closer Trees
In this video clip Bill shows you how to add perspective to your landscapes by creating a line of closer trees. How does he do that? Perspective is, perhaps, one of the biggest problems for new, particularly, artists. Bill also shows you a key technique called the "chiseled brush" -- very important for creating other types of trees. Watch and learn. … [Read more...]
Creating A Distant Tree Line
These two clips are the first in a series of video clips taken from our "Paint with Bill" art instruction course. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be posting clips of Bill creating elements of ten different kinds of trees and foliage. To experience the complete course, make sure you are a member of our website. In this introductory clip, Bill gives and overview of the … [Read more...]