On a scrap piece of paper, I worked to create a birch tree - on the left side, plain; and on the right side, with texture medium inside the treetrunk using a palette knife. I like the way the texture medium made the paint do its thing easily and create a nice tree shape and look. I painted the background greens after I painted the trees. This looks better in person when you can actually see the texture on the trunk on the right.
You don't always have to be painting a masterpiece to get your brushes wet and feel like you're still progressing...just paint something small and interesting and see what it becomes. Could become a little card or insert to a card to a friend...you never know.
I think the tree without texture medium would have turned out more "textury" if I'd painted with a flat, dry-ish brush.
Hi Rhonda birch trees really lend themselves so well to this kind of technique on the trunks. It is a lovely painting and the fresh looking greens goes so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteRhonda, Very good work with sophisticated skills!! Cheers, Sadami
ReplyDeleteI do like the texture medium on this which helps to much for this type of tree trunk, Caroline :)
ReplyDeleteSadami, thanks so much. Take care!
I agree, the texture is wonderful on the tree on the right, but the other has its place for sure as a backdrop for another subject. I love how you are always experimenting; keeps me inspired!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, EM, the softer tree has its place as a backdrop...
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