How to Paint a Forest with Kari Ruiz

Join Eric Rhoads on Art School Live as he gives you free art instruction with artist Kari Ganoung Ruiz. In this episode, artist Kari Ganoung Ruiz walks you through her complete thought process for composing a complex forest scene. She explores one of the most important questions every painter faces: do you find the composition that's already there, or do you create one that serves your vision? You'll learn how to bring harmony to a chaotic scene without losing the energy and life that drew you to it. Kari also demonstrates how she uses the block-in stage to lock in a specific moment — a technique that applies to every subject and every medium. This art tutorial is packed with practical painting tips that apply to all mediums and skill levels, whether you're working in the studio or painting outdoors. You'll walk away with composition techniques that sharpen how you see, simplify what you paint, and make your art instruction feel less overwhelming. Get our FREE gift here: www.97tips.com/youtube 🖌️ Join us for the Oil Painting Bootcamp — hands-on instruction for painters at every level: www.oilpaintingbootcamp.com 🍂 Paint in peak fall color at Fall Color Week: www.fallcolorweek.com 🌏 Join Eric Rhoads on the Japan & China Painting Trip — a once-in-a-lifetime experience: https://www.finearttrip.com/japan https://www.pleinairtrip.com/China WE BELIEVE ANYONE CAN LEARN TO PAINT and our goal is to show you how. Watching 5 LESSONS in a row will give you the confidence to start painting. If you're a beginner, Eric has a series of three free lessons to teach you the very basics of painting, for free. Visit: https://PaintByNote.com/asl Art School Live is hosted by art magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, founder of Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazines. We produce art newsletters, magazines, events, retreats, artist tools and training. To see everything we offer visit https://streamlinepublishing.com/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Art School Live here: https://bit.ly/ArtSchoolLive